Sunday, January 30, 2011
On Perseverance and High Achievement
Read the address by Taft School's headmaster, William R. MacMullen, to parents on high achievement. His basic premise is that true greatness is not all god-given, but developed through dedication and self-perseverance. It's a good thing to compare to the Tiger Mom approach. (Thanks, Lucy)
Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were
"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .
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Even women who earn overwhelmingly positive performance reviews are told that they have ‘personality flaws,’ a new study finds. The double...
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Many talented rural students don't go to elite schools, because they are unaware of the options. Read more in the NYT . Thanks, +Ju...
