Center for Creative Leadership Leading Effectively e-Newsletter, March 2013:

When Smart Is Not Enough
Wise leadership will trump smart leadership when complexity, interconnectivity and ambiguity rule.

 5 Principles for Interdependent Leadership 

Office Politics: Neutral, Not Negative 

A More Efficient Way to Develop Your Talent
Often, senior managers are expected to do much of the heavy lifting of developing others. Developmental networks can lighten the load.

Knowledge @ Wharton, March 13, 2013:

How 'The Road Not Taken' May Be Undermining Your Choices
Feeling satisfied with a decision isn't just about what you choose -- it's also about how you choose it, according to recent research co-authored by Wharton professor Cassie Mogilner. In a series of experiments, Mogilner and her co-authors found that people who made a choice after seeing all of their options simultaneously were happier with the outcome than those who saw them one by one. The culprit behind this lack of satisfaction, they add, was 'the imagined road not taken.'

The Glass Hammer, March 14, 2013:

Why Leadership is a Critical Skill for Career Growth 

 Leadership doesn't begin when you've made it to the top of an organization. It's something you display every day, throughout your career and personal life. Rather than thinking of leadership as something we achieve once we get to the top of a company, we should think of it as a skill that enables us to get to get there.

Huffington Post, March 15, 2013:

Are Women "Leaning Back" or "Being Stung"? Why Aren't More Women Progressing in Business? 

 I was recently struck by a new study released by Catalyst, titled "Good Intentions, Imperfect Execution? Women Get Fewer of the 'Hot Jobs' Needed to Advance." The "hot jobs" referenced here are simply defined as the "mission critical roles and highly visible projects" that exist in any given corporation, and importantly, they often predict career advancement.

Inside Higher Ed, March 19, 2013:

Corporate Men 

 Women in academic science are half as likely as comparably qualified men to be invited to join corporate scientific advisory boards of biotechnical firms, and a new study suggests the problem lies in the mindset of corporate leadership. The problem can, however, be remedied by championing leadership and networking among women in colleges and universities, the authors posit.

The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 22, 2013:

How to Handle Workplace Conflict: One Simple Suggestion
Candy Cane Lane may be an imaginary neighborhood, but that fact shouldn't prevent us from aspiring to a workplace ethic characterized by kindness and professionalism.

AAMC CAS-Chairs, March 24, 2013:

"From Ph.D. to Professoriate: The Role of the Institution in Fostering the Advancement of Postdoc Women," is a new resource book developed by the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA). As noted on the NPA website, "The book provides an overview of our current understanding of the various factors impeding postdoc women's continuation in academia and recommended practices that have shown promise for aiding these women in overcoming these obstacles. The goal is to help focus institutions' efforts to support postdoc women to foster their career advancement."

Fast Company, March 25, 2013:

How Rejection Can Inspire Great Movements: The Story Of MAKERS 

Dyllan McGee wanted to make a documentary about Gloria Steinem. Steinem said no. That rejection  launched MAKERS, a comprehensive video project documenting the entire women's movement.

Fast Company, March 26, 2013:

Einstein's Problem-Solving Formula, And Why You're Doing It All Wrong 

Einstein spent nearly all his time thinking, and very little time doing. Today, we do just the opposite--and it's working against innovation. Here's how to get your ratio right.

The Surprising Secret To Getting Your Emails Read 

Do you feel like you send emails into a black hole? Let's get to the point: you need to start with the conclusion.