Leading Women - How to Close the Leadership Gap

Leading Women

HOW TO CLOSE THE LEADERSHIP GAP

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The Book

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The Book

The Author

Sheryl Sandberg

The BIG Idea

Failed to Push

Speed RAP

Both

InternalExternal

Your Challenge

Equality

Book Rapper Says...

Men and Women

The Revolution

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What’s stopping women is both internal and external

The Barriers

InternalExternal

Barriers within society

External

Men still run the world Historical discrimination Glass ceiling Blatant and subtle sexism Gender discrimination Sexual harassment Limited parental leave Flexible/Access to child care

Barriers within women’s control

Internal

Women hold themselves back Lack of self-confidence Not raising hands Pulling back Not asking Not leaning in Not supporting other women Not pursuing leadership positions

Women in Leadership Roles

CEO AUS 9% NZ 19%

Women

Men

Women in Leadership Roles

CEO AUS 9% NZ 19%

Women

Men

Board AUS 12% NZ 9%

Men

What Women earn Compared to Men

A Full Dollar

What Women earn Compared to Men

AUS $0.86 NZ $0.93

WomenMen

The Leadership Ambition Gap

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Why more men are in leadership positions than women

The Gap

LeadershipAmbition

What would you do if you weren’t afraid?

Fear!

LeadershipAmbition Fear!

Possible fears holding some women back

Not being liked Making the wrong choice

Drawing negative attention Overreaching Being Judged

Failure Being a bad mother/wife

Keep Your Hand Up

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Are you having doubts about your true contribution?

The Imposter Syndrome

Men and Women respond to situations in different ways

Judge Success Failure

New Forward

Hands Up

Leadership starts with a willingness to put your hand up

And, keep it up!

Being Successful, Being Liked

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For men and women the stereotype says…

Men = Both

LikedSuccess

For men and women the stereotype says…

Women = Either/Or

LikedSuccess

The stereotype is strong when we negotiate pay

Negotiate

How to negotiate your salary

Two Suggestions

IndustrySenior

Climb the Jungle Gym

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A single path to the top

The Career Ladder

A new career metaphor with multiple pathways

The Jungle Gym

Two Ideas for Planning Your Career

Career Planning

Long-term Dream18 Months

The faster the organisation grows the more opportunities

Job Choices

Are you ready to learn?

Shift Your Thinking

Mentor Me

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Gaining the advice and support you need

Define Specific Attract Avoid Solve Ask

Caution Program

Peers

Speak Your Truth

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There is almost always more than one truth…

The Truth

My Truth

Your Truth

There is almost always more than one truth…

Express

Humour

Feedback

WholeSimple

WeaknessHonesty

Sensitive

Thanks

Don’t Leave Before You Leave

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You can have both a career and a family

Babies

Notice the little decisions you’re making

Plan

Rather than ‘working mom’ become a ‘career loving parent’

Return

Real Partnerships

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A partner? And, who will it be?

Your Biggest Career Decision

Equality starts in the home

Being Equals

Do you want to add 5 extra hours of parenting each week?

Beware!

Both men and women can work toward equality

Two Way Challenge

Men can step up at home

Women can step up at work

Establish equality and respect early in your relationship

The Right Partner

The Myth of Doing It All

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Decide on what matters and what doesn’t

Focus

Resist the temptation to try to control everything

Temptation

Use technology to your advantage

Technology

Don’t skip the crucial things

Sleep

Let’s Start Talking About It

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Add your voice to the campaign

Speak Up!

Talking can transform... Minds... Behaviours... Culture... Institutions.

Beware of the double edge sword - do it anyway!

Being Special

Talk about how men and women are different

Nudge Ahead

Be responsible for the impact your behaviour has on others

Big and Little Change

Working Toward Equality

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Equality for the future of everyone - male and female

Equality Manifesto

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TED : Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders

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And this Book!

Your Challenge

Equality

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