“When hard work and results aren’t recognized by others, which will sometimes happen, you have to advocate for yourself.” That is the lesson Jacqueline Lawand has learned during her rise at Voya, where she is proud of the fact that she has been able to drive business, and exceed goals, no matter what geographic area […]
Women reaching for the top rungs of the executive ladder will want to watch for the hidden pay gap. As Bloomberg writes, “Even top female workers can’t catch a break when it comes to pay inequality.” As women move to senior ranks, the gender pay gap widens. Your best career management play? Begin closing it […]
As the director of Women who Code in Colombia, Isabel Yepes thrives on capturing the interest of women. “It’s something I feel strongly about; there are very few of us in the telecomm field and there’s no reason why. Women can do it as well as men.” Trained as an engineer, Yepes says she realized […]
Why is there an expectation in our society that the higher you are within the business hierarchy, the less likely you are to make mistakes? Whether you are an entry-‐level analyst or a top-‐ranking CEO, the potential to make mistakes is equal. What we do after we make them is what distinguishes the leaders from […]
“I wish I had known earlier in my career that the most rewarding experiences would come from the more unexpected opportunities.” Reflecting on her career, Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri says that her path might seem to be carefully designed, but in reality what has led her to where she is today is her appetite to try new […]
This article forms part of our Latina Leaders celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage month in the USA. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2015, Latina executives remain scarce in the corporate landscape. But ambition to lead, and ability to bring leadership advantages, are not scarce. Walmart’s EVP and COO Debra Ruiz ranks 28 in […]
“I am a black woman from Jackson, Mississippi, and that experience gives me a valuable, unique perspective. I shouldn’t shy away from that difference,” says Natalie Eckford. “I’m using my education and my skills to make my stamp on justice and equality, and I’m really proud of that.” Eckford describes her career path as traditional […]
Earlier this month, Intel launched their first diversity initiative, pledging $300 million to achieve a fully diverse workforce by 2020. CEO Brian Krzanich claims this is just the beginning—during his keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, he said, “It’s time to step up and do more. It’s not good enough to […]
“What makes the difference between people who are good, great and world class at their job are small things, and you only find those out if someone points them out to you,” says Stephanie Cohen. “Even if you are just a little bit off at a certain point in your career, it’s that much harder […]
As content director for the Advisor and Financial Services Group at Rogers Publishing, Porado oversees three teams that produce trade publications read by financial industry professionals in Canada. He’s been with the company for 10 years, holding six different positions. Prior to joining Rogers, Porado worked for a variety of publications in the United States […]