In 2011, Profiles in Diversity Journal selected Mary Barra as a Woman Worth Watching®—recognizing her early leadership at General Motors. https://womenworthwatching.com/mary-barra/

Today, as Fortune Magazine names her the #1 Most Powerful Woman in Business for the second year running, we join in celebrating a leader whose impact continues to grow. (Fortune, June July 2025)

Mary Barra’s success is a shining example of what our mission has always been: to spotlight exceptional leadership before the world fully sees it.

Women Worth Watching®—27 years strong.
Over 2,500 leaders honored.
Countless lives inspired.

James Rector, Publisher
Profiles in Leadership Journal
JamesRector@leadershipJournal.com

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James Rector

James Rector

James Rector is the founder and publisher of Profiles in Leadership Journal, a publication that has honored more than 2,500 leaders over the past 27 years. His work focuses on spotlighting individuals whose character, courage, and quiet consistency shape the future of leadership.