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Learn more about Global Ties KC and the 2023 successes. I can't wait for the many international visitors and programs to come in 2024!

The media is filled with news about the lack of women leadership at the top, but who is really doing anything tangible to fix that? Well Pattie Sellers and the amazing team at Journey To Lead are. Imagine if every corporation were to create something like this for their employees? #leadership #womenleadership #elevate #executive #journey #womeninbusiness https://lnkd.in/eJB9kUkd

⭐ Join the Collective Change Lab at the Collective Impact Action Summit hosted by Collective Impact Forum to deepen our understanding of collective and emergent approaches to transforming power dynamics. - We will use the power of systems storytelling as we do collective sense-making around articulating the value of relational work and its contribution to creating and nurturing the will to change power in diverse collectives. - We will explore practices and skills to cultivate our leadership capacities to embrace a relational approach to collective power. We believe that for power dynamics to really change in ways that shift systems towards equity and justice, we not only need to shift the traditional corridors of power, but we also need to attend to how we understand what power is in the first place, what values seed it and most notably how it is exercised Featuring: Juanita Zerda, Salvador Lopez (KConnect), Resson Kantai Duff (Maliasili) & Miriam Karamoko (Community Center for Education Results ) You can learn more about the Summit, review this year's agenda, and register at: https://lnkd.in/gnbFRsfe

Exciting insights emerged from Syndio and Tapestry Networks' Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Action (IDEA) discussions, which brought together 60 board directors and executives from over 100 top organizations. The resulting report outlines the need for courageous leadership, enhanced metrics, and tangible connections between equity initiatives and business outcomes. "Workplace equity isn't a checkbox — it's the heartbeat of a successful organization. Boards need to be the fearless champions pushing for progress, empowering HR leaders to embrace data, help leadership ensure accountability, and reframe this work as a business imperative." - Maria Colacurcio, CEO of Syndio As we navigate a future with five generations in the workforce, board leadership becomes paramount in integrating equity into business strategies. Let's be fearless architects of a more inclusive and prosperous future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqt9Gz-i #WorkplaceEquity #BusinessImpact

🌟 Exciting Collaboration Alert! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce an empowering partnership between Women In Bio and the Him for Her foundation. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our commitment to supporting and advancing our 3.8 cohort members. 🔬 Women In Bio has always been at the forefront of advocating for diversity and inclusion in the life sciences. Our mission is to promote careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship for women in this dynamic industry. 🤝 Joining forces with Him for Her, an organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in boardrooms, we aim to amplify our impact. This partnership will focus on: Leadership Workshops: Tailored sessions to equip women with the tools and confidence to take on leadership roles. Boardroom Opportunities: Creating pathways for women to enter and excel in board positions within the life sciences sector. 📈 This collaboration is more than just a partnership; it's a movement towards a more inclusive and equitable industry. We believe that by working together, we can break barriers and pave the way for future generations of women leaders. 💡 Stay tuned for more updates in 2024. If you haven't already, please go to Dimitra's email from November 22 and fill your information in the self-nomination link. Please include your involvement in WIB's Board Readiness program. Let's make a difference together! #WomenInBio #HimForHer #DiversityInScience #Leadership #Empowerment #Collaboration #LifeSciences

For the first time in six years, we're putting together a Summer 2024 class of The Wise Women's Council. Oh yes, the Wise Women's Council is BACK! **To be fair, we never actually left—we've been running cohorts since 2018—but we did pause new members while I was away with surgery.** If you're a business leader or a founder AND you're also a mom, this is our space to focus on sustainable growth, interpersonal care, and leadership development in a way that matches this stage of life. We believe that parenting is an unrecognized leadership incubator for what the world needs next—the skills you'll need for the rest of your lifetime. If you need REAL people to talk to about the intersection of life and business, if you need more friends and connections at the intersection of business & life, then check out the Wise Women's Council. We only open twice a year for new members. 💜 Apply to join us if it's right for you. Early bird application deadline coming up fast! Apply by May 22nd for the next cohort. Link in the comments!

‘The Minerva’s Transformation : A New Chapter of Inclusion’ 🙌 Minerva, like many organizations, recently went through a big change. It wasn't about growing too fast; we realized our main mission wasn't as connected with our community as it should be. We moved away from showing how a community of women achievers can make a big difference with their leadership and inspire others. As the founder, my initial ideas were sparked by a strong passion that also motivated others. However, I learned that passion alone doesn't guarantee lasting success; a solid foundation is necessary. 📌 The key elements included: - Having people who effortlessly align with Minerva’s mission to inspire and support others through leadership. - Attracting those drawn to a sense of community and belonging. - Welcoming members who share our values and beliefs, without needing to be convinced through a sales pitch. - Creating a space focused on mutual growth and respect, beyond just work or networking. Recently, Minerva has extended its membership to include men, and I am privileged to know some truly remarkable people. Their kindness and ability to inspire others with their success is motivating. Knowing I can count on them, I've personally invited them to join a community aimed at inspiring and supporting each other. I dream of a community that keeps growing with like-minded individuals. Together, our experiences help us create a solid foundation and a culture that keeps our original vision alive and strong✨ #vision #likedmindedpeople #growthmindset #membershipclub #socialnetworking

🌟Panel Recap: Is the Era of DEI over? 🌟 🎯 Insightful and very much to-the-point discussion during this morning’s panel with our speakers: ** Laila Pinheiro, Public Affairs Head, Director EMEA at Syngenta ** Jeremy Stockdale, CEO at Ylead ** Roberta Diachok I ᴾᴹᴾ ᴹᶜᴿ ᵂᴱᴸᴸ ᴬᴾ ᴸᴱᴱᴰ ᴬᴾ, Senior Manager ATS Global Engineering Services at Amazon We heard the panelists’ thoughts on how to ensure we keep up the discussion and the progress on DEI as many countries are facing a lot of backlash against these initiatives. Some key takeaways: ▶️ appreciate the value of in-company sponsorship in helping diverse talent to advance on their professional journey and get access to leadership positions ▶️ talk to your family, friends and colleagues including across generations in order to gain a different perspective on things ▶️ the situation in Europe vs the USA is slightly different in terms of the approach socially to DEI so there is hope that Europe won’t face the same levels of backlash we’ve been witnessing in the US #rlsummit2024 #riseandlead #dei #diversotyequityinclusion

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At Corteva Agriscience, we boldly embrace the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. While we saw an increase in female representation in 2023 (as compared to 2022) in our South Europe cluster, we recognize it's not enough to focus on the number of women in the organization. It's also essential to ensure they are provided with equal access to development opportunities and leadership roles. Some of the actions taken include ensuring diverse representation in both the panel of candidates and interviewers for internal as well as external open roles, delivering authentic leadership training sessions to promote individual styles of leadership, fixing regional goals on increase of females in professional and business/people leadership roles. Such actions help women feel supported and offered equal opportunities. To support the diverse needs of our employees, we also seek to provide flexibility wherever possible. Almost half of our South European employees are covered under a flexible time agreement.