The Bias Cut

Monica Kothari on how she sets limits to promote her well-being, and how affordable child care would make the workplace more equitable and inclusive for women.

Coleen Glessner reflects on the pharma industry’s gender bias, what she’s learned about self-validation, and how “professional experimentation” leads to career success.

Former Nutrisystem CEO Dawn Zier on straightforward communication, zero-tolerance harassment policies, and rethinking the emphasis on networking.

Entrepreneur Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro shares why she doesn’t allow unavoidable biases to bother her, and how she’s prioritizing her employees’ health care.

Northwestern Mutual’s Aditi Javeri Gokhale on taking risks to get noticed and the importance of transparency around work-life balance.

Tembusu Partners executive Theodora Lai on trusting your expertise, taking on new challenges, and constructive leadership.

Executive coach Amy Kimball helps clients facing challenges at work choose reactions that are aligned with their values.

Founder and CEO Amanda von Goetz talks about her unconventional education, ignoring perceived projections, and her company’s “organic diversity.”

Founder and angel investor Marla Shapiro talks safe spaces for vulnerability, the “motherhood penalty,” and when it’s OK to drop the ball.

Walking meetings, intermittent fasting, and an “anytime vacation” policy are how today’s leaders tend to their well-being and encourage work-life balance among their employees.