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Reinvent Opportunity, Restore Satisfaction

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The research also found the top reasons for respondents’ dissatisfaction are: being underpaid (cited by 47 percent of women versus 44 percent of men); a lack of opportunity for growth (36 percent versus 32 percent); no opportunity for career advancement (33 percent versus 34 percent); and feeling trapped (29 percent versus 32 percent).

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Female Leadership on the Decline in Canada :: Women on Business

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found that the number of women in top executives positions in Canada has fallen over the past year from 37 women in the highest-paying executive jobs in 2006 to just 31 in 2007. Furthermore, of the 535 highest paid and most senior positions at those companies, only 5.8% are held by women (down from 6.9% in the prior year).

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Mom’s The Boss

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I started Hybrid Mom in 2006 with a few colleagues in the publishing world. LC: ‘In business men seem to be able to have a career and a family without having to choose, while women have almost an either or situation. LC: ‘Can you give me a little background on you and how Hybrid Mom started’? You know, it’s very hard to work from home.

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Failure and Change

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Built over several years online, writing for various sites, then starting my own in 2006. However, our lives and our careers are important. At the beginning of the new year I felt unsatisfied with my work, out of touch with what I really want to be doing. So, I took stock of what I have. My blog is a massive body of work.

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Women in Power: Leadership Differences By Gender

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Some of the respondents also mention women’s family responsibilities and their shortage of experience as detriments to a successful career. 2006, March 22). In the mean time the same research shows that 69 percent of respondents say that men and women are equally good leaders. McKenna, M. 2007, Special Issue: Women). Women in Power.

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FOX Business News Anchor Liz Claman Answers Questions from WomenOnBusiness.com

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Liz is the author of The Best Investment Advice I Ever Received: Priceless Wisdom from Warren Buffett, Jim Cramer, Suze Orman, Steve Forbes, and Dozens of Other Top Financial Experts (Warner Books 2006). Gunelius: What advice would you give to young women about to embark on a career in business? You can read Liz’s full bio here.

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