Only 17% of executives are female in Fortune 500 companies and 20.4% of executives are female in The Financial Times and Stock Exchange (FTSE) 100 companies. Research on social networks shows one explanation for this disparity: how women, on average, are are excluded from social relationships that confer power and resources and primarily benefit men.
Read MoreIf you’re a conscientious person, it might be a challenge to let go of the details. Managers are often highly conscientious people who need guided support in making the important transition from ‘deliverer of results’ to ‘strategic orchestrator.’ If you’re in this position you might find that your drive for results can become an overplayed strength.
Read MoreCertain personality traits may help best predict who will be a leader while other traits can be linked to leader effectiveness. Just because someone emerges as a leader does not mean he or she will necessarily be a good leader. Furthermore, destructive traits can be challenging and time-consuming to deal with because personality traits are difficult to fundamentally change. Researchers have found that some traits are more likely to lead to positive change within developing leaders than others.
Read MoreAlthough we have progressed as a society, racism is still alive and well. Over the past several decades, racism has morphed and changed from an overt phenomenon and experience to one that is more subtle and covert that can have a negative impact on minorities in the workplace.
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