Female entrepreneurs have been making waves in business, breaking barriers, and defying stereotypes in male-dominated industries. Despite their challenges, women are creating successful companies that are making a significant impact in their industries. In this blog, we’ll explore the strategies that female entrepreneurs can use to build a successful business in a male-dominated world. From […]
(by Eliza Vancort) The Terminator will kill us. The Matrix will grind us down into batteries. And yeah, Ex Machina. Humans have a time-honored tradition of being terrified that sentient machines are going to destroy everything. Recently McKinsey Global Institute released the study, Generative AI and the future of work in America. The report was […]
Introverts are the folks who prefer to recharge their batteries alone rather than with other people. That isn’t to say they don’t like people — many introverts love working with others, but they also value their alone time. Sometimes, but not always, they may also have low self-confidence. They may not be able to see […]
“The best leaders I’ve seen have always made time for people – regardless of level and the topic of conversation,” says Alison Taylor. Taylor joined PGIM Real Estate after graduating from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. She had an initial introduction to real estate through prior internships and coursework but […]
I am at lunch with work-friends; the conversation idles to what we enjoy about our work and how we describe what we do. As Managing Director at OBMI, I do everything, everyday: I listen, write, sketch, calculate, interview, discuss, argue, analyze, resolve, decide, direct… I am aware of every project we are designing. I love […]
“Healthcare is one of the spaces where it is so vulnerable, so precious. It’s your health; it’s your life,” says Dr. Sheena Menezes. “Knowing that what we build here at SHK can really impact people’s lives – is what wakes me up every day.” We talked to Dr. Sheena Menezes, co-founder and CEO of Simple […]
“At some stage, it’s not completely linear any longer. Sometimes, you must take a step back, or move laterally, to go forward,” says Vanessa Rodriguez. “You have to leave what you’ve exclusively done, branch out, take a risk or accept a new challenge. That could be a geographical change, a different line of business, a […]
If you take a look through a list of CEOs at Fortune 500 companies, you’ll find that 10% of the most senior leaders are women. After many years at the 8% mark, the start of 2023 brought a slight jump with 5 female CEOs being installed. These CEOs include Karla Lewis of Reliance Steel & […]
“When you stumble on a rock in a mountain climb, you find your way around and keep going,” says Liora Haymann. “You may even later sit on the rock that seemingly blocked you to enjoy the view.” During her first year in Architecture School in Chile, Haymann’s studio teacher declared that he didn’t like wasting […]
Editor’s Note (Updated 2026): As organizations continue to focus on collaboration, psychological safety, and effective teamwork, the principles discussed in this article remain highly relevant for leaders looking to build stronger, more cohesive teams. Trust is foundational to a successful team. Building trust allows leaders to create teams that communicate openly, collaborate effectively, and perform […]