When we get feedback on women, we ask, "Is that real or is that the gender bias at play?" Everyone could start doing that today and I think we'd see really big results.

When people are really suffering, and we know they're suffering, that question can be a very difficult one. Inadvertently, I think without anyone meaning it, it communicates a lack of empathy.

We need to talk more openly about mentorships and sponsorships. Women don't get the mentoring, and particularly the sponsors, they need to succeed as much as men.

Leaders should strive for authenticity over perfection.

Believe in yourself and negotiate for yourself. Own your own success.

Its time to cheer on girls and women who want to sit at the table

Real empathy is sometimes not insisting that it will be okay but acknowledging that it is not.