Leading Women
HOW TO CLOSE THE LEADERSHIP GAP
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The Book
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The Book
The Author
Sheryl Sandberg
The BIG Idea
Failed to Push
Speed RAP
Both
InternalExternal
Your Challenge
Equality
Book Rapper Says...
Men and Women
The Revolution
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What’s stopping women is both internal and external
The Barriers
InternalExternal
Barriers within society
External
Men still run the world Historical discrimination Glass ceiling Blatant and subtle sexism Gender discrimination Sexual harassment Limited parental leave Flexible/Access to child care
Barriers within women’s control
Internal
Women hold themselves back Lack of self-confidence Not raising hands Pulling back Not asking Not leaning in Not supporting other women Not pursuing leadership positions
Women in Leadership Roles
CEO AUS 9% NZ 19%
Women
Men
Women in Leadership Roles
CEO AUS 9% NZ 19%
Women
Men
Board AUS 12% NZ 9%
Men
What Women earn Compared to Men
A Full Dollar
What Women earn Compared to Men
AUS $0.86 NZ $0.93
WomenMen
The Leadership Ambition Gap
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Why more men are in leadership positions than women
The Gap
LeadershipAmbition
What would you do if you weren’t afraid?
Fear!
LeadershipAmbition Fear!
Possible fears holding some women back
Not being liked Making the wrong choice
Drawing negative attention Overreaching Being Judged
Failure Being a bad mother/wife
Keep Your Hand Up
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Are you having doubts about your true contribution?
The Imposter Syndrome
Men and Women respond to situations in different ways
Judge Success Failure
New Forward
Hands Up
Leadership starts with a willingness to put your hand up
And, keep it up!
Being Successful, Being Liked
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For men and women the stereotype says…
Men = Both
LikedSuccess
For men and women the stereotype says…
Women = Either/Or
LikedSuccess
The stereotype is strong when we negotiate pay
Negotiate
How to negotiate your salary
Two Suggestions
IndustrySenior
Climb the Jungle Gym
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A single path to the top
The Career Ladder
A new career metaphor with multiple pathways
The Jungle Gym
Two Ideas for Planning Your Career
Career Planning
Long-term Dream18 Months
The faster the organisation grows the more opportunities
Job Choices
Are you ready to learn?
Shift Your Thinking
Mentor Me
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Gaining the advice and support you need
Define Specific Attract Avoid Solve Ask
Caution Program
Peers
Speak Your Truth
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There is almost always more than one truth…
The Truth
My Truth
Your Truth
There is almost always more than one truth…
Express
Humour
Feedback
WholeSimple
WeaknessHonesty
Sensitive
Thanks
Don’t Leave Before You Leave
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You can have both a career and a family
Babies
Notice the little decisions you’re making
Plan
Rather than ‘working mom’ become a ‘career loving parent’
Return
Real Partnerships
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A partner? And, who will it be?
Your Biggest Career Decision
Equality starts in the home
Being Equals
Do you want to add 5 extra hours of parenting each week?
Beware!
Both men and women can work toward equality
Two Way Challenge
Men can step up at home
Women can step up at work
Establish equality and respect early in your relationship
The Right Partner
The Myth of Doing It All
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Decide on what matters and what doesn’t
Focus
Resist the temptation to try to control everything
Temptation
Use technology to your advantage
Technology
Don’t skip the crucial things
Sleep
Let’s Start Talking About It
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Add your voice to the campaign
Speak Up!
Talking can transform... Minds... Behaviours... Culture... Institutions.
Beware of the double edge sword - do it anyway!
Being Special
Talk about how men and women are different
Nudge Ahead
Be responsible for the impact your behaviour has on others
Big and Little Change
Working Toward Equality
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Equality for the future of everyone - male and female
Equality Manifesto
More...
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TED : Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders
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And this Book!
Your Challenge
Equality
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