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Changing the balance of power in the workplace. #MoreWomenLeading

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Forté
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Brad Johnson, PhD, and @davidgsmithphd are the authors of #AthenaRising , a manual on how and why men should mentor women. Find out what holds men back from doing this, and why they are working with Forté to get men involved as allies. #MoreWomenLeading
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🌟Giveaway time!🌟 See a book you want on our Ultimate Summer Reading List? Like and RT this tweet for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card so you can snag a book for yourself! Check out the list:
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This Supreme Court Justice is nothing short of remarkable, and we can learn a lot from her tenacity, her perseverance… and her #negotiating skills.
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For Valentine's Day I really want: ⚪️ candy ⚪️ chocolates ⚪️ flowers 🔘 equal pay for equal work
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"Company leaders should recognize the value of a diverse workforce rather than seeing diversity programs as just another box to check." - @HerAgenda #MLKDay
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What a milestone! We are thrilled to see @Wharton surpass 50% women in its 2023 MBA class. Congratulations to all of the #WhartonWomen starting their MBA journeys this year. #MoreWomenLeading
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The announcement that @erikahjames would succeed Geoffrey Garrett at @Wharton made her the first woman and first person of color to lead Wharton in its 139-year history. Forté is thrilled to see her take this historic step forward in her career.
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That's a wrap for our annual MBA Conference! A huge thanks to our attendees and our appreciation to our sponsors that make it possible. Ladies, remember to use your voice! #FortePowerUp
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Thank you to the women who attended our Executive Women's Salon last night in New York. @RandiZuckerberg shared insights with @MoiraForbes about ruthless prioritization. We appreciate @pymetrics for hosting!
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That's a wrap for our first Forté Women of Color College Leadership Conference! Special thanks to sponsors @Deloitte , @BankofAmerica , @Bloomberg , @CreditSuisse , @DaVita , @DominionEnergy , @PIMCO , @PNCBank , @DukeFuqua , @DardenMBA , and @YaleSOM for a stellar day. #ForteWOC
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I'm looking forward to joining the #WomenTechTalk today, where I'll share advice from my career experience in technology and marketing! Follow the hashtag to see all the outstanding responses from participating women leaders. I'll be tweeting from Forté. - BB
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We are proud to announce Liz O'Brien ( @CarlsonNews Class of '20) as the 2020 Edie Hunt Inspiration Award Recipient. We recognize Liz's contributions to advance women into business leadership positions. #MoreWomenLeading
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If you're considering an MBA, don't miss the Forté MBA Forum for Women on April 7. This free event will connect you to top business schools to get all your questions answered. Register today: #MoreWomenLeading
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Andrea Dominowski & Beth Nicholas started their careers at Dow 25+ years ago, never imagining that decision would take them to the other side of the world. Now back at Dow’s Michigan HQ, they both continue to grow while leading large business units.
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We're headed to Los Angeles June 10-11 for the 2022 Forté MBA Women's Leadership Conference. Join us and start slaying the business world before you begin your #MBA . Reserve your spot today!
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We're excited to be in Atlanta, home of our friends at @georgiatechbsch , for this year's MBA Conference! Looking forward to seeing 650+ #MBA women tomorrow morning! #FortePowerUp
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"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception." -Ruth Bader Ginsburg. May her memory be a blessing.
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Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman — and the first woman of color — to be elected Vice President of the U.S. This is an important milestone because Harris’s success shows other women what’s possible, writes @ElissaSangster . #MoreWomenLeading
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Learn from women transforming schools and workplaces at our #MBA Conference: #ForteTurnsItUp
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Starting today, Forté will be using our social media accounts to celebrate Black women leaders in our community in a nine-day series to show solidarity. #BlackWomenLeading #BlackoutTuesday
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“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” - Eleanor Roosevelt #WednesdayWisdom
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Tyeise Huntley Jones, @ChiPubSchools 's Director of Network Support, earned an #MBA and worked in brand management before repurposing her #business skills to become an education changemaker. #MoreWomenLeading
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A5. I ran into stereotyping when I was a network admin, but it's present in any career. I've found amplification () to be helpful, especially on teams with only two or three women. Women must support other women. #WomenTechTalk -BB
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Q5. Have you ever encountered gender-based stereotypes? What advice do you have to overcome them? #WomenTechTalk
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"You can have it all – just not at the same time. You may have to make trade-offs, but always know what your north star is." Meet @WhirlpoolCorp 's Chief Human Resources Officer, Carey Martin. #MoreWomenLeading
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4 years
That's a wrap on our 1st ever virtual MBA Women's Leadership Conference! We are so proud of the 1,400+ MBA women attendees as they start their b-school journey. Our event would not be possible without our wonderful partners - thank you! #MoreWomenLeading
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Today is #EqualPayDay . What are you doing to change the gender pay gap for women? Reply with your answer and the hashtag #MoreWomenLeading for a chance to win this sweet little journal! Ends April 2 at midnight.
