In the U.S., majority rule has common acceptance, yet in our workforce, it remains an elusive goal in some industries. Women comprise 57 percent of the U.S. workforce, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Despite majority status, women still confront issues ranging from pay inequity to stereotypes related to leadership roles.
I began my professional career directing communications for collegiate athletic teams, some all-male, at several elite institutions. It was my introduction to being the only woman in the room (or bus). For the past decade, the construction business has been my milieu, an industry that remains male-dominated. I've been fortunate. An exceptional mentor and the opportunity to observe and change some of the ways that I do business have contributed to my steady rise, even though I’m often still the only woman in the room.