women leaders

The Soul of Leadership

BY Bess GallanisSun Feb 1, 2009 at 2:54 PM

Integrating personal and professional development is driving leadership development programming in the public and private sectors. Is B-School the new self help movement?READ»

ACTIVISTS | 67 comments

The Most Influential Women in Technology

BY Lynne d Johnson, Ellen McGirt, and Sherri SmithWed Jan 14, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Women who have succeeded in technology deserve recognition: They are an inspiration for everyone, demonstrating what can be achieved through creativity and hard work.READ»

APPLE | 12 comments

Women in Tech: The Executives

BY Fast Company StaffWed Jan 14, 2009 at 1:46 PM

14 executives who are shaping today's technology.READ»

CATERINA FAKE | 30 comments

Women in Tech: The Entrepreneurs

BY Fast Company StaffWed Jan 14, 2009 at 1:46 PM

11 tech business visionaries.READ»

ATARI | 12 comments

Women in Tech: The Gamers

BY Fast Company StaffWed Jan 14, 2009 at 1:46 PM

The 5 most influential women in electronic entertainment.READ»

CHARLENE LI | 21 comments

Women in Tech: The Evangelists

BY Fast Company StaffWed Jan 14, 2009 at 1:46 PM

9 thought leaders who are changing our ideas about technology.READ»

ACTIVISTS | 4 comments

Women in Tech: The Activists

BY Fast Company StaffWed Jan 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM

5 organizers who are using technology to change the world.READ»

BRAINIACS | 34 comments

Women in Tech: The Brainiacs

BY Fast Company StaffWed Jan 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM

5 of the smartest technologists working today.READ»

ARIANNA HUFFINGTON | 17 comments

Women in Tech: The Bloggers

BY Fast Company StaffWed Jan 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM

11 of the Web's most talented writers.READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

The Hours

BY Margaret HeffernanWed Dec 19, 2007 at 9:18 AM

Why is the "If you eat lunch, you are lunch," culture still with us?READ»

HUMAN RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Comment

The Best of Both Worlds

BY Linda TischlerWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:42 AM

To add additional context to Linda Tischler's feature story, Fast Company offers two edited transcripts of interviews with Professor Charles A. O'Reilly at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Catherine Hakim, a sociology ...READ»

DESIGN IN BUSINESS | 2 comments

Feminine Mystique

BY Fara WarnerWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:42 AM

To design a new generation of shoes for women, Nike turned to nature for inspiration. In particular, the company adopted the stance of the lioness: tough and feminine.READ»

SPORTS BUSINESS | Comment

Carving Out a Niche

BY Anni Layne RodgersWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:41 AM

For years, the founders of Chorus snowboards played backup singers to male hotshots. Now these female athletes are belting out a powerful solo brand -- a snowboard company built for women, by women who are hell-bent on respect.READ»

GENDER RELATIONS | 1 comment

Sister Cities

BY Fast CompanyWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:40 AM

Fast Company visits Houston, San Francisco, and Boston in search of female leaders with smart advice for tough times. Here, a dozen powerful women (and a few men) share their thoughts on leadership, crisis, and mentoring.READ»

PERSONAL GROWTH | Comment

Stay on Track

BY Anni LayneWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:38 AM

Indy driver Sarah Fisher isn't racing to catch up with the boys. She is patiently gaining speed and experience to build a career that will outlast the setback of a high-profile crash and earn her a regular place in the starting lineup. Good advice for any fast-track career.READ»

PERSONAL GROWTH | Comment

Survival Tactic: Recognize Your Female Talent

BY Nancy EinhartWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:36 AM

The founders of Fine Line Consulting know why corporate America needs more women at the top. Here, they discuss the roadblocks to retaining and rewarding female talent -- and prescribe solutions for vaulting those barriers.READ»

INNOVATION | Comment

Report From the Past - Jane Harper

BY Anni LayneWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:35 AM

One year after forming IBM's Speed Team, the group's high-velocity leader explains why being fast is more important than ever, how IBM plans to dominate Act II of the new economy, and why it's still about the people, stupid.READ»

PERSONAL GROWTH | Comment

Survival Tactic: Recognize Your Female Talent, Part Two

BY Nancy EinhartWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:35 AM

The founders of Fine Line Consulting know why corporate America needs more women at the top. Here, they discuss the roadblocks to retaining and rewarding female talent -- and prescribe solutions for vaulting those barriers.READ»

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