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Smith Women
in Finance
Upcoming EventsPreparing Phenomenal Women
Smith Women in Finance (SWIF) is a committee formed by graduate students and alumni of the Smith Master of Finance Program to encourage and empower women in finance. We are a group of students who are committed to helping women better promote themselves and their financial acumen by providing opportunities, insight, resources, and a network for women in finance.
There’s a gap between education and expectation that hinders women from finding their voices. This gap can be bridged through:
- Commitment to continuous growth: Learning from a leader and finding areas of self-improvement through a mentor.
- Freedom of expression: Having confidence and empowerment to express bold ideas.
Vision
Developing efficient and well-rounded female professionals through opportunities that serve as bridges between real-world expectations and education.
Mission
Enhancing leadership and self-development motivations by serving as a platform for freedom of expression through discussions and writing, personality development through mentorship programs, and networking events inspired by female leaders.
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Book Recommendations
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Sheryl Sandberg
Facebook CEO’s advice on how women can assert themselves at work and at home.
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Daniel Kahneman
How human’s struggle with heuristics and decision-making and how to reconcile these strains.
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Napoleon Hill
A classic self-help book that holds up to this day. Focuses on personal development and creating actionable plans.
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Lois P Frankel
This book explores subconscious biases that may stand in the way of women’s success. It offers practical advice on how to be more assertive and effective.
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Robert J. Shiller
An analysis of how human error contributes to volatility in the market.
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Edward Chancellor
This book covers the history of financial speculation from the 17th century onwards.
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Dambisa Moyo
A politically charged book that brings up failures of liberal democracies and potential remedies.