The New York Times, November 13, 2014:

Executive Women, Finding (and Owning) Their Voice

Four chief executives describe the importance of taking stands, and of making sure they're heard.

Inside Higher Ed, November 17, 2014:

Shirtstorm

People took note when a scientist explained a major breakthrough while wearing a shirt showing women as sex objects.

The Wall Street Journal At Work Blog, November 17, 2014:

The Case Against Positive Thinking

Blame it on Oprah.

Positive thinking is touted as the key that unlocks success (remember "The Secret", which the Oprah Winfrey's show helped make an international best-seller?), but it turns out that an overwhelmingly rosy outlook can keep us from achieving our goals, according to psychologist Gabriele Oettingen.

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Academe Today, November 18, 2014:

Science Isn't the Problem. Scientists Are.

The pipeline for women in STEM fields is leaky because of pervasive sexism and toxic work environments.

Ageism in Academe

When colleges don't give a hoot about senior faculty members, it's the institutions that suffer, writes Howard Good.

Inside Higher Ed, November 21, 2014:

A Failure to Communicate

Don't assume what your colleague is thinking -- in-person discussion can avoid misunderstanding and build constructive relationships, writes John P. Frazee.

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Academe Today, November 24, 2014:

How to Be a Dean

What should you be thinking about if you want to become a dean? What do you need to know once you get the job? And what are some ways you can do it better? We've created a booklet full of tips, trends, and ideas. Download it here.

The Harvard Business Review, November 24, 2014:

The Hard Data on Being a Nice Boss

There's an age-old question out there: Is it better to be a "nice" leader to get your staff to like you? Or to be tough as nails to inspire respect and hard work? Despite the recent enthusiasm for wellness initiatives like mindfulness and meditation at the office, and despite the movement toward more horizontal organizational charts, most people still assume the latter is best.

From the AAMC Group on Women in Medicine and Science:

The State of Women in Academic Medicine: The Pipeline and Pathways to Leadership, 2013-2014

The AAMC is proud to release The State of Women in Academic Medicine: The Pipeline and Pathways to Leadership Report, 2013-2014. This rewritten and redesigned version of the biennial Women in U.S. Academic Medicine Statistics and Medical School Benchmarking Report offers detailed statistics on the proportion of women throughout academic medicine - from learner and faculty ranks through the pipeline to leadership. This new iteration of the report includes:

• Additional departmental snapshots for women residents and faculty
• Longitudinal data to identify trends over the past five and ten years
• Suggestions for institutions to promote equitable environments
• Best practices from the community and scholarship to take action at your school
• The new Benchmarking Tool which allows you to present the report's findings and use the 2013-2014 benchmarking tables to compare your school to the national average

View The State of Women in Academic Medicine website to view the report, download the benchmarking tables, and explore the Benchmarking Tool at www.aamc.org/members/gwims/statistics.