Performance is NOT a Predictor of Leadership Potential. So What Is?Â
Many variables get in the way of identifying the people who could make great leaders. These four factors provide a powerful framework for identifying people who will be strong.
Being the nice girl is a superpower (oh, and stop saying “sorry”)
We sat down with Fran Hauser to talk about creating psychological safety, recognizing the value you bring to the table, and much (much!) more.
My internal critic follows me into web3
Being in a disruptive space is exciting, but can also be daunting. One web3 pro talks through her process of managing her internal critic, and how we can all think about our own.
Does Company Size Impact Happiness at Work?
Here’s what the size of your firm says about your happiness, according to data from employees experiences with exclusion in the workplace.
Your Startup Grows Faster than Your People
A lesson learned for startup founders: Planning early for team growth can pay dividends down the road, especially when your startup is growing fast.
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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.
Report: Women in UK Venture Capital
A report released last week highlights the stark realities of DEI progress - or lack thereof - in the EU investing scene over the last several years.
The Invisible Saboteur: How Imposter Syndrome Silenced Me (and How to Fight Back!)
Have you ever stood on the precipice of success, gazed into the bright expanse of your potential, and thought, “What if they find out I have no...
The power of feminine traits in leadership
Leadership qualities are not inherently masculine or feminine, but a blend of traits and skills that can be harnessed by anyone. However, there's...
Four common mistakes founders make during the VC fundraising process
Securing VC funding is not a guaranteed path to success and founders often make common mistakes that can hinder your fundraising efforts.
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...
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,...
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.
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.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
The General Manager of Flatiron School talks about how we can tackle Imposter Syndrome when we inevitably find ourselves dealing with it.
Mastering ‘Deep Work’ Will Make You More Competitive. Here Are 10 Ways To Get There.
The importance of managing attention and including deep work in your career, and ten ways you can get started doing so.
Lessons From Two Fundraising Rounds and $7.3m in Capital Raised
We sat down with Kristina Jones, CEO and Co-Founder of Court Buddy, who talked with us about her experiences raising Seed and Series A funding rounds.
The Key To Effective Allyship
Several suggestions on how to be a better ally and create an inclusive, engaged workplace through every day actions.
Why Half of My Investors Are Women
This founder explains why he made the diversification of his investors a top priority when he was fundraising for his company.
The Gap Table: A Discussion on Capital Table Management
A discussion on capital management, including its role in addressing the gender gap in founder equity. Part of Founders + Funders SF 2019.