Research shows that women at that mid level tend to get promoted based on performance, and men tend to get promoted based on potential.
Beth BrookeRead
Investing in women and girls may once have been considered a radical notion or even a waste of resources, but in most places in the world today, women and girls are increasingly recognized as a critical link to greater prosperity, political stability, better health and public policy.
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What this quote means
Investing in women and girls leads to significant societal benefits.
Pat Mitchell emphasizes that the investment in women and girls is crucial for societal progress. Historically viewed as unconventional or ineffective, this approach is now increasingly acknowledged as vital for achieving prosperity, political stability, and improved health and public policy outcomes worldwide.
Themes
WomenGirlsInvestmentProsperitySociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about economic development, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of gender inclusivity.
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