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Forté is delighted to recognize the first woman being nominated for President of the United States, #HillaryClinton .
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A9. (1/2) We profiled Afua Bruce recently at Forté (), and I am incredibly inspired by her tech career. She’s worked at IBM, the FBI, and the White House, and now uses technology for social good. #WomenTechTalk -BB
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Life at AT&T
6 years
Q9. Who are some women you think are game-changers in the technology industry right now? #WomenTechTalk
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Our next #livestream , "Kickstart Your Internship Quest," starts at 8:15am CT. It's followed by the Power Pitch finals at 1pm! Check out the @CornellMBA women at the conference -- the largest group in attendance! ❤️
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For the first time, top B-schools in North America are hitting the 40% mark (or better) for female participation in long male-dominated #MBA programs.
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A9. (2/2) I’m drawn to women who are making strides in tech industries where we are not traditionally represented such as game development or visual effects. This includes women like Amy Hennig, Victoria Alonso, and the women behind @Fullbright games. #WomenTechTalk -BB
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Life at AT&T
6 years
Q9. Who are some women you think are game-changers in the technology industry right now? #WomenTechTalk
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"My advice for young women is to be selective about how they spend their time and get comfortable with not saying 'yes' to everything." #MoreWomenLeading
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MBAs are increasingly the degree of choice for future entrepreneurs.[INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/kPQgJHsUwU @inc http://t.co/xdS97Jf1rm
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Trish Birch's journey has required tenacity and leveraging her previous experiences to develop her #leadership skills and reach the levels of success she enjoys today. @Cognizant
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A3. I have to toot our own horn here! Forté works with sponsor companies directly on female talent, and we also have a program called Men as Allies () that has a free toolkit. Men *have* to be a part of the convo. #WomenTechTalk -BB
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Q3. How can companies be more inclusive in their culture to attract and retain female talent? #WomenTechTalk
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16 women made this year's 40 Under 40, Forbe's annual ranking of the most influential young people in business.
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Women continue to show their demonstrated eagerness to rewrite history – this time in political office.
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Let’s celebrate our achievements together! Forté has the resources for you to get you started in female mentorship at school or at work. #IWD
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A6. Women can join many orgs for support, including Forté. I loved working with @Girlstart , which shows girls that they are not limited in their career dreams. And as an adult, a network like Forté helps you through the journey. #WomenTechTalk -BB
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Q6. How do you think more women can be encouraged to pursue degrees and careers in STEM? #WomenTechTalk
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Our CEO, @ElissaSangster , spoke at the Women in Business Conference this weekend, hosted by @HBSWomen at @HarvardHBS . With this year's conference theme being "Lead to Empower," Elissa spoke passionately about the importance of empowering women in the workplace. #MoreWomenLeading
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A2. Women have such a strong, unique voice in #STEM . Our experiences and ideas bring so much to the table that may not be considered on all-male teams. (Reminds me of this article to claim your seat: ) #WomenTechTalk -BB
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6 years
Q2. From your perspective, what are some of the benefits of being a woman in STEM? #WomenTechTalk
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A8. @michfriedman did a stellar job answering this in Forté's International Women's Day webinar, better than I could here! Read our summary () or watch the VOD (). #WomenTechTalk -BB
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Life at AT&T
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Q8. How can we understand unconscious bias and how it may prevent technical organizations from hiring and retaining top talent? #WomenTechTalk
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"When a group of women gets together in a room, we tend to talk about solving a problem. We just want to get the work done, and we don’t need to take credit for everything." #MoreWomenLeading
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Today's the day! @DardenMBA has a special message for all the #MBA women that are about to have an unforgettable weekend with hundreds of like-minded peers in Atlanta. We're ready!! #FortePowerUp
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📣 #Giveaway ! Hand out your business cards in style with this sweet little mint-colored case. For a chance to win: ✔️Give @ForteFoundation (that's us!) a follow ✔️Like & RT Ends May 19 at midnight!
