Distilling the value of networking
Networking for women requires more effort than simply talking business over coffee. Leah Eichler explains why.
Leah Eichler
Leah Eichler is the founder of Femme-O-Nomics.
Get rid of guilt this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, it’s time to tell your mom that she’s doing everything just right. And for all working moms who are constantly plagued with the guilt that their dual role brings, it’s the best time to get rid of it.
Zen and the art of understanding leadership
What does leadership mean? It might not be what you think as Leah Eichler wipes the slate clean and starts from scratch to re-examine this elusive word that remains a constant in the business jargon.
Time for Canada to make a bold statement on board diversity
Canada is a late comer in the global party on board diversity but this gives her the opportunity to make a dramatic entrance, Leah Eichler argues. Her unsolicited advice to the advisory council who are due to come up with recommendations in the fall? Be precedent-setting bold.
Women at the top: Are we there yet?
Despite the many studies that support the various benefits that companies can derive from having more women in senior leadership positions, females at the top are still a rarity. Leah Eichler cites the reasons why.
Another argument against rape – it hurts our economy
A single act of violence against a woman may result in complete absence from work, lower productivity, increased down time while at work and administrative costs to process the absence, explained Kathy Willis, executive director of Huronia Transition Homes, a non-profit organization working to end violence against women. She added that the lingering impact lowers women’s earning potential, which affects tax revenue and the country’s gross national product.
How about a daddy quota?
Establishing a “daddy quota” could go a long way in changing our cultural perspective on who stays home to raise the kids, Leah Eichler argues.
Help, I’m drowning in paper!
Having a messy desk may seem like a regular feature of your job but Leah Eichler shows that when work productivity suffers, it’s really high time to get organized.
Would you prefer to work for a man or a woman?
Would you prefer to work for a man or a woman? Leah Eichler examines the reasons behind the biases that we all hold when it comes to the gender we want our managers to be.
To get to the top, first conquer your own body
You may be saying something but your body may be communicating something entirely different. Learning the art of body language can help propel you to the top.
