“There is some sense that women lead differently than men, but it’s hard to parse out if it’s because of gender differences or because women have historically been in the non-dominant group and men have been in the dominant group.” Laura Liswood Cultural dynamics drive the ability to innovate, hirings and promotions, whether it invests… Continue reading Why Women Are Natural Innovators – Laura Liswood, Council of Women World Leaders
Switching seats, Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson was interviewed on “Sustainable: The Podcast” about women’s unique role in sustainability innovation by Tabitha Jayne. They talked about how sustainability presents particular opportunities for women, and how it can drive innovation in an organization. Listen in to hear: Why sustainable businesses tend to have more women… Continue reading Women, Sustainability & Innovation – GCR Host Joan Michelson on “Sustainable: The Podcast” With Tabitha Jayne
“It would be a mistake to think that computer scientists only need to know how to code, because…ethics and privacy issues are so important. (Therefore) understanding a little bit about history and humanity will be really important as we move into these new technologies” such as artificial intelligence. Mary Snapp We walk into meetings or… Continue reading Diversity Tactics & Microsoft Innovation – Mary Snapp, Microsoft CVP & Philanthropies CEO
“It’s about who you are in the process….We have more generations in the workforce than ever before and their life experiences are very different….Look at the other person as a peer,” Mary Lee Gannon on Green Connections Radio. Multiple generations in the workplace is a huge gift to innovators, because of the wide range of experiences and perspectives they bring to any challenge. Yet, there’s a tendency to buy into stereotypes and these stereotypes can interfere with success. Listen to long-time healthcare CEO Mary Lee Gannon, who is also an executive coach, talk about how to maximize this new workforce and more.
“There are networks that power the modern economy. They can be financial networks…social networks, energy networks, transportation networks…You have to be connected up into these networks in order to realize your full potential.” Shamina Singh on Green Connections Radio. But 1.7 billion people are not connected to these networks, and most of them are women, according to Shamina Singh, President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. Listen to this engaging and inspiring interview with Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson about leveraging and partnering with NGO’s and nonprofits to address this “poverty of access.”
“How protectible is your work, is really important to know.” Christina Martini, Green Connections Radio. Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a book, developing a new app, or have a side hustle, you need to understand what you own and how to protect it – including from your employer. Listen to veteran intellectual property attorney Christina Martini in this practical and engaging interview on Green Connections Radio podcast with host Joan Michelson.
How Focusing on Failing Helped Create Energy Storage From Molten Salt “It’s more about establishing an ecosystem of players” collaborating to make it a success. Adrienne Little Energy storage is the single largest hurdle in transitioning to a 100% renewable energy economy, because of the intermittency issues in solar and wind energy in particular, so… Continue reading Energy from Salt? – Adrienne Little, Malta, formerly of Google X
“You have to start with empowering people at the local level…You’ve got to do a combination of bottom up and top down…Everything is interconnected.” Karen Lightman on Green Connections Radio A community in Pittsburgh was alarmed by the high rate of asthma and related illnesses in their children and cardiovascular diseases in their adults and… Continue reading Boost Your Community’s Resilience – Karen Lightman, Exec. Director, Metro21 Smart Cities Institute, Carnegie Mellon U.
Politico’s Women Rule Summit 2018, panel with (l to r) Shawna Thomas of Vice, Cristina Shapiro of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women, Olivia Milch of “Oceans 8,” and Rhonda Foxx, Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Alma AdamsJoan Michelson You know you’ve struck a chord when 300+ women (and a bunch of men) stick around all day… Continue reading 10 Real Life Career Tips From The Women Rule Summit
Women are only 4.8% of the S&P 500 and only 5% of Fortune 500 CEOs, down from 6.4% in 2017 What will it take for the Fortune 500 C-level and other senior levels to match the population – and their customer bases? Mellody Hobson spoke truth to power at the New York Times Dealbook conference… Continue reading Go For The Outliers – Top 10 Tips For Driving Diversity In STEM
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