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Is “Professionalism” Holding Women Back?
In the business world, people expect each other to look and behave in professional ways — but “professional” means different things at different workplaces. In some cases, “professionalism” could be used to discriminate against someone who doesn’t fit a certain mold.
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Diversity and Inclusion
At Forté Diversity Day, Nicole Conforti Made International Connections
Forté’s first-ever Diversity Day brought together more than 200 women from around the globe. For Nicole Conforti, it was a chance to grow her MBA network.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Out & Allied in B-School: Finding and Building Supportive Communities
How does self-identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community affect one’s experiences in business school and post-MBA? Four MBA alumni share insights.
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Career Stage
At Her First Forté Event, Lisette Tapia Learned From Women Leaders
Lisette Tapia, a junior at the State University of New York at New Paltz, shares what it was like attending a Forté event for the first time — and her takeaways from the 2021 Candid Conversations Leadership Conference.
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5 Ways to Be Your Authentic Self in a Leadership Role
Women with diverse backgrounds often face additional challenges in their careers, from racism to unconscious bias. Forté invited three women leaders of Asian heritage to share how they overcame obstacles like these to succeed in business.
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MBALauncher Jessica Yu Jin Isn’t Letting Anti-Asian Sentiment Hold Her Back
Looking to the future, Jessica Yu Jin hopes that with an MBA, she can show other Asian women what’s possible for them. For now, she is focused on sharing resources and encouraging people to consider perspectives that are different from their own.
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