Philosophy of Success
What makes a woman successful?
Successful women know their worth and are not afraid to charge for it. They invest in themselves, they take risks that pay off, and they don’t accept less than the best from any aspect of their life- including relationships or work.
Choosing Courage and Balance with Sunny Lu Williams
Listen to JOY of YOU! Founder, Sunny Lu Williams, discuss her philosophies as a woman in business on the ‘Savage to Sage’ podcast.
Put Purpose at the Core of Your Strategy
‘I set a personal goal to find JOY every day’
Donna Morris, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer at Walmart, shares her quest for JOY in 2023.
Why every leader should hone their storytelling skills
Trends in Market
What it means to be a woman in business?
To be a woman in business in 2021 means that you are among women who have launched more than 1,200 new businesses every day in the United States. It also means that you are among women-owned businesses which generate around 1.9 trillion dollars in revenue. In Texas alone, there are more than 860,000 women-owned firms.
How common are female CEOs?
23% of executives around the world are women.
Additionally, women make up 8.8% of Fortune 500 CEOs. Women of color accounted for less than 1% of Fortune 500 CEOs in 2020, which was still a higher percentage than ever before.
Does Hybrid Work Help or Hurt Women?
Camilla Frumar, Anna Truscott-Smith and Jessica Schatz explain their research into how hybrid work environments affect female workers in Gallup.
What CEO’s Want in A CFO
Explore SmartBrief’s Guide on the 7 most desirable leadership qualities industry professionals are looking for in their CFOs.
Women and Men Both Experienced Changes in Occupations During COVID-19
Ananda Martin-Caughey contrasts the impacts of COVID-19 on the female workforce.
2023 Gender Diversity Index : Quarter 1 Key Findings
Explore 50/50 Women on Boards’ research into workplace diversity.
Non-Inclusive Workplaces Cost U.S. Companies $1 Trillion — Here’s How to Change That
Explore the full Chief in Brief article to learn about the impact diversity has on today’s workforce.
Opportunities
Imposter syndrome
Eighty-five percent believe imposter syndrome is commonly experienced by women in corporate America. Seventy-four percent of executive women believe that their male counterparts do not experience feelings of self-doubt as much as female leaders do.
Fear of Failure
Eighty-five percent believe imposter syndrome is commonly experienced by women in corporate America. Seventy-four percent of executive women believe that their male counterparts do not experience feelings of self-doubt as much as female leaders do.
What is a grant, and how can one help your business?
Watch as JOY of YOU! Founder, Sunny Lu Williams, answers this question in Meghan Stratton’s “Access to Capitol” segment on WISHTV.
Embracing equity for women starts with opportunity
Gallup explored women’s’ changing roles in the contemporary workforce.
Accelerating Women to Corporate Boards
50/50 Women on Boards™ is the leading global education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards.
The Anatomy of a Pitch
by Gleb Maltsev for ‘Entrepreneur’s Handbook’
ForbesWOMEN: Equal Pay Day: Why The Gender Gap Persists
Download the article by Sarah Whitmire, Senior Editor of Newsletters at ForbesWomens to learn more about the Gender Pay Gap.
15 ways to empower women in your community and around the world
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Boost her self-esteem.
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Shut down negativity.
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Be open and honest.
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Advocate for female colleagues.
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Lead by example.
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Help provide clean water.
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Become a mentor.
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Support women-run businesses.
Learn How to Access Capital for Women Entrepreneurs!
Explore First Women’s Bank’s efforts to bring female entrepreneurs to the forefront of business finance.