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Are you attending our MBA Leadership Conference? Here are a few networking openers to help you get to know women at your b-schools (and beyond). #FortePowerUp
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A7. Your degree does not limit your career. If you love something in #STEM , make time to take it apart and see how it works. Hands on experience, even if it’s side hustles () or personal projects, can be more valuable than any degree. #WomenTechTalk -BB
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Q7. What were some of your personal hurdles in pursuing a STEM degree? #WomenTechTalk
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Michelle Obama looked at an audience of mostly male tech workers & asked them to make room for women in technology.
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Discover the opportunities and benefits of an Executive or Professional MBA! Join us Thursday, March 24 for Forté’s EMBA Forum for Women. Register for free: #MoreWomenLeading
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Men play an important role in lifting women up. There are ways for men to get involved that don’t require shouting “Sexism!” in a meeting, and concrete strategies to counter apathy and indifference. @Forbes #MenAsAllies #MaleAlly #InternationalWomensDay
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"As women of color, we often feel the need to prove our intellect and capability." #BlackWomensEqualPay
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Are you ready for International Women's Day? Forté has created a toolkit for you to amplify women’s voices on social, build your leadership and self-empowerment wheelhouses, and get started in female mentorship at school or at work. #IWD #BalanceForBetter
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Congratulations to Alexandra Walker Turner, our 2017 Edie Hunt Award Winner! #FortePowerUp @RotmanMBA
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A1. I would tell my younger self to take a chance on majoring in computer science. It wasn't a good time to be techy and I wasn't encouraged that it was something I could do. All girls and young women should follow their career dreams! -BB #WomenTechTalk
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Q1. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give to your younger self? #WomenTechTalk
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The 2020 MBA Women’s Leadership Virtual Conference is underway online! Huge thanks to our Diamond Partner @DaVita for kicking things off with our 1,400+ incoming MBA women. #MoreWomenLeading
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It's our favorite time of year! The Forté MBA Women's Leadership Conference is getting started in Chicago. Be sure to check out the livestream schedule on #FacebookLive for today and tomorrow: #MoreWomenLeading
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A strong network of women is a powerful tool. Through Forté you can connect with, learn from, and motivate over 100,000 like-minded women from college to the C-suite 👩‍💼 💪
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That's a wrap on our first MBALaunch kickoff in #NewYork ! Special thanks to sponsors @Columbia_Biz , @StratusMBA , @PMBACoach , and @Ivy_Groupe .
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The women at @WyndhamHotels are leading the way at the #AHLAForward Conference in Chicago! #MoreWomenLeading
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The Dialogue With Leadership speakers include Anne Bailey from @DaVita , Dana McNabb from @GeneralMills , and Carla Harris from @MorganStanley . Moderated by @AskWanda . Thank you DaVita for sponsoring! Watch live now (or on demand later!): #MoreWomenLeading
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"I valued being able to speak to so many admissions officers at one time." Registration is open at your #ForteForum :
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Women who work in male-dominated sectors of commercial real estate tell of being locked out of deals, of being condescended to, of having to prove their skills and then prove them again.
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Have career advice you wish you knew sooner? Amplify your voice -- share it with other women! #ConquerYourCareer
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A10. My *favorite* thing about technology is that it never stops evolving. New careers emerge at an astonishing rate, and there's always something to learn. And when I can use my #STEM super powers for non-profits, I have a career I'm proud of every day. #WomenTechTalk -BB
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Q10. What's the most fascinating aspect of your field to you? #WomenTechTalk
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Forté programs transform female leadership in every field that business touches. Join us to rethink what’s possible for your career and be a part of a community of 100,000 women closing the #paygap .
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According to the @IWPResearch , it will be 2059 before women earn as much as men for equal work. Right now, women earning nearly 20% less than men, and this gap is wider for women of color.
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A historic day for women — welcome to office, Vice President Kamala Harris.
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I’m here today because of the women who came before me.
