Seventy percent of women who define themselves as highly balanced believe they are more successful than their colleagues, according to newly released research from the Hot Mommas project, a GW School of Business-supported research initiative which chronicles the best practices of women who have achieved success in multiple facets of their life.
 The research, which was conducted between 2005 and 2007, is based on an in-depth survey of 269 working women in the U.S. One of the questions survey respondents were asked was how successful they felt relative to other colleagues. “We found that the most balanced segment of the survey population was a group of women termed ‘Master Balancers.' They actually believed they were much more successful than their colleagues, versus the rest of the survey population,” said Kathy Korman Frey, adjunct professor and associate director of GWSB's Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.
According to Frey, “Master Balancers” were defined as women who rated very high on professional drive, personal/family expectations, and their ability to balance both. Forty percent of the general survey population — which was comprised of working women —believed they were more successful than their colleagues while 70 percent of “Master Balancers” believed they were more successful than their colleagues.
“There is a great deal of discussion among women, educators, and thought leaders about success and how we define it,” Frey added. “These Master Balancers are creating a new definition of success. Our survey, and ongoing research, will shed new light on how they're doing it.”
Research for the Hot Mommas Project is supported in part by an endowment provided by Businesswoman Linda Rabbitt, MA'72, and included in the mission of the George Washington University School of Business, Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. The Hot Mommas Project will release the remainder of the research via installments on its blog: HotMommasProject.blogspot.com or you can visit HotMommas.org for more links and information.
Who is a Hot Momma?
A Hot Momma is someone who has achieved success in both their professional and personal lives.These extraordinary women have figured out the key to being able to have the best of all worlds. They do it all and do it well, and no you don't have to be a momma to be Hot Momma. These women are taking charge and creating situations that allow them to flourish in all of their endeavors. See our survey page if you are, or know, a Hot Momma and are willing to share your experience.
The Hot Mommas Project's mission is to increase self-efficacy in women and girls by providing scalable, global, free access to role models online. Women who are interested in serving as a role model can participate in the Hot Mommas Project case-study competition which will be launched on October 13. Case-study competition winners will have the opportunity to have their stories published in a leading Prentice Hall textbook.
Who is a Cool Daddy?Cool Daddies arealso dedicated to making it all work. They excel professionally and still take time to have fulfilled personal lives. These men approach business and family a little differently and know that it's not a choice between a work and play. Cool Daddies know that it's important to have success in all facets of their lives and have structured their life business model to help them do it all. Once again, you don't have to be a daddy to be a Cool Daddy. If you're a Cool Daddy, or know someone who is, please stop by our evolving brother site, http://www.cooldaddies.org/
About Kathy Korman Frey
 Title: GWSB adjunct professor of management and associate director for GWSB Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE)
Job Duties: Teach Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership, run the “Hot Mommas Project,” and play well with others.
Years at GW: 6
Best part of working for the GWSB: The students have major hustle.
Favorite place on campus: Starbucks
What co-workers don't know about me: I broke off my two front teeth at age 15 in a sports accident.
Favorite things to do on the weekends: Hang out with husband and two (moderately well-behaved) kids.
Favorite Book: Current Favorite: “The Four Hour Work Week” by Tim Ferriss – turns 9 to 5 on its head. |
