Forté Foundation SmartBriefDesigned specifically for women business leaders, Fort&#233; Foundation SmartBrief is a monthly e-newsletter. It provides a monthly dose of inspiration for current and future women business leaders.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/forte/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/forte?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifForté Foundation SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/forte?sb_code=rssen-us24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTWho is responsible for promoting more women as leaders?http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D0DA912E0-6BA4-45B1-A50C-AC37C21EC17C%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D0DA912E0-6BA4-45B1-A50C-AC37C21EC17C%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe debate about how to get more women in the high ranks of corporate America has taken a split path, with some calling on wo -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTTop StoryHow to lead like Margaret Thatcherhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D19403C3D-C5EC-4842-8B66-16657129F7B3%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D19403C3D-C5EC-4842-8B66-16657129F7B3%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe late Margaret Thatcher's rise to power was accompanied by sheer self-conviction and a willingness to embrace conflict if  -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTLeadership at WorkSpeak up, take risks to move your career forwardhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D1ADAFAB0-D359-404A-820E-25A1342A88DA%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D1ADAFAB0-D359-404A-820E-25A1342A88DA%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIt's critical to step up and embrace opportunities even when you have doubts, according to the three businesswomen profiled i -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTLeadership at WorkStudy: Women excel at business leadershiphttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D56AA04D7-EC79-48D1-BE7B-D0B12769063D%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D56AA04D7-EC79-48D1-BE7B-D0B12769063D%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssWomen make better business leaders than men do, research suggests.  -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTLeadership at WorkCompanies add female board members without CEO experiencehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DE19D6A86-45A2-4B92-A88F-D2DBBA3999D3%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DE19D6A86-45A2-4B92-A88F-D2DBBA3999D3%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSome corporations are adding more women to their boards by looking for qualified candidates who may not have served as chief  -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTLeadership at WorkDo men and women have different ideas about business ethics?http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D69795153-F435-4EBD-A97C-F09A7AA496BC%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D69795153-F435-4EBD-A97C-F09A7AA496BC%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTLeadership at WorkHow finding a sponsor can kick-start your careerhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DF36EFCBD-EA7B-4913-BD2F-435F08A489E8%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DF36EFCBD-EA7B-4913-BD2F-435F08A489E8%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTLeadership at WorkWhy "feminine" traits are key for successful leadershiphttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DE8D67216-811D-4266-8E05-8D2274739F34%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DE8D67216-811D-4266-8E05-8D2274739F34%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTLeadership at Work2013 Fort&eacute; MBA Women's Leadership Conferencehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D83070ACB-A122-4305-B9AD-27C5CBD02BA9%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D83070ACB-A122-4305-B9AD-27C5CBD02BA9%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssExclusively for MBA Women at Forte sponsor schools, this must-attend event taking place June 28 to 29 in New York City will h -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTFort&eacute; Foundation News2013 Fort&eacute; Financial Services FAST Track Conferencehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DF3189C7B-3CCB-4A9A-8ADD-AABBDDE8B6F6%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DF3189C7B-3CCB-4A9A-8ADD-AABBDDE8B6F6%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssInterested in a career in financial services? Get on the fast track and gain valuable insight into this exciting industry.  -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTFort&eacute; Foundation NewsAdvice for college grads hoping to land that first jobhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D5667E519-362D-43CE-BDD3-C783E0A02ED9%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D5667E519-362D-43CE-BDD3-C783E0A02ED9%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssNew college graduates looking for jobs must brush up on interview skills and do more than just apply for jobs online, writes  -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTFrom College to CareerWhat you can learn at an entry-level positionhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D2DB54427-9213-4190-9386-45A824F9F44D%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D2DB54427-9213-4190-9386-45A824F9F44D%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssWhen you're the lowest person on the office totem pole, such as the office assistant, never doubt that you're learning skills -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTFrom College to CareerTips to help MBA grads get hiredhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DDBB92CEC-D7F2-4BA6-B2D2-A88FB194E8ED%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DDBB92CEC-D7F2-4BA6-B2D2-A88FB194E8ED%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssNew MBA graduates should focus on networking with alumni and highlight their skills and experience to land a job, advises Sco -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTMBA OutlookSome business schools view applicants' social media siteshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D73D4A962-F7CA-4831-B2FB-19567733A170%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D73D4A962-F7CA-4831-B2FB-19567733A170%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssNearly a third of business school admissions officers searched for information about applicants on Google, and 27% viewed app -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTMBA OutlookFor online MBA students, networking requires extra efforthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D40DB949A-DD28-41BE-93AF-D94585578A46%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D40DB949A-DD28-41BE-93AF-D94585578A46%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTMBA OutlookHow timing and family can affect women's pursuit of MBAshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DAE6ADDFB-2D7D-417A-AA2C-B990C7125A11%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DAE6ADDFB-2D7D-417A-AA2C-B990C7125A11%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTMBA OutlookIncreasing number of women are family breadwinnershttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DA93EC8C3-3A93-4023-BFB4-7BA545D01661%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DA93EC8C3-3A93-4023-BFB4-7BA545D01661%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssWomen are the sole breadwinners in 23% of families with only one working spouse, according to data from the U.S.  -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTWomen of the WorldThe problem with flexible working arrangementshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DC54033A5-F356-4A79-912B-B744F3B47B76%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DC54033A5-F356-4A79-912B-B744F3B47B76%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssWhile flexible working arrangements have benefits, women who take advantage of them may have diminished opportunities for adv -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTWomen of the WorldStudy: Women from elite schools are more likely to leave workforcehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DE1FA3F43-A4F3-47C1-9502-375094F0C2B5%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DE1FA3F43-A4F3-47C1-9502-375094F0C2B5%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMothers who attended top-tier universities are more likely to leave the workforce than their peers who went to less prestigio -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTWomen of the WorldHow women and minorities have contributed to economic growthhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D4234D8E6-15E1-4C47-AA39-E031397C1435%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3D4234D8E6-15E1-4C47-AA39-E031397C1435%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTWomen of the WorldThe fear of being laughed at makes cowards of us all.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DCFC1F7B0-66C8-426D-9B64-AD394FC00F42%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D627E0419-FDCA-4D5C-9F72-D1998E5E2CBA%26copyid%3DCFC1F7B0-66C8-426D-9B64-AD394FC00F42%26brief%3Dforte%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssMignon McLaughlin,American author and journalist -More- ]]>24 Apr 2013 12:27:46 CDTSmartQuote