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"Women still need so much more representation, access, and inclusion with more professional development and networking opportunities for there to be more equal footing in the business of sports, too. This momentum and this moment for women should spill over into every facet of sports." Hear from Deputy Director Kaila'Shea Menendez on why you should attend the April 11th Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit! https://lnkd.in/emTt3CxE

Let’s talk about the importance of women leaders in music and the arts. Hope to see you there!

"Black women in particular have always predominated in the sector—and Black women in leadership are exactly what this sector needs and should be thankful for." - Nonprofit Quarterly, Spring Issue: A Critical Report on the State of Black Woman Leadership Keecha Harris, DrPH, RD is featured in this issue alongside 16 brilliant leaders. In her piece, she shares the unique opportunity for Black women leaders caught in the midst of organizational philanthropy’s slow but inevitable reckoning and how we can capitalize on this moment to: 1. Build authentic partnerships 2. Level-set relationships 3. And, practice expansive leadership to hardwire change for generations to come. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gn9TQmw6

White Women: If you support Black women in leadership, allies are also welcome to register. If we (white women) want to be part of meaningful change, white women must choose womanhood over whiteness. This requires us (white women) to unlearn what we have been taught about about racial injustice, discrimination, and white supremacy in this country. We must be willing to relearn what it will take to dismantle white supremacy. White women have been part of white supremacy in America since the very beginning, experts point out, dating back to their role in slavery. “They were at the table when the system was designed,” Stephanie Jones-Rogers, a history professor at UC Berkeley and author of the book They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South, told Vox. “They were co-architects of the system.” It’s hard for a lot of white women to read that last paragraph and embrace this reality. White women historically have leveraged their white power and privilege to gain advantage over women of color; leveraging their whiteness was an intentional strategy when one is operating within a predominantly white male patriarchy. Whiteness over womanhood is easy math. Having privilege doesn’t make white women bad people, and acknowledging privilege shouldn’t be a burden. Acknowledging privilege is an opportunity to learn, grow, and be better, so we can create a just, equitable, and inclusive world. Benefiting from privilege doesn’t make you a bad person, but it does require you to use your privilege to interrupt, challenge, and ultimately end white supremacy. We can’t dismantle what we cannot see. We have to be intentional by practicing seeing how racism is baked into systems and how those systems shape and influence the lives of people and communities. We need to put Black women’s voices at the center of our ongoing journey to reeducation in this country. Need some inspiration? Start by exploring these voices: Anna Julia Cooper, Ntozake Shante, Maria W. Stewart, Joan Morgan, Angela Y. Davis, Tressie McMillan Cotton, Mia Birdsong, Claudia Jones, Mikki Kendall, Paula Giddings, Marita Bonner, Nora Neale Hurston, Lorraine Hansberry, and Rev. Pauli Murray. This is not an exhaustive list, but a great start. This list was provided by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz, authors of DO THE WORK, An Antiracist Activity Book. https://a.co/d/aq6A6BZ Here is Amazon link for the book, $13.99, small investment with a big payoff.

Being a Haitian CEO in Corporate America ! The challenges that Haitian companies face are stifling their innovative and financial growth. The Corporate America is a thriving business ecosystem that allows private and public companies to have corporate governance to ensure the board of directors check the business operations and leadership . It is also a great way to develop human capital and offer their employees opportunities for growth. Guylaine Saint Juste , President and CEO of NABA INC. is a great example to show how Haitian executives can lead and triumph in the corporate culture . The corporate governance is a great culture that celebrates excellence, leaderhsip, and balance of power and responsibility. It is about doing the right things for all stakeholders and seeking out the best outcomes in a responsible manner.. Haiti Executive Board is thrilled to continue this journey to equip Haitian executives and Haitian companies with corporate governance and support their growth to achieve more for their employees, customers, clients , and partners . #Haiticorporategovernance, #haitianexecutiveleaders #haitibrand, #haiti , #haitian, #haitiancompanies,

More celebration of excellence! 👏 Check out this video featuring mentee Akanksha Manna, other 21st Century Leaders, Inc. award winners and myself highlighting the incredible work these students are doing in the Inclusion category!

So excited to have the opportunity to facilitate a Mindful Conversation on the topic of Having an Empowered Mindset next week. In anticipation of this conversation, I'd like to know what you think. Is an Empowered Mindset something: 1) We are given by someone (boss, teacher, parent, etc)? 2) We are born with? 3) We learn? What is your rationale for your perspective? Let's get the conversation started! #GSEM, #WLN, Sheila Bast, Crystal Barker, Karen Miller, Jenny Bartlow, Rhonda Travers, Laura Dierberg Ayers, Esq., CAPS, Nancy LeMaster

The 2023 Women in Sport Leadership Snapshot found that organizations are falling short with staff representation of women. Diverse boards, leadership teams and staff mean sport organizations are more innovative, inclusive, accountable and better able to manage risk including safe sport, financial sustainability and effective governance.   Learn more in our research: https://lnkd.in/dUdkX77P

How can those of us focused on racial equity in education and philanthropy make a greater impact and do our part to guide the nation toward justice? One way, according to SEF COO Dr. Kenita Williams, MPP, EdD is to challenge one another to find more ways to build, support and expand research-based leadership programs focused on racial equity in education. Hear more about leadership for education equity from Dr. Williams in Grantmakers for Education's latest Member Insights. https://lnkd.in/eXQUNX_e

Excellent leadership opportunity!!