Thanks for the PING, petuniasevan. I'm more than ready to do my part. I've NEVER bought into the "victim" mentality promoted by feminists. In business, my premise has been that if I can't stand on my own performance and merits, then I don't deserve to serve in a leadership role. Period. This premise has served me well.
I have worked with and for both men and women of all ethnic backgrounds. I have had both genders work for me. In all of these scenarios, performance (walking the walk), values and ethics have been the driving force for the most successful enterprises -- not gender.
Thanks again for the ping.