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tackling the march of macho leadership

The march of macho leadership seems unstoppable.   How can we foster genuine authenticity in leadership, a style that inspires trust and connection? As figures like Trump, Putin, and Musk polarise audiences by leaning into their “true colours”, what does authentic leadership really look like? In this article, academics Andrei Lux and Kevin Brian Lowe explore the foundations of authentic leadership—what sets it apart, and why it matters.

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building a human library to spark change

To tackle the gender pay gap and ageism, we need the resources to understand what has gone before and to work together if we want to avoid the same old tactics that haven't worked. That's why I want to build a digital library AND a human library to bring older women into conversation with younger women about the world of work.

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gender pay gap closes at glacial pace

The one place where the glaciers aren't melting is women's pay The pace of change is glacial and meanwhile women aged between 50 and 59 have the highest pay gap at 20.8%, working the equivalent of 76 days each year for free compared to their male counterparts.

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the time will come

It seems it is the year of Marina Abramović. The 76 year old conceptual and performative artist has had a run of attention-grabbing events in the UK and now she has been recognised as a Woman Artist of the Year by Harpers Bazaar.

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schmooze or lose…

Are you a master-mingler and a super schmoozer or do you dread networking events, avoiding them wherever possible, like the plague? After the restrictions of lockdown and the anti-social nature of Covid-19, it's not surprising to find that many are resisting a return to business networking.

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tackle the ‘yes-damn’ of over-commitment

Everyone loves a life hack that promises to free up time – but too few deliver results, and even fewer are backed by psychological research. If you find yourself plagued by commitments that you later regret, maybe you're suffering from the 'yes-damn' effect.

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are you more present in person?

Post-pandemic, hybrid working has become the norm for many sectors, and the opportunity to continue working from home, but some organisations are demanding staff attend the office. What's your experience -do you feel you are any less present? Take part in our poll.

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your stories in the spotlight

We are on a mission to tap into the valuable experiences of older women, so we're putting out the call.  Can you help us scout out the talent?  We're looking for interviewees and contributors to grow our online content. 

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when it’s right to drop the baton

Research by Australian academics highlights the danger of older women who have succeeded on male terms setting other women on the same path, demonstrating the importance of challenging our attitudes, using inter-generational conversations to weigh up whether the way we got here should be the way ahead.

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why do women work for free?

The overall gender pay gap in the UK is resolutely static, or even widening in some areas, with older women disproportionately affected. Tackling the problem at the earliest stage may help break the cycle.

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young women left hanging by employers

Young women getting their first job after university are being paid less than their male graduate peers according to latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

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hear me roar – why Lionesses are role models for equal pay

Writing this a few hours after the England women's football team notched up a mighty 3 - 1 win over the Australian Matilda's, let's hope there is more to celebrate ahead.

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