Michelle Danielson, Author at Women's Leadership Alliance

08 May

Why Women’s Voices Are Scarce in Economics

For decades, the number of women studying economics seemed to be increasing, easing the persistent scarcity of professional female economists in the United States. But that progress has stalled....

16:34 / Resources

08 May

3 psychologists explain why men harass women in the workplace

Sexual harassment in the workplace is hardly a new phenomenon, but the deluge of disturbing allegations of sexual assault and harassment by powerful, high-profile men has prompted an increasing number of women to come forward with stories of how harassment has impacted their careers. ...

16:33 / Resources

08 May

Gender discrimination comes in many forms for today’s working women

About four-in-ten working women (42%) in the United States say they have faced discrimination on the job because of their gender....

16:33 / Resources

08 May

The 10-Year Baby Window That Is the Key to the Women’s Pay Gap

Women who have their first child before 25 or after 35 eventually close the salary divide with their husbands. It’s the years in between that are most problematic, research shows....

16:32 / Resources

08 May

The Best Era for Working Women Was 20 Years Ago

The working woman was everywhere in 1980s and 1990s pop culture: The tough single gal Murphy Brown ran the news on TV every week. Dolly Parton in “9 to 5,” Melanie Griffith in “Working Girl,” and the ominously coldhearted mother in “Mrs. Doubtfire.”...

16:31 / Resources

08 May

This Is What The Boards Of Some Of The Biggest Companies In The World Would Look Like Without Men

Only five of the thirty companies traded on the DAX stock exchange have more than one woman on the board. There's even more without any women at all....

16:26 / Resources

08 May

How mid-career women could reshape the advisory industry

Five top firms will launch tailored internships this fall under a CFP Board pilot program aimed at hiring former professionals from the financial services and other fields....

16:25 / Resources

08 May

I am failing

I am failing and I need your help. Last spring I attended the Tiburon CEO Summit, which brings together high level executives from the biggest financial advisory firms in the country. The highlight is always Chip Roame’s State of the Industry presentation, where he barrels...

16:23 / Resources

08 May

Dear Financial Services CEO: Where are the Women?

For an industry that prides itself on mastering risk management, finding value and uncovering arbitrage opportunities, I think the financial services sector is falling flat. Why? Because most firms are overlooking one of the biggest investment opportunities ever: women....

16:19 / Resources

05 May

Women, It’s Time to Make it Rain

While relationship management is extremely important, replenishing the client base and growing the business is vital for the future of each firm and its clients. Women must develop a full skillset that includes business development....

13:34 / Resources

Author: Michelle Danielson

Why Women’s Voices Are Scarce in Economics

3 psychologists explain why men harass women in the workplace

Gender discrimination comes in many forms for today’s working women

The 10-Year Baby Window That Is the Key to the Women’s Pay Gap

The Best Era for Working Women Was 20 Years Ago

This Is What The Boards Of Some Of The Biggest Companies In The World Would Look Like Without Men

How mid-career women could reshape the advisory industry

I am failing

Dear Financial Services CEO: Where are the Women?

Women, It’s Time to Make it Rain

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