Publications

Changing the state of workplace inequality requires ongoing research that looks closely at the existing biases in corporate culture. By sharing our top findings, we’re equipping women and underrepresented minorities with the tools and insights to navigate the leadership track with courage.

Books

Break Your Own Rules: How To Change The Patterns Of Thinking That Block Women’s Paths To Power
By Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt
Learn more about this award-winning publication.

 

The Influence Effect: A new Path to Power for Women Leaders
By Kathryn Heath, Jill Flynn, Mary Davis Holt, and Diana Faison
Learn more about this best-selling publication.

White Papers/Reports

Why Meetings Matter Even More for Women
July 2014

Hire a Personal Board of Directors (Because You’re the CEO of Your Career)
January 2013

HBR Guide For Women At Work

In November 2018, the Harvard Business Review released its HBR Guide for Women at Work, which featured five articles by our firm. Read more.

Articles Published in the Harvard Business Review

Mentors, Stop Saying “I Understand”
“Too many leaders over-relate and under-listen”
By Kathryn Heath and Brenda Wensil
July 2020, Mentors Stop Saying “I Understand”

To Build an Inclusive Culture, Start with Inclusive Meetings
“To Build an Inclusive Culture, Start with Inclusive Meetings”
By Kathryn Heath and Brenda Wensil
September, 2019 To Build an Inclusive Culture Start with Inclusive MeetingsComments through Sept 9

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“4 Ways Women Can Build Relationships When They Feel Excluded at Work”
By Brenda F. Wensil and Kathryn Heath
July 27, 2018 HBR_4 Ways Women Can Build Relationships When They Feel Excluded at Work

 

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“3 Simple Ways for Women to Rethink Office Politics and Wield More Influence at Work”
By Kathryn Heath
December 19, 2017  HBR_3 Simple Ways for Women to Rethink Office Politics and Wield More Influence at Work

 

“Women, Find Your Voice”
By Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt
June 2014  Women Find Your Voice_by FHH Partners_HBR JUNE 2014

 

“How Women Can Show Passion at Work Without Seeming Emotional’”
By Kathryn Heath and Jill Flynn
Communication – Digital Article
September 2015 How Women Can Show Passion at Work Without Seeming “Emotional”_by K Heath and J Flynn_HBR Blog 9.30.15

 

“Even When Women Ask for a Raise, They Don’t Ask for Enough”
By Kathryn Heath
July 2014 HBR_Even When Women Ask for a Raise They Don’t Ask for Enough_K Heath 7.14.14

 

“Office Politics: A Skill Women Should Lean Into”
By Kathryn Heath
February 2014 HBR Blog Office Politics A Skill Women Should Lean Into 2.27.14

 

“4 Strategies for Women Navigating Office Politics”
By Kathryn Heath
January 2015  4 Strategies for Women Navigating Office Politics – K Heath – HBR Online Jan 14, 2015

 

“How Women Respond to Frustration at Work, and Why”
By Kathryn Heath
Do women feel more frustration, or just express their feelings more?
November 2013  HBR_How Women Respond to Frustration at Work, and Why

 

“Women Who Sell Get Promoted”
By Jill Flynn,  Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt
September 2012  HBR_Women Who Sell Get Promoted

 

“Six Paradoxes Women Leaders Face in 2013”
By Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt
January 2013  HBR_Six Paradoxes Women Leaders Face in 2013

 

“Three Ways Women Can Make Office Politics Work for Them”
By Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt
March 2012  HBR_Three Ways Women Can Make Office Politics Work for Them

 

“Collaboration’s Hidden Tax on Women’s Careers”
By Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt
November 2011  HBR_Collaboration’s Hidden Tax on Women’s Careers

 

“Four Ways Women Stunt Their Careers Unintentionally”
By Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt
October 2011  HBR_Four Ways Women Stunt Their Careers Unintentionally

 

“Overcoming the Mental Barriers to Equal Pay”
By Mary Davis Holt
April 2010  HBR_Overcoming the Mental Barriers to Equal Pay

 

“How to Ask for a Raise” 
By Carolyn O’Hara contribution by Diana Faison
March 5, 2015  How to Ask for a Raise_by_Carlolyn O’Hara

Other Publications

“Why Meetings Matter Even More for Women”
By Kathryn Heath and Diana Faison
July 2014
Success.com

 

“Work-Life Balance for a New Generation”
By Diana Faison
May 2014
LeadChangeGroup.com

 

“The Rules Women Need to Break”
By Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath and Mary Davis Holt
May/June 2012 (pp. 9-10)
Washington CPA Magazine  The Rules Women Need To Break

 

“Women Need to Break a Few of Their Own Rules”
By Jill Flynn
September 2011
Human Capital Review  Women Need To Break a Few of Their Own Rules

 

“How ‘Old Rule’ Thinking is Sabotaging Your Career”
By Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath and Mary Davis Holt
September 2012
The Globe and Mail  How ‘old rule’ thinking is sabotaging your career – The Globe and Mail 11.14.11

 

 “Are You Blocking Your Own Success?”
By Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt
September 2011
CNBC.com  Are You Blocking Your Own Success_by FHH_CNBC Blog_9.14.11

 

“How Small Changes Create Big Differences for Women”
By Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt
September 2011
CNN.com  How small changes create big differences for women – by FHH_CNN_9.13.11