Catalyzing

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Catalyzing is the Catalyst blog, bringing together and amplifying diverse voices that share Catalyst’s mission to expand opportunities for women and business. Catalyzing reflects the wide range of opinions, ideas, and experiences of Catalyst employees, incorporating perspectives from our offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. It also features non-Catalyst industry leaders, experts, and academics committed to changing workplaces and lives. Get the RSS feed.
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    Black Women Leaders: Yes, Black Does “Crack”—From the Inside Out

    I’m sure many of you have heard of the saying “black don’t crack” to describe the tendency for Black women to retain a youthful appearance as we age.  When I hear the phrase, however, I think of a 2013 article published in The Root titled, Black May Not Crack, but We’re Aging Faster Inside. 

    May 2, 2017 by Dr. Jeanne Porter King

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    No Time to Prepare? Improve Your Brand by Learning to Speak Spontaneously

    I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a similar complaint from clients who have been asked to speak without enough time to prepare. But being a great speaker isn’t about how much time you spend preparing — it’s about learning key skills that will help you speak spontaneously with ease. 

    April 19, 2017 by Anett Grant

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    Q&A with Bloomberg News’s Laura Colby on Her Recent Book, Road to Power

    Laura Colby is a senior reporter at Bloomberg News, where she covers women in the global economy and diversity in business. She is the author of Road to Power: How GM’s Mary Barra Shattered the Glass Ceiling, which explores the rise of the first female CEO of a major automotive company. Here, we ask Laura a few questions about her interest in writing a book about Barra who is also one of the few women who currently hold CEO positions at S&P 500 companies. 

    April 13, 2017 by Laura Colby

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    5 Ways to Close the Gender Pay Gap

    Catalyst research shows the gender pay gap is alive and well. That’s right: women and men still are not earning equal pay for equal work! This is happening despite substantial evidence showing that pay equity is not just the right thing to do—it’s the smart thing to do. And unless immediate action is taken, the issue is not going away anytime soon.  Fortunately, business leaders and organizations have an opportunity to help move the needle right now to close the gender pay gap. 

    April 4, 2017 by Catalyst

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    4 Lessons I Learned from Mentoring

    Early in my career I didn't thoroughly understand what mentorship was or how it worked. I was lucky that my mentor relationships formed organically, but as my career progressed I began to understand how much of an impact my mentors had on me, and that I too made an impact on them. 

    February 28, 2017 by Jenn Ocampo-King

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    A Path Forward for Women’s Rights

    These are challenging times for women, but there’s also renewed momentum for change. 

    February 8, 2017 by Deborah Gillis

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    Thank you, Rockefeller Foundation for Supporting the Catalyst Women On Board™ US Initiative

    The Rockefeller Foundation has granted Catalyst $100,000 to expand our Catalyst Women On Board™ initiative throughout the United States. This generous support will help Catalyst shine a light on the lagging representation of women on boards and throughout executive ranks—which is widely recognized as a global economic imperative—as well as showcase a solution.

    January 27, 2017 by Brande Stellings, JD

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    5 Communication Skills Everyone Needs

    It’s getting harder and harder to talk with people, especially people who are different from you. How can we bridge those divides and start those conversations? 

    January 25, 2017 by Amelia Costigan

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    10 Big Issues Women Face at Work and What Leaders Can Do to Help

    Women continue to encounter challenges when it comes to advancing in the workplace—and in many facets of society. This is why Catalyst, on the heels (no pun intended!) of the Women’s March on Washington, is highlighting 10 important issues that are fundamental to women who are trying to...

    January 19, 2017 by Catalyst

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    Become a Better Leader by Knowing More About Your Employees

    Getting to know the employees you work with each day both professionally and personally is key. Once you understand their backgrounds, work habits, and individual personalities, you’ll be better equipped to lead them. 

    January 6, 2017 by Jessica Thiefels