Women and Leadership | Fast Company

Have We (Women In Tech) Come A Long Way, Baby?

BY Allyson KapinSun May 1, 2011

Not every woman (or man) grew up the way I did or has the confidence and support that I do today. Sadly, there are plenty of women and men who were taught traditional gender roles growing up and that helped shape their lives. READ»

MUSLIM WORLD | Comment

Muslim Women Tech Leaders Coming to America

BY E.B. BoydTue Nov 9, 2010

The State Department sets up a mentorship program to empower women technology professionals in the Middle East -- and help reboot U.S. relations with the Arab world.READ»

ENTREPRENEURS | Comment

Startups: An "Alpha Male Pissing-Contest?"

BY Allyson KapinWed Apr 21, 2010

Why aren't enough women seeking angel and VC money? And why aren't more women-led startups getting funded? Consider these little known facts:Women-run tech startups generate more revenue per invested capital and fail less then those ...READ»

WOMEN IN BUSINESS | Comment

Best Advice For Leveraging Female Gen Y Talent

BY Selena RezvaniFri Apr 2, 2010

Why aren't Gen Y women seen as leadership material?READ»

WOMEN IN BUSINESS | Comment

The Women's Business Tribe

BY Melissa DutmersWed Feb 10, 2010

Powerful tribes aren't open to everyone. The exclusivity makes it work. In this case, the exclusivity will come from three things: 1. Only women will be in this tribe (sorry guys). 2. Women selected for this tribe will be remarkable, unconventional, and represent powerful women that support one another. 3. Moxie is required. READ»

GOVERNMENT | Comment

Little Noticed Election Landmarks: Women In Charge (& Not)

BY Charles FishmanMon Nov 10, 2008

Last Tuesday, New Hampshire voters elected 13 women to the state Senate, out of a total of 24 seats -- the first time women have been the majority in any U.S. state legislative body. Flagged by Fast Company alum Dan Pink, with ...READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

What Leaders Can Learn From Celebrities

BY Nina SimoskoThu Jun 5, 2008

Our society is one wherein our social, fashion, beauty, even political, views are often dictated by celebrities. Why is this? Why would everyday folks take up positions that are espoused by favorite celebrities? What qualifies these ...READ»

WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP | Comment

Common Mistakes by Executive Women

BY John AgnoThu May 1, 2008

Women managers bring uniquely feminine styles, motivations and skills to professional life and have learned to use some of their strengths -- like empathy, adaptability and strong verbal skills -- to their advantage. Unfortunately, ...READ»