Have you registered yet? If not, what are you waiting for? This Thursday morning we will be hosting our 2025 Women in Leadership event, "All Together Now?"—a powerful conversation about coming together to lead through uncertain times.
Coffee, raffles, networking, and fun USM Rosie the Riveter-inspired swag are just the beginning. The highlight? Our incredible panel of USM women leaders:
Dr Jacqueline Edmondson, USM President
Jennifer Hutchins '08G, Executive Director of the Maine Association of Non Profits
Melissa Boyd '97, '09G, Owner and Founder of Grow Your Knowing LLC.
With their wealth of experience and insight, these inspiring women are a perfect representation of how to lead through strength, unity, and purpose.
Register to join us! https://buff.ly/4fShfNN
"At the end of the day, when I reflect on my work, my thoughts are invariably about my people and how to support them better." Passport CEO Khristian Gutierrez was recently featured in Charlotte Business Journal's CEO Connections series, which recognizes top executives from the worlds of business, nonprofits and public and civic organizations.
Learn more about Khristian's leadership styles, business goals and personal details in the Q&A: https://hubs.ly/Q02FF4100
While women’s leadership programs have made strides, they sometimes fall short in crucial areas. From neglecting the diverse needs of participants to underemphasizing the importance of mentorship, these gaps can hinder true empowerment. At B-WEL, we’re committed to filling these gaps by generating innovative solutions that support Black women leaders and institutions globally to remove structural barriers and build more equitable systems.
Learn more about how to build a holistic women's leadership program in this article: https://lnkd.in/d9HwNvAu
I recently had the honor of joining Jessica Fitzgibbons in Evertree Insurance’s inaugural Women Leadership Series discussion, and the conversation was invigorating!
In addition to defining mentorship, we also discussed one of the most important characteristics needed for long-term success: self-awareness.
It’s essential to understand what you do and don’t know, and surround yourself with people who fill in the gaps.
Throwback to earlier this week. If you look closely at the pic below I'm the balding, slightly out of shape middle-aged white bloke sat front left. What was absolutely brilliant about this event was that, unlike most events I attend, that made me in the minority.
Ridiculous but true. I - most of us? - operate in a male-dominated sector where (and with apologies to the writers of the 'Cheers' theme tune) nearly everybody looks the same. It's fair to say there's been some positive change in terms of sentiment in recent years, but the data still shows there's a massive gender imbalance and the pace of change is glacial.
Change and culture comes from the top. At Palatine we aim to enhance the boards of companies we invest in through equipping them with high quality people and a broad range of skills. Proactively building a diverse board is an obvious way to ensure there are different experiences, skillsets, mindsets, opinions, perspectives and outlooks - and that flexibility of thought can only be of benefit to the wider business and the ongoing development of the people within it.
This event brought together a fantastic group of business leaders; they all just happened to be female. Fundamentally, they are people that others can look up to, be inspired by and also aspire to be. They are successful business people and active role models - and as the father of two daughters I struggle to see how that can't be a good thing. It shows the art of the possible.
For me, this event just reaffirmed my personal view that the current gender imbalance across numerous sectors, but particularly in financial services, is an absolute nonsense. However, with a proactive mindset, flexible thinking and acknowledgement that we're all in a position to do something about it, positive change can be made - which would be of benefit to all gender types.
Thanks to psd group for co-hosting and to all of those who attended and contributed to the discussion. Looking forward to working with some of you soon!
Yesterday, we teamed up with psd group to host a Northwest women in leadership event at 20 Stories with the intention of fostering meaningful relationships with industry experts and sharing success from their careers in a bid to diversify our entrepreneurs network.
“Intentionality is required to create a diverse and inclusive workforce and it requires individual and collective commitment and action. This event was an opportunity for our guests to network and share success stories in how we can ‘lift as you climb’ as women in leadership roles.” Steph Wall, Palatine
We enjoyed welcoming you all, many thanks to everyone that joined us!
What an amazing Leadership Summit to help organize and bridge connection between students and professionals. Let's keep the discussion going, ask yourself: am I truly embracing my unique strengths and leveraging them to create a meaningful impact in my life? #leadershipsummit#empowerment#education
Don't miss your chance to be part of our next cohort of Women In Leadership! Applications for our fall cohort are due by Saturday, July 13.
Alumnae leave our WIL program with a deeper understanding of themselves and their goals, along with the knowledge, skills, resources and networks to bring those goals to life. You’ll also join the network of more than 11,000 FOCUS alumni.
Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4a9DAVo
“Strong community is made from strong leaders.”
JDC ensures the sustainability of the global Jewish community through a range of impactful leadership programs. These include Szarvas — the JDC-Lauder international Jewish summer camp in rural Hungary; Active Jewish Teens (AJT) — JDC’s flagship youth program in partnership with BBYO, which unites thousands of Jewish teenagers across dozens of cities in the former Soviet Union (FSU); and the Kaplan Leadership Initiative — a global JDC program that equips Jewish community professionals in Europe, the FSU, and Latin America with the essential tools and support to cultivate dedicated leadership for a strong Jewish future.
Kaplan Leadership Initiative founders Carol and Edward Kaplan were recently inducted into JDC’s prestigious Laura Margolis Society for their inspiring philanthropy, vision, and leadership that strengthens Jewish communities worldwide.
Meet Radu, Kateryna, and Carol.
If you missed our latest installment of Great Leaders With Martha – catch the replay! 💭
On Nov. 14, Martha Galley, chief sustainability officer at Calix, sat down with Carla Shearer, CEO of SCTelcom, for an inspiring chat about how BSPs can stand out by leading through community. 🌎
Carla shared how SCTelcom’s mission is rooted in community, from philanthropy and volunteerism to mentoring the next generation—all while delivering exceptional connectivity to their neighbors.
💡 Discover these powerful insights from these visionary leaders.
Watch now!
🔗 https://ow.ly/7XHk30sIEVf#Community#Leadership#Broadband
