Note to Self: Identify a Passion, Help Another
Nicolle Wilkinson is offering her time free of charge to mentor other women.
How To Have Proactive Conversations About Gender
Leaders can create a safe space for sharing unique perspectives about being a woman in a male-dominated field.
Diverging Is Emerging
Neurodivergence is rarely discussed in the construction industry. Kabri Lehrman-Schmid is changing that.
The Great Breakup: How To Retain Women
Women report considering leaving their job due to burnout (38%), insufficient pay (27%), and lack of career growth opportunities (13%).
How To Write a Job Description That Attracts Female Applicants
On average women apply to 16% fewer jobs and primarily to jobs where they satisfy nearly 100% of the criteria.
Vulnerability Is a Super Power
The biggest challenge women face in the workplace is the lack of confidence to advocate for themselves.
Employers: Invest in Your Leaders
What can companies do to stop the exodus? Invest in your leaders with coaching before you lose them.
How To Say What Needs To Be Said
When you advocate for gender equality, you are advocating for everyone.
Before Inclusion Policies Can Be Effective, Discrimination Must Be Recognized
Forty-two percent of women in the U.S. report feeling discriminated at work based on their gender.
Motivating Teams During Difficult Times
Leaders are facing a unique challenge of navigating unprecedented events, while also balancing extreme stress and concern of their team members.
Male SVP/CFO of Global Construction Company Names MOXY as a Needed Medium
SVP and CFO of Kajima Building & Design Group Inc., Bona Allen is passionate about women’s equality in the workplace.
5 Simple Language Switches to Create a More Inclusive Culture
When trying to demonstrate allyship and create an inclusive culture, it’s critical to consider word choice to ensure messages are received as intended.
The Art of Authentic Leadership
Organizations that place a premium on conformity at the expense of authenticity incur hidden costs.
Is Emotional Labor a Glass Ceiling?
Organizations are ill-equipped to handle and escalate the conflicts that women experience on a daily basis, resulting in women making lateral transfers, leaving their organization to escape the conflict.
The Best Leaders Show up as Coaches
Good leaders understand the difference between good and bad questions when working with their employees.
Responding to Sexual Harassment: Advice From a Woman in Construction
The number-one factor causing a decrease in workplace sexual harassment is the presence of women in leadership positions. When one of us rises, we all do.
Conflict Resolution Step-by-Step
Conflict can be very uncomfortable, especially for women because we are raised to be quiet, passive and cooperative.
Earning Your Seat at the Table
It’s no longer about an actual table, but about being included in crucial conversations and exciting opportunities.
A Reflection on Mentorship
While every mentor shared beneficial advice, I noticed that the women’s unique experiences and insights helped me grow as a professional differently than my male mentors.