12 Tips to Become a Woman CEO

12 Tips to Become a Woman CEO


Your chances of becoming a C Suite executive as a woman are a fraction of the odds a man has. There are many structural changes that companies need to make, but what's in your control? Here are some ways to break through that stubborn glass ceiling.

Currently, 24 percent of C Suite executives are women. Only 6 percent of fortune 500 CEOs are women. Why are there so few? Follow these tips to enhance your chances of breaking through that stubborn glass ceiling.

1. Stop volunteering for thankless tasks.

Research shows that women are more likely to either get chosen for or volunteer for thankless tasks that won’t get them promoted, such as planning an office party. Stop volunteering to take on responsibilities like this, unless you really get enjoyment out of it. Focus instead on things that bring the company more visibility, prestige, expand the footprint of the company, or revenue — these lead to promotion. That being said, if you are a social change leader, you also want to focus on creating a big social impact, but if you work for a for-profit company, you always have to be equipped with an argument about how social impact will positively affect the company’s bottom line.

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