Minneapolis (Star Tribune) - Minneapolis, the biggest city in the American state of Minnesota, has for the past few years witnessed the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing group of Somali women, the driving force behind the growth of the Karmel Square Mall. Despite its modest beginnings as a collection of storefronts in an old machine shop, the mall...

On March 1 2015, CEO Middle East announced its fifth annual list of the most important female influencers across the Arab world, with HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi topping the ranking for the fifth year running.  The first woman in the United Arab Emirates to hold a ministerial position, she has served in the UAE Federal Government since 2004, and...

 Women are transforming the face of business and society, moving into leadership roles as business owners and in corporations. What are the characteristics that set successful women business leaders apart? Research and experience suggest that these top ten characteristics are key for women business leaders to maximize success the 21st century. span...

 Are there some similar traits of successful business women? What do most of these women have in common? While there is probably no magic formula, there do seem to be various characteristics that many successful women share. Let's examine some of these different traits. Self-Confidence: Do you believe in yourself and your skills? People (ie prospective...

 There are some very good reasons why positive women excel at everything they do. Have you noticed most people see the world and economy as negative and voice their comments with doom and gloom? You may not have paid attention to how you feel after you listen to them but it is undoubtedly negative; how could it be anything else? You will either...