S5-Ep11: More Women on Boards: International Perspective On Taking Action

Guest: Marlene Janzen Le Ber & Lynne E. Devnew

The challenges of women and more diverse voices in leadership are systemic and complex. There are many variables that need to be considered in order to successfully accomplish our change goals. During this interview Lynne and Marlene share their research, published in More Women on Boards: An International Perspective. This is particularly important to validate or dispel our beliefs and stereotypes with solid research. According to Heidrick & Struggles, 22.2 percent of Fortune 500 board members were women in 2017. The authors talk about possible interventions to move this number higher including looking across the globe to see other successful practices and what can appropriately be borrowed from them. Finally, they discuss differences is how women can communicate to be more effective. This includes how they express anger, how they amplify the good ideas of others and how they promote or do not promote their own successes. This conversation is a must listen for all women!