We've all heard of the glass ceiling, that invisible barrier that keeps minorities and women from getting to high-powered positions in the business and political world. But it's not just a barrier of bias: The psyche of women may also be contributing.

We women tend not to toot our own horns, a key to climbing the corporate ladder. And let's face it, we're not inclined to be as aggressive in the workplace as our male counterparts for fear of receiving the dreaded "B" label.

Connected-Women.com discussion forums is can be a great international platform for women mentoring other women.  A simple knowledge for one woman, can be a treasure for another.  We encourage our members to use our forums to build up good business relationships, as well as building another women up to go one step further to her goal in life.