The Evolving Role of Senior Executives in the Digital Age
The digital age has ushered in unexpected changes, transforming the very fabric of how organizations operate. Let’s unravel the evolving role of senior executives in
In their outstanding and thoroughly researched 2007 book, Women Don’t Ask, Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever shed light on women’s widespread and persistent failure to negotiate successfully for themselves in the workplace, including for salaries and career advancement. If you are looking for opportunities to move forward with your career, I urge you to consider the authors’ insights. They are even more urgent today, six years after they were written, as we emerge (slowly) from a deep economic downturn.
Habits and Beliefs: Barriers to Advancement Here are some of the challenges that women tend to face, particularly in the realm of career mobility and advancement:
Do any of these resonate with you? If so, you are not alone. Unfortunately, these tendencies can have significant and lasting impact on earnings and career progression, not to mention personal fulfillment and self-confidence. And they are especially problematic right now. Despite recent growth and optimism in the labor market, opportunities remain scarce. Failure to take action beyond hard work and strong day-to-day performance will likely mean that those opportunities will go to someone else. Solutions As with any change, the first important step is simply to be aware. Regardless of whether the causes are biological, cultural, or environmental, women tend not to ask, negotiate, or pursue. Recognizing these patterns of habit and belief may open the door to experimentation with new ideas and actions. More specifically, some positive action steps include:
Strong performance is the foundation of career success. But meaningful advancement will likely also require the courage to fight habit and belief. Each step forward paves the path not only for yourself but also for the women who follow in your footsteps. |
About Cathy Alfandre As a career coach and Master Resume Writer (MBA, MILR, CCMC, MRW, ACRW), Cathy helps leaders clarify, pursue, and attain their goals. She creates tight resumes, letters, and other marketing materials that express and sell her clients’ unique value. Cathy's prior work in human resources consulting included extensive involvement in staffing and selection, and she has 15 years’ experience in private and public sectors. |
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The digital age has ushered in unexpected changes, transforming the very fabric of how organizations operate. Let’s unravel the evolving role of senior executives in
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