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Do Women Make Better Leaders? Yes! Here are 10 Reasons Why
This year there are a record number of women running for office. And while that’s promising and inspiring, it’s also long past due. Not only do we 50.8% of the U.S. population, we’re also better leaders. Of course, that still doesn’t change the fact that we earn less money and rank lower socially than men. However, a 2012 survey from the leadership development consultancy firm Zenger/Folkman, along with 30 years of research, found that we are in fact better leaders than men. As explained in the Harvard Business Review article “Are Women Better Leaders Than Men?” Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman write; “Similarly, most stereotypes would have us believe that…
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Break Down Barriers: 5 Challenges Female Entreprenuers Must Overcome
If you look at the numbers, it’s never been a better time for women to start their own business. Over the past 20 years, the number of women-owned firms in the U.S. has increased by an impressive 114%. In fact, the National Association of Business Owners has found that there are over 11.6 million firms are owned by women as of 2017. These companies employ nearly 9 million people and generate $1.7 trillion in sales. While that’s definitely a step in the right direction, women-owned firms are still in the minority. And, we still must overcome challenges that our male counterparts do not have to. While some of these hurdles may…
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8 Reasons Why Moms Make The Best Entrepreneurs
Starting my own business was one of the most nerve racking and rewarding experiences in my life. It was definitely a risk that has thankfully paid-off. While there are still times when I get stressed out, I never regret my decision to become a business owner. The same can be said about becoming a mom. In fact, I believe that if I weren’t a mom I wouldn’t have ever started my own business — let alone maintain a successful business. That’s because being a mom has given me the bravery, vulnerability, strength, and level-headness to succeed in business. That’s just not unique to me. I believe the same can be…
