Moving to the Next Level: Insights from the 11th Annual Women's Leadership Conference

Women in business have come a long way, but moving to absolute parity with men requires continued planning and even consciousness raising on the part of both genders. Equality is not about men reaching across an invisible divide. It is about narrowing that divide. Women should pursue mentorship and sponsorship and use personal brands to distinguish and promote themselves. And companies should strategize diversity the way they strategize other business initiatives—including placing more women on corporate boards. Meanwhile, awareness of unconscious bias and of the added challenges LGBT workers face are the basis for creating an inclusive environment for every worker.