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Why do corporate boards still lean so heavily towards men?

I have received a number of emails in response to the question "Why do corporate boards still lean so heavily toward men?" and to the posts written by Patti Croft,  Linda Hohol, Vincenza Sera and Dr. Nancy McInerney-Lacombe answering the question.   I have decided to post some of these email responses with the permission of their writers. In all cases, I will do so without identifying the writer.   I would love to hear your comments on this post.  Please share them in the Comments section below.   "The short answer is 'Because they can.'  When the issue of promoting women into senior management positions was raised in the early 90’s, boards balked then at the “gate” of targets/measurements and formal programs. Collectively and regrettably ...

An inspiration to us all!!

Several articles and announcements in the press recently have inspired me and I thought I would share them with you, just in case you had missed them or hadn't found the time to read them.   The first was published in the ROB magazine on March 29. It tells the story of the wonderful Jane Rowe.  In their words: "The mystery woman behind the blockbuster MLSE deal.  Jane Rowe has mastered Bay Street on her own terms."  Jane is a fabulous success and a fantastic role model and I wanted to be certain to share this wonderful piece with you. Congratulations, Jane!! You can find the article at this link http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/the-mystery-woman-behind-the-blockbuster-mlse-deal/article2384140/   The next two stories were in  the Globe this past Saturday, April 7. The ...