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"I Sometimes Feel Like A Mom" : What It's Like To Be A Woman In The Tech Industry

Every woman we asked said they love their colleagues. But that's not to say they don't see some differences between themselves and the guys.READ»

Boys Rules, Girls Lose - Women at Work

I have realized that advancement in corporations was unconsciously constructed around how men interact with each other. And unless they consciously work at it, most companies are not set up for collaboration. Thus, the women in the workplace around me were having a harder time than the guys.READ»

Does Gender Matter?

As we're heading into 2009 it appears that females leaders are finally becoming accepted--it's about time. Whether it's Hilary Clinton, Condoleeza Rice or Margaret Thatcher, it's clear that female leadership is here to stay. I’m ...READ»

"Sweetie" And Sibling Terms: Never OK In Business

The dust-up over Barack Obama’s calling a reporter “sweetie” seems to have died down. So it’s a good moment to discuss what it means when diminutive forms of address are used in business and professional contexts. I admit ...READ»