When we are no longer able to change a situation, psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl observed, we are challenged to change ourselves.
When looking for a life partner, my advice to women is date all of them: the bad boys, the cool boys, the commitment-phobic boys, the crazy boys. But do not marry them. The things that make the bad bo...
When children feel comfortable asking for help, they know they matter. They see that others care and want to be there for them. They understand that they are not alone and can gain some control by rea...
When a woman excels at her job, both male and female coworkers will remark that she may be accomplishing a lot, but is not well-liked by her peers. She is probably also too aggressive, not a team play...
When a man helps a colleague, the recipient feels indebted to him and is highly likely to return the favor. But when a woman helps out, the feeling of indebtedness is weaker. (...) Professor Flynn cal...
When a girl tries to lead, she is often labeled bossy. Boys are seldom called bossy because a boy taking the role of a boss does not surprise or offend.
When I was on the other side, my reply became, I can’t imagine either, but I have no choice. I
We see the potential for good in others and gain hope that we can survive and rebuild.
We all want the same thing: to feel comfortable with our choices and to feel validated by those around us. So let’s start by validating one another. Mothers who work outside the home should regard mot...
We all want a job or role that truly excites and engages us. This search requires both focus and flexibility, so I recommend adopting two concurrent goals: a long-term dream and an eighteen-month plan...
Trying to overcorrect is a great way to find middle ground.
Trying to overcorrect is a great way to find middle ground. In order for me to speak the right amount in a meeting, I have to feel as if I am saying very little. People who are shy will have to feel l...
Trying to do it all and expecting it all can be done exactly right is a recipe for disappointment. Perfection is the enemy. Gloria Steinem said it best: 'You can't do it all. No one can have two full-...
This helps explain why for many women, speaking honestly in a professional environment carries an additional set of fears: Fear of not being considered a team player. Fear of seeming negative or naggi...
There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other
There are still countries that deny women basic civil rights. Worldwide, about 4.4 million women and 1 girls are trapped in the sex trade. In places like Afghanistan and Sudan, girls receive little or...
The two things we want to know when we’re in pain are that we’re not crazy to feel the way we do and that we have support.
The success and likability penalty is imposed by both men and women. Women perpetuate this bias as well. (...) Calling attention to this bias forces people to think about whether there is a real probl...
The researchers speculated that men in traditional marriages are not overtly hostile toward women but instead are benevolent sexists—holding positive yet outdated views about women.10 (Another term I...
The pipeline that supplies the educated workforce is clock-full of women at the entry level, but by the time that same pipeline is filling leadership positions, it is overwhelmingly stocked with men.