Today’s Thursday Thoughts come from a question I’ve been sitting with lately: What’s the difference between sending the elevator down and building more elevators?

For years, I’ve championed one-on-one mentorship. I’ve had sponsors who […]

Today’s #ThursdayThoughts come from new research confirming a pattern I’ve observed across many boardrooms: while female board representation is increasing, persistent gender pay gaps persist at the executive level.

I’ve seen this firsthand.

Companies add women to […]

A recent BBC report confirms what many of us have observed in boardrooms: experienced women face “double jeopardy” at work. They’re sidelined precisely when their expertise […]

Today’s #ThursdayThoughts come from some troubling data I’ve been reviewing.

The case for women on boards has rarely been stronger. And yet progress is stalling. From 2024 to 2025, […]

Today’s #ThursdayThoughts highlights how board-ready women plan to pursue board seats this spring. By then, decisions will already be finalized.

I’ve been thinking about this lately […]

Sponsorship vs. Mentorship: Why Advice Alone Won’t Get You on a Board

Women are over-mentored and under-sponsored—the bottleneck to board seats isn’t knowledge; it’s access:
• Key distinction: Mentorship = sharing advice (passive); Sponsorship = […]