American Banker, November 5, 2014

Two steps forward, one step back; one step forward, two steps back: for many women who have ascended the rungs of the financial industry, it seems that our progress has stalled out since 2008, despite making undeniable strides over the prior three decades. Absolute numbers have not moved or have gone backwards, doors continue to revolve, and we seem to be discussing the same issues publicly over and over again, while more compelling issues are left unaddressed.

But evolving research is shedding new light on power, gender differences regarding the use of power, and how powerful women can succeed in complex organizations.

Some of these insights are not positive or politically correct, but they do help explain gender gaps in finance and other industries. […read more]