Spirit of Purpose · When Might the U.S. Achieve Gender Parity? While women are about 50% of the US workforce, on average, we still earn 20% less than men for the same work.  Gender-based inequality remains a reality.  Not enough women lead companies or have a seat at tables where policy is established, and resources allocated.   When […]

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There are many reasons why women and men aren’t equally represented at the top.  One is that women aren’t adequately sponsored or mentored. Harvard Business Review recently cited data from the Working Mother Research Institute that supports this notion. While 48 percent of men say they were given detailed information on career paths in the last 24 […]

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One reason women are underrepresented at the top of corporations is that they lack sponsors and mentors among men in leadership roles.  It’s no secret that a well-placed sponsor and mentor can influence one’s career trajectory.  Here are three things Harvard Business Review recommends to male leaders. Identify high-potential diverse talent.  Be intentional about finding women who bring […]

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