Forbes has released its annual list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women. The list includes "extraordinary icons and leaders", as well as "ground breakers and ceiling crashers" who command the world stage. Rank is determined by money, media, and momentum coupled with "spheres of influence and impact". Detailed methodology is provided by Forbes.
As you might expect, the list includes politicians, heads of state, CEOs of top companies, activist billionaires and celebrities- women who all have global impact and influence. Fifty eight of the 100 women listed are Americans, but the list is diverse. Twenty three are Asia-Pacific women, 5 are from Latin America and the Middle East and 4 are European and African. Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina (#72) is the first Russian to make the list.
At the 10th anniversary of Forbes list, eight of the women are still in the rankings: Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel (#1), Philanthropist Melinda Gates (#3), Manageing Director International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde (#5), former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (#6), CEO PepsiCo Indra Nooyi (#13), Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey (#14), Co-chairman Sony Entertainment Amy Pascal (#28), United Kingdom Monarch Queen Elizabeth II (#35), and CEO Temasek Ho Ching.
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| Angela Merkel |
Angela Merkel is No. 1 on the 2014 list. She has ranked No. 1 nine times. She attained a Ph. D. in Chemistry and is among the healthy dose of women with STEM degrees (science, technology, engineering and math). There are five medical doctors listed including Michelle Bachelet, President, Chile (#25) and Margaret Chan of the World Health Organization (#30). Entertainers are making a mint as entrepreneurs, including Beyonce (#17), Sofia Vergara (#32) and Gisele Bundchen (#89).
My compliments to Forbes staffer Caroline Howard whose hard work served as the source of this post. There is so much information about each woman on the list that I hope you'll take the time to visit Forbes and delve into the emerging role of women around the world. Be inspired by the women who are "first" in their particular group i.e. General Motors CEO Mary Barra (#7) or Chairman, U. S. Federal Reserve Janet Yellen (#2), but don't forget these women spent years moving forward in preparation for their current positions. Be encouraged by self made founders or owners of their own enterprises i.e. Nigeria's billionaire Folorunsho Alakija or Arianna Huffington (#52). Who knows what your future holds. Believe in yourself and work diligently to carve out you own little corner of the world. Good luck on your journey.
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