BY: Priya Kuma Men are often granted automatic authority in professional settings. Their deeper average pitch and cultural associations with dominance can make even casual statements sound decisive. Women, by contrast, are evaluated not just on what they say but how they say it. A rising inflection may be perceived as uncertainty. Speaking quickly can be […]
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BY: Stephanie Hancock I have been listening closely to how leaders talk about AI. Most conversations focus on speed, efficiency, automation, and have been listening closely to how leaders talk about AI. Most conversations focus optimization. And yes, AI is accelerating everything. It can draft a strategy, analyze trends, generate recommendations, and move decisions forward in seconds. But
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BY: Nicole Hudson Women have always been told to “find their voice.” It’s well-intentioned advice, but it misses the mark. The most influential women in history didn’t simply find their voices. They reframed the entire conversation. They walked into rooms where the narrative had already been written and rewrote it. That’s not just communication. That’s leadership.
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by: Dr. Lisa Wicker Women’s History in the Making: Storytelling as Leadership Spring has always been a season of awakening—but this spring, we are not simply blooming. We are speaking. The Spring 2026 issue of Career Mastered is a declaration. A reminder. A call to action. The Power of Her Voice is not a metaphor—it
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BY: Kayvonna K. Stigall In a world where gender equity remains a work in progress, a growing number of men are using their influence to open doors, amplify voices, and redefine what leadership looks like in the boardroom. These allies recognize that empowering women isn’t just an act of fairness — it’s a strategic advantage
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BY: Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker STEP INTO YOUR SEASON OF POWER Whether your goal is to land a better job, lose weight, finish your degree, or finally become debt-free, power isn’t something you wait to receive—it’s something you decide to walk in. Those who are thriving right now understand that spirit shapes destiny.
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By: Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker, PhD Career Mastered had the privilege of leading a delegation of women leaders and ally supporters to the New York Stock Exchange in celebration of its 10th anniversary. During Investment Day, delegates enjoyed a private historical session, followed by an exclusive tour of the trading floor, photos on the floor,
BY: Katelyn Owen, MSW Here at Career Mastered Magazine, we love celebrating women making moves in their careers. According to data collected from the Women Business Collaborative, this past year there have been nearly 500 women appointed to serve on public boards. These women are trailblazers from all different walks of life, who have fought
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BY: Krystin Morgan Get on the path to board success! If you’re a longstanding board leader, just joined your first board, or are curious about getting started, there’s a lot to know— even for the most experienced boards of directors. We’ve rounded up some of the best books focused on governance, leadership, and board strategy
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A conversation with Michelle L. Taylor, Vice President, Supply Chain at NiSource and independent board director for Griffon Corporation. More women leaders are entering corporate boardrooms with deep operational experience and enterprise fluency. Michelle L. Taylor is one of those leaders. She serves as Vice President, Supply Chain at NiSource and is an independent board
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BY: Jasmine Ball On May 1, 2025 Career Mastered kicked off their signature Brunch with the Masters: Leadership Conversations event in New York City at Hotel Indigo Wall Street. It was the first of many Leadership Conversations set to come to cities across the nation in 2025, designed to offer an exclusive opportunity for aspiring
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BY Kayvonna Stilgal Competition can be fierce. Look around and it’s everywhere, especially in today’s changing trends and economy. In business, competition inspires innovation and creativity in order to win over customers. In life, healthy competition could lead to growth and improvement. But there comes a time when we *need* to stand out in life
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BY: Jasmin Ball Photo by: Jenny Risher There is a beautiful quote I once read from Ralph Waldo Emerson that stated, “To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is
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Many people consider executive presence a nebulous skill. It is a superpower you can spot in the blink of an eye, yet grapple for the right words to describe its essence. Some go so far as to say you either have executive presence or you do not. Who’s got it right? The truth is, like
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BY: Tisha Hammond Janice Bryant Howroyd, affectionately known as JBH, was not born into money. Nor was JBH, the First Lady, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of ActOne Group, a global workforce solutions provider, born into media coverage with paparazzi. Though, in her hometown of Tarboro, NC, she was surrounded by a community of adoring family,
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