So proud of my daughter Caelyn Dovey for writing, composing and recording songs. And even more so, for her decision to donate proceeds of her debut EP as a singer-songwriter to CURE Childhood Cancer, per their press release. She's a great example of G.URL Power and making a difference, even as a teenager. If you take a sneak peek here, you can stream the songs; or if you want to own them, you can download and donate to a worthy cause!
I know the stats. And they are depressing: the gender gap both in compensation (good karma notwithstanding) and participation in executive roles is alive and well. This is especially true in the technology industry, where I self-identify. I have spoken on this topic on many panels and will continue to carry this message. Among the depressing numbers: for S&P 500 companies, women represent only five percent of CEOs, 15 percent of C-suite roles, and 17 percent of board positions...
After publishing a recent post in the Harvard Business Review and Re/code about how the Alibaba deal came together, I have received many inquiries about what Yahoo is worth, and how it will trade “the morning after” the big shindig of the pricing of Alibaba’s IPO on Thursday evening. I am a Yahoo shareholder, having long held onto my shares since I left the company in 2009, awaiting the events of this week. So I have a vested interest in this question, as well.
HBR fictionalized case studies present dilemmas faced by leaders in real companies and offer solutions from experts.
"Sarah is a director of a Real Estate Investment Trust whose CEO has expressed his admiration of her intellect and drive for information, but board meetings have become tense recently."
Read the Case Study and both Ilene S. Gordon and Sue Decker's expert opinions which follow.