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 .