As an executive coach working with senior leaders in Fortune 500 companies, I have seen a noticeable uptick in the interest in developing female leaders. Companies are boasting about their efforts to attract and retain women, and we see more and more female-centric lists popping up: the most powerful women, spotlights on up-and-coming women, and companies where women want to work.

More information: http://www.fastcompany.com/3035263/strong-female-lead/why-most-leadership-development-programs-for-women-fail-and-how-to-change