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Why Confidence Is the Key for Women in MBAs Succeeding in the C-Suite

Confidence is key: How MBA alumni conquer the C-suite with courage and networking.

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Insights from female top executives

It’s no secret that the business world can pose a challenging environment for women who want rise to the top. Indeed, a 2016 report found that of all Global Fortune 500 companies, only 10.9% of top management positions were occupied by women. The crux of the issue is preconceived ideas concerning female capabilities.

You can read how an MBA could be part of the solution in the recently published article on BusinessBecause here:

https://www.businessbecause.com/news/women-in-business/5703/why-confidence-key-women-mbas-success-c-suite

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