Seeing beyond the woman: An interview with a pioneering academic and board member
Sandra Dawson addresses the changing role of women in business over the last 40 years.
Content: Thought Leader | Authors: Mary C. Meaney, Sandra Dawson | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: People, Women in Business
Sandra Dawson
Fear of making a fool of oneself is a very strong driver of behavior, and it has occurred to me more than once that this is a rare fear among successful men and more common—usually without foundation—among successful women.
Content: Quotation | Author: Sandra Dawson | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subject: Women in Business
Sandra Dawson
We talk a lot today about the importance of mentoring and coaching, and they can be vital in helping novices learn the rules of the game. But it is very important that men should not always be mentored by men and women by women. Mentoring based on interests, not gender, can help to change the culture because it can lead to greater understanding of the … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Author: Sandra Dawson | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Career, Coaching, Women in Business