It’s an exciting time in our nation’s history—the first ever viable female candidate for President is still in the race. If it doesn’t seem like a big deal to you, consider this:
· While there are currently over 30 female heads of state around the globe, the US has never had one.
· only 33 women have served in the US Senate over the last 80 years.
· In the House of Representatives, only 216 women have served over the last 115 years, compared to 11,489 men (no, that’s not a typo.)
No matter your party affiliation or voting preference, take steps for positive change and greater gender equity:
· Point out the positive, not the negative. As a woman, your critique of another woman may be used by others to support their belief that women aren’t suited to leadership roles. If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all.
· Watch for “potential” in women. Take a chance on a woman. So what if a woman has never held a position or done the job before or the last one failed. If she wants to do it, give her a chance. We don’t stop hiring or electing men just because one of them lets us down.
· Watch out for expecting more from women or holding them to a higher standard. Women can be their own worst enemy. Don’t hold yourself to unreachable standards or criticize women for aiming high and taking a risk.
· Learn what your friends do and toot their horn for them. (And let them know what you do so they can send business your way.)
· Vote for and hire your friends. Your friends are the people with your best interest in mind, who lead with integrity and courage, right? Who better to work with and entrust?
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