Paths to power: Advancing women in government
Deloitte; March 1, 2010
The report outlines the various paths to power through the experiences of women around the world with successful careers in the public sector. Even though the path to achieving gender parity has been slow and uneven, the public sector's openness to women serves as a model for the private sector, and ultimately for women as a global workforce. Ms. Liswood was asked to provide her perspectives on diversity, the empowerment and advancement of women, as well as the challenges that lie ahead.
Men Who Have Daughters Tend to See Better
In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview conducted in Davos, at the World Economic Forum's 2010 Annual Meeting, Ms. Liswood discusses common problems faced by women in top leadership positions around the globe and why she is inspired by Michelle Obama despite her primary role as wife.
Professional Businesswomen of California - PBWC’s 20th Anniversary Conference:'20/20' A look at the Past, a Vision for the Future
On May 6th, 2009, Liswood hosted a keynote panel at PBWC’s 20th anniversary Annual Conference. Panelists included a number of women from the 'Fortune 50 Most Powerful Women in Business' and the 'Fortune 50 Highest Paid Women in Business' lists such as Safra Catz and Deborah McWhinney, among others. This closing keynote session looked at the progress women in business have made over the last 20 years, and laid out the steps for continued progress over the next 20. Both barriers and opportunities were discussed and ways for women to 'hurry history' as they continue on their journey.
Closing the Gender Gap
A Pricewaterhouse Coopers documentary, the film features Laura Liswood and other international experts in an effort to exemplify the key role played by gender in the global market-economy. Statistics show that women and men enter the labor market in equal numbers. The dynamic is very different for high-ranking positions. The film provides a glimpse into the challenges and barriers faced by women and explores the cost of not closing the gender gap.
Salzburg Global Seminar - November, 2007
Judith Dobrzynski interviews Laura Liswood on the challenges faced by women in politics and business on the path to advancing their careers. Women and minorities frequently face institutional, historical as well as behavioral barriers that result in a “glass ceiling” effect. Liswood identifies a number of mechanisms to help women advance in their lives as well as in their careers.
Salzburg Global Seminar
Laura gives the keynote address for Session 447 of the Salzburg Global Seminar in November of 2007 titled: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Politics and Business. This five-day seminar explored the barriers that keep women from top political and business positions and strategies for overcoming these challenges.
Anina.net
Anina.net interviews Laura about trust. Laura addresses the fact that, at times, we over-scrutinize politicians, especially women. The topic of trust, in relation to gender, is also addressed in the interview.
Talkshoe
Laura speaks with Kansas City's Kelly Scanlon on Scanlon's radio show 'Eye on Small Busienss' about her book Women World Leaders, what it will take for a woman to become president of the United States, and the different challenges faced by women in business. One of Laura's messages is that women must embrace their entitlement to lead in government and business. The future for women is to seek power and not give up on their struggle for change.
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