--Patricia Ireland
Every other Tuesday, WOMEN AT LIBERTY provides a platform for a variety of voices and resources to develop, encourage, and strengthen women leaders. Today's Leadership Tuesdays' post features an article in the Wall Street Journal by Eric Morath, "Double Standard Holding Women Back From Top Business Jobs".
Women have come a long way with regard to reproductive rights, their ability to work outside of the home, choice of a career, and an opportunity to seek leadership positions at work. But when it comes to leading at the highest levels of an organization, there is still considerable room for improvement. Women account for only 26 of the Fortune 500 CEO positions. Not every every woman desires to be CEO of her organization. However, women should feel they have equal opportunity to seek executive leadership positions if they are qualified and are willing to put in the time and work required to ascend to these lofty positions. In other words, their gender (and/or race, for that matter) should not be a barrier to their development or chosen career path.
Today's article references research by Pew Research Center stating that women are held to a higher standard than men when it comes to judging their leadership ability. Thus, they are not given the same opportunities as men to become senior executives.
It takes courage and optimism to continue to progress and persevere in the face of less than favorable conditions or an uneven playing field. I hope that the quote above by Patricia Ireland, former President of the National Organization of Women, inspires you to continue to seek to achieve your dreams, whether they are in the C-Suite, Boardroom or wherever they may be. To read today's article, click here. For more information on Leadership Tuesdays, click here.
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