The 2013 Forbes 400 Wealthiest Americans ranking has been released, and this year's list includes only 48 women. The top ten wealthiest women on the list include: #6 - Chrysty Walton (and family) #8 - Alice Walton #15 - Jacqueline Mars #23 - Abigail Johnson # 29 - Anne Cox Chambers #35 - Laurene Powell Jobs (and family) #49 - Elaine Marshall (and … [Read more...]
Most Powerful Women in the World 2013 Announced
Who are the most powerful women in the world? According to the Forbes 2013 World's Most Powerful Women List, they come from diverse industries, including business, technology, media, politics, philanthropy, real estate, investments, fashion and retail, food and beverage, and entertainment (i.e., celebrities). Of the 100 power women on the list, a large percentage work in … [Read more...]
Fortune’s “40 under 40” Includes Just 5 Women
In an article on Forbes.com, Kathy Caprino asks, "Where are the Women on Fortune's '40 under 40' List?" That's a very good question. According to Fortune, the most innovative, powerful, and impressive business people under the age of 40 are nearly all men. As Caprino notes, the first woman on the list can't be found until #20 where Google VP Marissa Mayer landed. Just 5 … [Read more...]
The Online Influence of Forbes’ Most Powerful Women
Forbes recently published its annual list of the 100 Most Powerful Women. The list includes leaders from the political, media, entertainment, non-profit, and business worlds, including U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, PepsiCo Inc. Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi, and entertainer Lady Gaga. It's safe to assume that these women have a great deal of influence in their … [Read more...]
Are You On The List?
Forbes has named the World's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.... You may be shocked at some of the women included, some left out...and where they are all ranking. For instance: The President of McDonalds. The company and restaurant that children can spot from five miles away by the golden arches, just made the list at #92. Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, is #1 on the … [Read more...]
What Stops Us from Reaching Our Potential?
Guest post by Anna Dworaczynska (learn more about Anna at the end of this post) I am an avid reader of online edition of Forbes magazine, where I regularly read the Forbes Woman column. The column features everything from latest tips for women entrepreneurs to latest trends in management. However, this weeks’ story, written by Heidi Brown, focuses on struggles and fight for … [Read more...]