Success for Women in business is good for everyone

The success of women in leadership roles.

The payout for firms that embrace success for females in leadership roles could be lucrative, as studies have shown that companies with 30% women executives average better returns. That in itself should be enough to sway corporations on the fence about installing female advancement programs and incentives into their organizations. Whether it will remains to be seen….Further advancement will likely require a cultural and psychological shift within the minds of employees of all levels and, perhaps, in all of our minds.

“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.” — Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United State.

While there has been some success for women in the corporate arena, the fact is that gender inequality stems from a slew of assumptions, prejudices and learned behaviors that take time to be undone.   “People tune women out and why do they do that?” posits Betty Spence president, National Association for Female Executives “That’s a cultural thing and it’s probably a universal thing.” If true, such a tendency would mean a swath of input and human capital is going unrecognized.

Declare and commit to success-related actions

The growth in women’s accomplishments are moving at a painfully slow pace with results being that some very exceptional women with diverse backgrounds are losing faith and are giving up on the business world. Before giving up, remember there are many paths to success and sometimes all that is needed to clear your mind, refocus on your vision of success and commit.