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  Forté Signals

  The CFO Path Works. But the On-Ramps Are Closing.

  In the last post, I introduced the difference between signs and signals. At the simplest level, signs are the observable inputs. Signals are what those inputs get interpreted to mean. From an individual perspective, that shows up in familiar ways: your resume, your experience, your credentials. These are the signs. What people believe those things […]

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  Work/Life Effectiveness

  Building a Career and a Family: Real Talk From the Forté Community

  Building a career and a family isn’t a straight line. It’s a constant negotiation between ambition, identity, logistics, and love. So we asked members of our community to share what they wish they’d known earlier, what’s actually helped, and what they’re still figuring out. What emerged wasn’t a perfect formula. It was honest, practical, hard-earned […]

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  Latest Research

  The AI Gender Gap Isn’t What You Think

  If you’ve been paying attention, a familiar story is already starting to settle in. You’ve probably seen the headline: as generative AI reshapes how work gets done, women are falling behind. Adoption is lower. Engagement is lower. And if that gap holds, it compounds.  The data behind that claim is real. A recent global analysis* […]

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  Level Up Your Career

  Stop Telling Women They Need to Develop Skills They Already Have

  Employers are remarkably consistent about the skills they want most. In a recent survey of Forté member companies, employers said they are looking for communication, analytical thinking, coachability, professionalism, leadership, client-facing confidence, and the ability to work well with others. They want people who can stay calm under pressure, build trust quickly, navigate change, and […]

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  Career Advancement

  Give to Gain in Action: Insights from Melody Wilding’s International Women’s Day Session

  The 2026 International Women’s Day theme was Give to Gain, highlighting the power of generosity and collaboration to advance women’s equality. At Forté, where these conversations happen year-round and not just when the social media calendar declares it International Women’s Day, we found ourselves interpreting the theme a little differently. In a note to the […]

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  Forté Signals

  Why “What’s My Next Step?” Is the Wrong Career Question Now

  For most of our working lives, we are taught to believe that progress should feel clear. You do the work.You do it well.You get good feedback.You pass Go. But the $200 never shows up. You start wondering if maybe you misread the rules.Or if you missed something obvious that everyone else seems to know.Or if […]

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