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What working with women taught us about everyone else

by Amanda Portinari | Apr 24, 2026 | Article

“We have $50 million in capital just sitting there. We can’t reinvest it in the business because we just don’t have the leadership chops.” This is what a CFO recently said to our founder and CEO, Andrea Janzen, over dinner, not in a boardroom....
Welcoming Doreen Bartoldus: A Trailblazer Joins Ambition Theory

Welcoming Doreen Bartoldus: A Trailblazer Joins Ambition Theory

by Amanda Portinari | Jun 28, 2024 | Article

We first got to know Doreen Bartoldus through her passion for helping women in construction. But it wasn’t until we worked together on launching the NAWIC Leadership Academy that we truly understood her dedication to the cause. Doreen had this incredible vision for a...
Combating ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’ In The Workplace: Insights and Strategies

Combating ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’ In The Workplace: Insights and Strategies

by Amanda Portinari | Mar 12, 2024 | Article

Guest Post by Janine Trinidad, Senior Trainer, Construction Education at Procore I recently came across a phenomenon that is widespread yet under-recognized called the Tall Poppy Syndrome. An organization based in Canada with Dr. Rumeet Billan has studied this issue...

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