Author Archives: Madeline Schmidt

EMILY D. SHRUM Reducing the gender based leadership disparities is going to take the good leaders talking about the issues. Those who do not see a problem, do not talk about it. We, as females, talk about it all the time but it’s not enough. We need to get men involved with the change. Dr.Continue reading “5.What is an idea you have for reducing gender based leadership disparities or for why more progress on the subject has not been made?”

Dr. KRIS OTTEMAN Become competent and a subject matter expert so that you are an informed and trusted leader. Expect to earn it.  EMILY D. SHRUM My best advice for future female leaders is to be true to yourself. If you get anywhere in life and it’s because you assimilated, or did it on someoneContinue reading “4. What is your best advice for next generation female leaders?”

AGGIE COOKE When I think about female role models, one particular trait comes to mind and it’s shared by many – both high public profile and private individuals. It’s the ability to awaken a drive and an ambition from the potential that lives in every single person. This seemingly simple act of empowerment is whatContinue reading “3. Who is a female role model for you? Why?”

JESSICA MORRISSEY I think for people to be truly comfortable in a role they have to show their authentic self and that can sometimes seem like the opposite of assimilating. I encourage female leaders to be authentic, but know their audience and their audience’s goals. Use their skills to partner with others and help themContinue reading “2. Do you feel that for female leaders it is necessary to assimilate to be successful in a work environment?”

NAN HENRIKSEN Gender disparities in leadership were the norm when I was growing up.  In 1959 I wanted to run for Student Body President of Camas High School. Others tried to convince me that a girl could never win that race. I was naive enough to think that since I was well known and liked,Continue reading “1. Have you witnessed or experienced gender disparities in leadership?”

I conducted an informal email interview with LuAnn Piccard, Department Chair and Associate Professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage.  She is highly skilled in project management, engineering management, leadership, collaboration, and management skills. She has 20+ years of experience in the technology sector working for Advanced Energy, Agilent Technologies, and Hewlett Packard, with 10+Continue reading “Interview – LuAnn Piccard”

I conducted an informal email interview with Robyn Tingley, an experienced international executive, board advisor, author, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of GlassSky, an organization dedicated to women’s empowerment and advancement. She has lived and worked around the world as a corporate executive for Ingram Micro and Bell Aliant, with responsibilitiesContinue reading “Interview – Robyn Tingley”

This blog frequently covers the topic of networking, which, in my opinion, is an essential part of the path to success as a female leader. Leadership in all forms requires support and partnership, and for all that bask in how far they got without support, consider how much further you might have gone with someContinue reading “The Importance of Networking”

Who do you know and who knows you? Those are two of the most important questions for women who wish to advance in business. One of the most essential skills women need to develop is the ability to build a professional network. For some women, the thought of networking is akin to developing hives andContinue reading “Networking”