Women in Power

Why Leading Women Are Better for Congress

For Immediate Release For a review copy of the book or an interview with Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly, please use our contact page.   Why Leading Women Are Better for Congress Women in Congress are getting things done, says a new study. Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly explains why women in Congress are so effective at […]

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The Changing Face of Working Women

Woman must not accept; she must challenge. She must not be awed by that which has been built up around her; she must reverence that woman in her which struggles for expression – Margaret Sanger Ten years ago researchers began to notice that the image of working women was changing. The employment firm Lee Hecht

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Becoming An Empowered Woman

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, there has never been a better time to be a woman. In 2014 there were almost 9.1 million female-owned businesses in the United States, generating more than $1.4 trillion (yes, with a “t”) in revenue. It’s also important to note that the percentage of women who

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It’s Time To Lead Like A Girl At Work

For decades it seemed like women in business not only worked to break through the glass ceiling, they focused on becoming members of the boy’s club. From mimicking how men think to how they communicate and even dress, we tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to tap into our masculine side and fight our way to our place

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Think Equal Pay Doesn’t Matter? Think Again.

Equal Pay needs to be a topic of conversation for every man and woman in the U.S. every single day. Gender discrimination in pay isn’t just a workplace issue; it impacts every area of our society. Equal Pay Day was April 14, which really brought the issue of wage inequality to the forefront. The Institute

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Make Connections With Other Women That Matter

Women are finally realizing that connection and collaboration, not competition, is what’s important. We’re saying ‘no’ to the scam of contention and yes to the sisterhood of women out there who are passionate, full of purpose, and driven to change the world. Making meaningful connections with other women can be life changing, but I’ve found

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Why Women Should Step Into Their Power

While there has been a lot of talk recently about the shortage of women in STEM professions, I recently spent some time preparing for a speaking engagement and found some disturbing facts about women working in the legal field. Women attorneys often have difficulty getting their ideas and opinions heard, which creates a barrier to

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Celebrate The Confidence That Comes With Age

Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself – Coco Chanel For decades we have been barraged with younger women dominating the runway and fashion magazines. Just recently though, a handful of fashion brands have decided to break the mold and are championing the older woman. Yves Saint Laurent has announced Joni Mitchell (71

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