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  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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  Job Search

  Laid Off? Start Here.

  This article incorporates insights from career development leaders and Forté community experts on navigating layoffs and professional transitions. Getting laid off hurts. And the hardest part isn’t the job loss. It’s the story you start telling yourself about what it means. Maybe it means you weren’t good enough.Maybe it means you’re behind.Maybe it means everyone […]

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  Forté Signals

  What’s the Deal with Job Descriptions?

  Have you heard the stat about women only applying to jobs when they meet nearly all of the requirements? It shows up in workshops on confidence, leadership development, career planning… Pick a topic and at some point someone will mention it. The exact numbers change depending on who tells the story. But the basic claim […]

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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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  Articles

  Worked Up Over Words

  When vocabulary becomes evidence Lately, ordinary conversations at work feel strangely high-stakes. At first, the sensitivity seemed to focus on specific vocabulary words. You can literally see people asking themselves in real-time, “can I still say this?” But it’s not really about vocabulary, or any one particular word. People are careful with their words because […]

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  B-School Spotlights

  Beyond data points: 5 MBA features women should look for in a supportive program

  This blog is sponsored by Indiana University – Bloomington (Kelley School of Business) and written by Tracy James You’ve reviewed rankings and employment stats. But do you have a good feel for the culture of your top choices? Do they provide the support women need to thrive in their MBA program and careers? As you’re […]

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