This image, above the headline "The Female Factor," appeared in the August 1987 issue of Training and Development Journal. This article highlighted ways to avoid sex-role stereotypes. In today's business environment, the biggest gender issue issue in the workplace is the lack of females in the C-Suite. Although the percentage is shrinking, it is still not where it should be.

More women are working than ever before, and they are beginning to break through the executive role barrier. Do you have a special executive leadership program for women in your workplace? What advice would you give women trying to make the leap into the C-Suite?

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