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Congrats to our 2022 Edie Hunt Inspiration Award winner! Natalia Alvarez Diaz ( @DardenMBA Class of 2022) has done great things to advance women into business leadership positions. #MoreWomenLeading #MBALC22
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Getting women into the tech pipeline is not the only problem - companies aren't keeping them there. #gendergap
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We just wrapped our Dialogue with Leadership - a candid conversation with women leaders on careers and business leadership. Thanks @WhirlpoolCorp for sponsoring! Shout out to the leaders from @MLTOrg , @DeloitteUS & SpudLove Snacks for sharing your insights. #MoreWomenLeading
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The Forté team is VERY excited about our new t-shirts for the MBA Women's Leadership Conference 😆 #MoreWomenLeading
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Get a head start on your #MBA ! Meet hundreds of like-minded MBA women and learn from highly successful business leaders at this year's Forté MBA Conference in June. #FortePowerUP
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Congratulations to the 2019 Edie Hunt Inspiration Award winner, Charlie Burnett from @kenanflagler ! #MoreWomenLeading
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9 years
Registration for the 2015 Forté Forums is now open! http://t.co/tLBImNgz5F #MBA #ForteAimHigher http://t.co/27r82AsvZL
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We're so excited to start our three-week adventure today! Staring with D.C. tonight, we'll be in 11 cities across North America through the rest of the month. Get #MBA answers from reps from elite b-schools for FREE!
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Congratulations and good luck, @Sofia__Haq ! 🎉 #ConquerYourCareer #BeBrave
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Forté MBA Women's Leadership Conference attendees explored careers in finance, general management, consulting, tech, marketing, analytics, healthcare, non profit... Whew! #MoreWomenLeading
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Change can be scary, but it can be so necessary for the growth of your career and personal development. Finding the courage to make a change in your career is the first bold move. #ForteCareerTakeoff
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Our free Forté Forums will empower you with info about the value of an #MBA . http://t.co/yF8WNQ1WQA #ForteAimHigher http://t.co/a1wOhON7MR
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Women talk to each other all the time about what needs to change for gender equality, but the real impact will be made when men join the conversation. @joannelipman
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"I want to see more women in the position to make decisions, control resources ... I believe that women’s potential is worth investing in—and the people and organizations working to improve women’s lives are, too." - @melindagates #MoreWomenLeading
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"Consistent access to senior women role models shows more junior professionals that their employer values #diversity and an inclusive culture."
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Thanks to everyone who participated at our annual #MBA Conference! We appreciate all our sponsors: #FortePowerUp
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Join us on #InternationalWomensDay (March 8) for a #ForteWebinar when we'll discuss what "unconscious gender bias" is, and what we can do to build successful careers despite it. Register now!
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🗣🤝 Incoming #MBA women are perfecting their pitch at the 2018 Forté Financial Services FAST Track Conference #ForteMoveAhead
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We hosted the amazing @carlaannharris as part of our recent Dialogue with Leadership. All of her career advice is some serious #MondayMotivation .
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Demonstrate your creative coding skills at CodeGS, the student hackathon at @GoldmanSachs : http://t.co/QiadD5eNff
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Ziprecruiter found that men asked for way more than women: $11,103.65 more on average. #paygap @qz
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Ashley John is in her first year at @Rice_Biz . See how she balanced work, family, and logistics all before the first day of class. #MBA
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A4. I was lucky early in my career. At that job, our COO, @otternick , inspired me through her calm, knowledgeable leadership. I was not shy to ask her, because I was eager to have a #STEM woman mentor! She was my sounding board and a great influence. #WomenTechTalk -BB
@LifeAtATT
Life at AT&T
6 years
Q4. Do you or have you had a mentor in your career? How did you find a mentor? #WomenTechTalk
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"With these supportive women at my side, I felt at ease asking questions, networking with recruiters, and forming friendships." #FortePowerUp
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10 jobs where women earn more than men (unsurprisingly, the job titles are not in the tech or finance world) #paygap
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7 years
We are so proud to showcase Forté Role Model Jessica Kapadia during 2017 Women in Tech Week! #2017WITW
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Men should think more like women to thrive in business: @johngerzema , "The Athena Doctrine" http://t.co/7A78bNV7U4 via @INSEADKnowledge
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Sue Mahony's outlook & performance has truly taken her to the top at @LillyPad : #leadership
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Many sitting COOs hope that the post-Sheryl Sandberg generation has raised the profile of the role and the women who hold it.
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