| News to get ahead and get connected |  |
| Top Story |  |  |
|
| Women in Focus | | |
|
- 6 lessons you can learn from Oprah
Oprah Winfrey's rise from difficult childhood to media mogul is due in part to her determined work ethic and strong moral- and professional-support network. Lisa Quast writes that the hugely successful entrepreneur is an inspiration to women everywhere. "She has shown me that to be a successful entrepreneur takes courage and the ability to try new things, even in the face of uncertainty," Quast writes. Forbes/Career Chic blog
(6/13)     
- Why one investor seeks out women-led firms
Investor Dave McClure says that having a woman at the helm of a company he's investing in is an advantage and that nearly a quarter of the businesses in his portfolio are led by women. "My intent is to corner the market on awesome, smart, women founders because there are plenty of them out there, and if there is any bias whatsoever, we'd like to selfishly take advantage of that," McClure said. Women 2.0 blog
(6/5)
- MBA works to drive out corruption in small Indian village
In India, 28-year-old MBA graduate Chhavi Rajawat was named to lead the local council of her parents' village, Soda, a post her grandfather once held. Rajawat is looking to boost infrastructure development and overcome the council's past corruption. "It wasn't an easy decision to make, but I didn't want to disappoint them," says Rajawat. Women's eNews
(6/8)
| Workplace Update | | |
|
- Women, men have different post-graduation goals
Men and women differ when it comes to how to use their newly minted MBA degrees. While men are more focused on negotiating high starting compensation, women are more concerned with career development and more likely to see their first post-graduation job as a steppingstone, according to a Universum's online survey. Houston Chronicle
(6/9)
- What every woman entrepreneur needs to know
"Failure is an essential part of success," writes Laurie McCabe, who lists some of her takeaways from the recent Dell's Women Entrepreneur Network event. She also reminds women business owners to constantly be curious, to learn about technology and to pursue peer mentoring. Small Business Computing
(6/14)
| Leadership | | |
|
- Why you should stop being a nice girl
It can be hard to attain your business goals if you're always focused on making everyone else happy, says Lois Frankel, who says women should stop trying to be "nice girls." Frankel recommends women examine their past behavior and start building relationships that work and that they can effectively leverage. Inc.com
(6/16)
- Harvard, Wharton mix up the class of 2013
Top-tier business schools are seeing an influx of women. At Harvard, an all-time high of 39% of the incoming class of MBA students will be women. About 45% of the incoming class at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School will be women, up from 40% last year. Harvard's class of 2013 will also include more students from diverse fields such as manufacturing and technology, while the percentage of finance professionals will fall to 25% from 32% last year. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)
(6/13)
- How to make B-schools truly global
International MBA students should be encouraged to return to their home countries after graduation to encourage "a true global business revolution," says Guy Pfeffermann, founder and CEO of the Global Business School Network. MBA programs must keep up with the shift toward a global economy, both by sending students overseas and accepting applicants from developing countries and emerging markets, experts say. U.S. News & World Report
(6/2)
- Some MBAs seek corporate experience before launching a startup
Think you're wasting your time in a corporate job? Even top-tier MBA students with entrepreneurial goals typically plan a corporate pit stop before launching their own companies. After finishing at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for instance, Mike Norelli turned down seed capital for a clean-energy startup in favor of a job at GE Energy. "No matter what I do afterwards, I'll be in a better position -- and that includes doing a startup," Norelli said. Bloomberg Businessweek
(6/9)
| SmartQuote | | |
|
 | Submission to what people call their 'lot' is simply ignoble. If your lot makes you cry and be wretched, get rid of it and take another."
--Elizabeth von Arnim,
New Zealand-born British novelist
|
| |
| |
|
| |
| About Forté Foundation |
Forté Foundation is a consortium of leading multinational corporations, top business schools in the U.S. and abroad, and the Graduate Management Admission
Council (GMAC). Forté has become a powerful change agent directing women towards leadership roles in business and enabling corporations to more effectively
reach and retain top female talent. It is the only organization that provides a national infrastructure for women at all stages of the career continuum to access the
information, scholarship support and networking connections they need to succeed in business careers. Learn more at www.fortefoundation.org.
|
|
| |
| | Recent Forté Foundation SmartBrief Issues:
- Wednesday, May 25, 2011
- Wednesday, April 27, 2011
- Wednesday, March 23, 2011
- Wednesday, February 23, 2011
- Wednesday, January 26, 2011
| | | Lead Editor: Brooke Howell
Mailing Address:
SmartBrief, Inc.®, 1100 H ST NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005 | |
| |
|
| © 1999-2011 SmartBrief, Inc.® Legal Information |
|
