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How Women in STEM Can Use Emotional Intelligence to Become Leaders
August 21, 2023
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage your own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. This skill is crucial for anyone looking to become a successful leader, but it’s especially important for women in STEM. Women in STEM often work in male-dominated fields where we sometimes face bias or discrimination. It’s...
How Women in STEM Can Use Emotional Intelligence to Become Resilient Leaders
March 17, 2020
Women in STEM fields face unique challenges compared to other industries. From lower pay and lack of mentorship, to motherhood, being stereotyped, to having competencies questioned due to gender, women in these fields need to be hardy and resilient.This is especially true of women who hope to become leaders in their fields. Women represent approximately 50% of all bachelor degrees in science and engineering, yet the proportion declines with higher education: only 44% of women earn Master’s...