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Women held 31.7% of top executive positions across industries in 2021. At Stoltz, we know women make great leaders — and we envision a world where there are an equal number of women in leadership as men. We asked several women we admire who hold leadership positions, or are experts in their field, to share their experiences with us and what leadership means for them. Here are their stories.

Graphic of Susie Keller and the text "Owning Up: Women in Leadership"

That Was Not on My Bing Card – Leading Through the Unexpected

What it Means to Be the Woman Behind the Lens

Photo of Mayor Lauren McLean and the text "Owning Up: Women in Leadership"

People-First Leadership from Boise’s First Elected Woman Mayor

Leading the Way: Elaine Clegg’s Insightful Path in Transit

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Learning from the Best Mistakes

Jaime Ekman’s Hope for Her Two Daughters

What is success? Rewriting the definition as a reformed overachiever.

Women are redefining what it means to have work-life balance

Tracy Hitchcock leads with empathy, curiosity, and a little bit of sass (or a whole lot)

What does it mean to be inspired by Phyllis Neffler of the movie Troop Beverly Hills?

Making It So: Strengthening Teams with Authenticity

What to do when you get laid off.