Quick Read · October 22, 2026
Your Direct Report Earns More Than You. You Just Saw the Spreadsheet.
Say nothing, go to HR, or go to the market: what each choice gets you within 90 days
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Quick Read · October 22, 2026
Only 5% of Women Plan to Stay With Their Employer 5+ Years. Should You?
The case for staying, the case for going, and how to tell which is yours
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Quick Read · October 22, 2026
Stop Being the Office Mom
Researchers counted 200 extra hours a year at one firm. What each "can you just" costs, and how to hand it back.
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October 21, 2026
How Women Win Career Sponsors Who Open Doors
Women are 54% less likely than men to have a workplace sponsor. Women get sponsors when senior leaders use their influence to advocate for their advancement, recommend them for high-profile work, and connect them with opportunities. A mentor can offer guidance; a sponsor can speak up for you when you’re not in the room. It makes sense to want your work and potential to be recognized. Strong performance matters, but decision-makers also need to see your contribution and understand your goals. This article explains how sponsors differ from mentors, how to build authentic relationships with influential leaders, and how visibility can help an advocate connect you with stretch assignments and leadership opportunities.
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October 21, 2026
How Women Can Plan Sabbaticals Without Panic
Women plan sabbaticals without panic by creating a funding plan, negotiating leave and return terms, and discussing the impact with people close to them. Whether the break lasts three months or two years, the core planning steps are the same. Start early to make deliberate choices instead of rushing under pressure. It’s understandable to worry that stepping away could disrupt your finances or career. But the old expectation of working until age 65 before taking a break is shifting: in January 2022, 6% of employees started a sabbatical, almost double the rate in January 2019. A planned pause can be part of a thoughtful career, not a sign that you’re leaving ambition behind.
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October 21, 2026
How Women Leaders Can Present a Business Problem to a Peer Group
What if the most useful peer discussion starts with a focused question, not the full story? Learning how to present a business problem to a peer group can feel difficult when the issue is sensitive, complex, or still taking shape. You don’t need to have every answer before inviting others into the conversation. You may want useful input without appearing unprepared or handing over a decision that’s yours to make. A clear, honest framing helps peers understand what’s at stake and where their perspective could help. It also keeps the conversation from drifting into broad advice that doesn’t fit your situation.
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