Winning the competition against yourself
Hey! We're trying out a few new AI-generated photos for our headers. Let us know what you think! Simone Biles, the US gymnast who famously left the 2021 Tokyo Olympics voluntarily, recently returned to competition and won the 2023 US championship. Biles is an amazing...
Autonomy is all-powerful in the new workplace. Start with these 7 must-have skills
Now more than ever, employers want to know that workers are fully in charge. As if the complexities of accelerating technology, climate change, and globalization weren’t enough to create a sense of unease in business and the workplace. Then add the after effects of a...
Angel City and the Sparking of a Cultural Shift
From the outset, the goal was to create a team – an institution – that had staying power and purpose. And so far, it’s working.
Fundraising is tough. Very tough. It took us 70 no’s before we got a yes.
Now that they’re through with fundraising, this co-founder shares some of the tips he wishes he and his team knew before they started.
Converting Gateway Disruptions into Personal Transformations
Disruptions are breaks in the normal course. But what if we could turn this instability into possibility, and make ourselves better leaders?
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Enriching leadership skills while moving from Founder to CEO
The shift from Founder to CEO is a big one. Here are three components that are crucial for making that transition.
Hollywood scandal highlights employer responsibilities in harassment cases
A lawyer well-versed in workplace sexual harassment cases gives us a script for success, using the Blakely v Baldoni case a center piece.
Facing down bullies at the workplace
Office bully? You may be able to curtail the abuse through your own devices — and in the process show the bully you refuse to be tyrannized.
Will the $150 Billion Investment in AI Ever Pay Off?
The surge in AI investments, totaling $150 billion, has sparked significant debate among business leaders, economists, and technologists. Is it worth it?
The Art of Being Unapologetic
Are you apologizing too much as a Founder & CEO? Here are several insights on how to reverse an "I'm sorry" into a position of strength.
Leadership and Change Management for Startup Founders: Tips to get started and how to sustain success
20% of new businesses fail in their first two years, 45% in the first five, and 65% in the first 10. How can you avoid being part of these stats?
These leaders show that allyship is easier than you think
Four easy ways to start being an ally in the workplace.
Uncovering your ultimate goals by taking a Big Leap
Leadership goals can often be vague or generic. Here's how to make the Big Leap and identify the ultimate goals you want to achieve.
So now you’re a VP? How to manage your management role (as a woman).
Once you reach upper management, interactions and processes change and upgrade. Here are insights on how to nail the role.
Taking on Imposter Syndrome Head On
An excerpt from Coline Monsarrat's new book "You Are Not an Imposter: Unlock Your True Potential So You Can Thrive in Life".
Bigger isn’t always better. Better is better.
Growth doesn’t have to mean bigger. Growth can also mean improvement, and in most cases, better almost always leads to bigger.
How to Succeed in a World Not Set Up for You
World not built for you? Reframe, take chances, and develop our own behavioral models to get ahead.
AI… the perfect complement to human insight?
Startups are agile, making them great environments to adopt new technologies like AI. But is agility alone enough?
Women And The Water Crisis: Why Tackling Two Top Global Challenges Will Be A Force Multiplier For Change
Three voices from the philanthropic and impact investing communities advocate for increased investment in, and representation of, women.
How the Pandemic Opened the Door to My Career in Tech
It may not make intuitive sense, but the timing of the pandemic was beneficial to this technologist's job search.
New Report Showcases How Female and Male MBAs Perceive Entrepreneurship and VC
Key findings from Illuminate Ventures' new report on MBA students, startups and venture capital.
Learning the ABCs of Allyship
If we're serious about showing up for others, then we have to be focused on awareness, behavior change, and consistency.
Even the Pandemic Discriminates Against Women
In some way, shape, or fashion, COVID-19 has affected everyone. However, it hasn't affected everyone equally.
An Opinion Writer Urged Jill Biden to Drop the ‘Dr.’ (He Got the Backlash He Deserved.)
Joseph Epstein’s op-ed in The Wall Street Journal was breathtakingly sexist. What on earth was he thinking — or was he even thinking at all?