If you cannot find something positive to say about another woman, say nothing at all. - Dianne Bevelander

I would advise that women remain aware of gender stereotypes and the implicit bias that this produces—in others and in themselves. They should not be afraid to debate and question issues of diversity within and beyond the classroom.

The results of the research showed that women skewed towards men in trust situations at work. The question I had asked was, if you had a risky project, who would you ask to be on your team, and many women chose men. At first, I blamed the women. This is ridiculous; I wanted to say to them! Open your eyes! Thankfully, we had some very good reviewers who thought that the results of the research were good but suggested that a more critical appraisal was necessary.

An MBA is truly a transformational experience. You learn so much about yourself, you gain business knowledge, and you make invaluable and lasting friendships. I would encourage more women to think about doing an MBA.