Congrats to IBM! Per NAFE, top company for female executives(15 years in a row!!) Proud to be an IBMer!
I was truly honored to accept the NAFE award today on behalf of IBM and its women executives worldwide, recognizing that IBM as a top company for female executives for 15 years in a row!
I would personally like to thank Ginni Rometty for her leadership of IBM. We have been improving the % of female executives for a while, but 2013 was the largest increase in our history.
IBM's view of diversity is that having a diverse executive base ignites innovation!
On behalf of IBM and women everywhere, thank you for the NAFE focus on women's leadership and on this honor!
Women Entrepreneur Day Sponsored by IBM!!! Feb 3 An Infographic
Women-led businesses receive only 13% of VC deals, and that’s up 20% YTY, according to Pitchbook, a venture-capital research firm. This is good momentum! And for me, this is means 2014 will continue to be a breakout year for women in technology too.
I’m also thrilled to help spark this breakout by hosting IBM Global Entrepreneur Week, February 3-7th. I’m honored to be the first woman to host this premier event. Register to join us!
http://vshow.on24.com/vshow/EntrepreneurWeek/registration/5787#
This one-of-a-kind event will feature virtual and in-person opportunities to learn from and network with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, academic leaders, IBM executives and IBM Business Partners. There’s no better place to connect with other female entrepreneurs and find out what it takes to build and maintain a successful startup … and there’s no better time to register!
Spread the word with all of your fellow female entrepreneurs using the promo below on all of your social networks. Then join us on February 3 during our Online Bash at 10:30 AM EST to hear from leading women on how to survive this competitive marketplace.
I hope to virtually see you there! Register NOW!
http://vshow.on24.com/vshow/EntrepreneurWeek/registration/5787#
Social enables stronger ways to network - an important career progression task!
According to IBM Tech Trends Report, there are more companies today doing internal Social, than external use of social with clients. Why is that trend progressing?
Creating an inclusive work environment should be a strategic priority for all companies. It can help your company build a distinctive and compelling reputation as a worldclass employer and foster women’s leadership talent. Such a culture provides the social infrastructure that gives women access to the same career support as men. A Social Infrastructure enables collaboration and networking across an organization.
Networking is very important in career progression. In fact, in every leadership book that I have read, networking in always in the top 3 items that help to drive someone to success. So in leadership, being an active and politically-skilled networker is important.
Our study shows that working long hours is not directly linked to career progression. We can therefore debunk the myth that presenteeism leads to promotion. However, working more hours is related to important careerenabling factors. When you work longer hours, whether you’re male or female, you’re more likely to focus on networking.
Social can enable you to network more effectively. Networking really is as important as everyone makes it out to be. Find ways of building one-to-one relationships with people who are important to your career and keep them up-to-date on your progress. And make time to Social Network -- it really is important and effective.
Women Rock Social !
Tonight I was doing a little reading on woman and men in the Social World.
Did you know that:
- 74% of women were users of social networking sites, compared with 62% of men. (Source: Pew Research Center)
- 25% of online US women use Pinterest, compared to 5% for men. (Source: Pew Research Center)
- Moms are 16% more likely than other women to visit Facebook daily (85% vs. 73%). (Source: Performics)
The biggest difference in engagement that I found to date was about the type of tools that are used. What do you think ? Are there other differences?
Top 10 things Women want! Social Media
I was just reading a blog on a survey done for
women by Mary Kay. Very interesting that
Social media made the Top 10 list of what
women want now! It was a global survey!
Take a read!
Ten Things Women Want Now
1. Completeness
2. Strength & Independence
3. Family + Choice
4. Fulfilling Career
5. Connection/Sisterhood
6. Personal Income
7. Men, sometimes
8. Pampering
9. Social Media
10. Trust