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By Robin Madell (San Francisco) “‘Nice’ has never really been the word to describe me in the workplace. However, I do think I am an effective leader. I honestly don’t know if being ‘nice’ would have gotten me further along more quickly or not. Sometimes I think it might have.” -Nikki Gastineau Johnson, Vice President […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) “People working for me have loved me; peers have resented and hated me. For years, I was the top female executive in my area in a very male-dominated industry, but I’ve grown tired of trying to be someone I am not, just to be perceived on a personal level as favorably as […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) Elle Kaplan moved to New York City with no job, no apartment, and $200 in savings. She is now the CEO and Founding Partner of a leading independent private bank, Lexion Capital Management. “It has been a fun and often unpredictable journey,” Kaplan said. With a background in English literature […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) When we hear about women in the boardroom, it is often about their absence rather than their presence. The research firm Catalyst finds that only 15.7 percent of board directors are female in the United States—a number that has remained largely stagnant for the last five years. Creditsafe reports that […]
It’s Negotiation November! Every Wednesday day this month, we’re publishing an article with advice and inspiration on negotiation. By Robin Madell Negotiating for higher compensation can be stressful even under the best of circumstances. But in times of economic uncertainty, broaching the subject of a raise from your employer can feel even more daunting. You […]