Women In Executive Leadership

I would like to know the worst feedback you've ever received. And if it was true or false.

I've got problems with my son who has been getting into trouble at school and I'm not really sure why. I've tried asking and my husband says he's just being a typical 15 year old. I… more

Saw the not a follower post. Are you a natural-born leader? Because I think I might be a follower who somehow ended up in this role.

I am such a powerhouse, and so many people report to me so easily. I am admired and I feel so valued. But when it comes to my boss - who is a man - I am just absolutely lost. I feel I can no longer sp… more

What is the worst thing about Mondays for you? Emails here, takes up half my day.

Anyone else here feel like no matter how far you go it's never really enough?

Is putting away 40% of your salary for savings and investments wise? I'm feeling like I'm not enjoying my income as much as I should but really want to feel responsible and stable as we have a… more

For leaders who are deeply involved in hiring process working with their recruitment teams: What is your favorite hiring/recruitment metric and why?

I have an SVP who identifies as "not a follower" and this makes her difficult to manage. She's extremely effective at the role and well respected but she and I have a volatile relationsh… more

Recently found out I'm pregnant and starting to think about the realities of mat leave. I work for a VC backed tech firm, male dominated, fast paced, multiple acquisitions planned for the upcoming… more

A request has been made by a group of employees who banded together for them to get more PTO. I'm very annoyed but don't want to not listen just because of that. They get two weeks and then al… more

Raise your hand if you're so busy you haven't been as active on any social apps! Noticed a little lull in here, and feel everyone else must be like me just hiding under a rock from the world a… more

Recently have gained a lot of weight and I've become very self conscious about it. Someone in the office keeps talking about salads and juices around me in a pointed way, and I'm embarrassed s… more

We're hardly into the new year and my team seems to be stuck in molasses. I don't know how they've all gotten somehow stuck in a rut and this kind of mental malaise and I feel responsible … more

I'm really interested to know if any feelings have come up for you around the Brittany Pietsch TikTok firing video and response. I really struggle with firing people in the first place and then I … more

Anyone have any practices to recharge over the weekend? I am not someone who can do nothing so I need a thing if that makes sense.

I'm concerned that I've played cool mom as boss and I'm not sure that employees are working the full amount of hours. Have noticed people coming in around 10 and leaving around 4:30 or 5 a… more

One of the directors on my team is a woman in her 30s and she speaks in a very child-like affected way. If I was pressed to give it a term I'd say "basic" or "Cali" girl but it… more

Please bear with me as you read this. My boss has been out on maternity leave and she set me up with a lot of resources and all her responsibilities. I have absolutely thrived and we've seen a lot… more

I made a commitment to get into a 40-45 hour workweek and I'm already looking at what will be 50 hours this week likely. If I don't put in that kind of time then things are going to suffer - m… more

I was given reviews this week from employees who report to me and one of the notes that seemed consistent was that I'm a micromanager! I'm not sure how to address this because the reviews are … more

On the family note, my husband has recently taken over the afternoon-time with the kids and we've swapped some of the home vs work ratio. But my son told me today that he misses me and that daddy … more

I'd really like honest answers - who sometimes prioritizes work over family?

I just joined a new company that's got a much more casual tone than the last place and I was told today that I come off a little stiff. Surely it's ok to be too formal than not formal enough??… more

Do you ever feel embarrassed or guilty with how much you're paid vs your reports?

I am losing my memory. I haven't gotten it checked out yet. And I don't know when I should disclose this because I can't afford to be quietly retired yet and it's not all that bad or n… more

I have ADHD, for reference on this: I'm starting off the year realizing that I am already so antsy for the next thing. I've had this before, I usually manage to stick it out but have often bla… more

I'm having a really hard making friends with women in my office as they all have kids and I'm the no-kids woman. I have a fairly low key social life outside of the office and would love to go … more

My husband surprised me today by coming to the office and it was very sweet but he's kind of a lot, and it was embarrassing. He was introducing himself to people and laughs very loud and a few peo… more

Doing a retrospective mentally of my career and I'm wondering if being a female exec is what you expected it to be like. All answers welcome!

I am a consultant for leadership development and as I've been doing end of year and the first start of the year kickoffs with companies I've been shocked to see how many people are feeling ver… more

Hey, I am dealing with some news that's tough and I'm struggling to keep a positive attitude but reallly need to motivate people in the new year and stay light. There is no reason for me to le… more

What are three things you wish your company could do better this year?

Anyone struggling with a hidden illness? I don’t want to share my diagnosis broadly and folks who need to know, do. It is not serious enough to take an LOA but it does require treatments during biz h… more

Are you a person who does resolutions? If so, what's top of the list? If not, why not?

Any partners in public accounting firms here? Considering disputing compensation (number of units awarded) but weighing the potential harm it could cause versus the actual chances of success. Would lo… more

How do you manage finances with your SO and reaching life goals (house purchase etc) if you have a big delta in savings (SO has student loans while I have nearly a million saved). Income wise it’s mor… more