ABSTRACTThe article discusses a discrepancy in the number of female and male executives in the U.S. as of July 2013 and presents a variety of recommendations for women interested in attaining leadership positions at organizations. According to the article, some people perceive women as better overall leaders than their male counterparts. Topics include career development, work-life balance, and gender stereotypes. The comments of professors such as Rick Gilkey, executives such as Sheryl Sandberg, and talent officers such as Mary Slaughter are included. INSET: Act the Part Before You Start.