The technology talent pool is at an inflection point. As one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy, IT is expected to add nearly 1.4 million job openings by 2020. And while more than half of today's workforce ‰ÛÓ 57 percent ‰ÛÓ is women, just 26 percent are in the technology field. Closing this gap is imperative. Rini Fredette shares an honest and thoughtful perspective on leadership and women in IT, touching on attracting and retaining top talent, providing mentorship opportunities that foster the future of IT, creating positive environments for all employees and practicing gender intelligence to enhance global competitiveness by accelerating inclusiveness and diversity.