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By Wema Hoover There’s an elephant in the room that many organizations are still reluctant to acknowledge: AI is here, already working alongside your employees and reshaping how business gets done. The question isn’t whether AI will transform your workforce—it’s whether you’re going to lead that transformation or be swept along by it. The extent… Read the full article
By Samina Bari In the venture capital world, a stark reality persists. Only 2% of VC funding goes to women-led startups. This statistic isn’t just disappointing—it’s an economic missed opportunity of staggering proportions. Meanwhile, women in the US alone control approximately $34 trillion in investable assets, with McKinsey & Co. projecting this figure to represent… Read the full article
By Christine Sakdalan Despite significant efforts to diversify corporate leadership, women still face substantial hurdles in securing public board seats. In 2024, women hold only about 28% of board seats across Fortune 500 companies. Boardrooms face rising pressure to reflect the stakeholders they serve, and these numbers underscore the gap between progress made and progress… Read the full article
A practical guide for emerging executives who want to lead with empathy without sacrificing results. By Shweta Maniar Why do aggressive leadership styles capture headlines while empathetic leaders quietly deliver exceptional results? The answer might surprise you: leaders who prioritize trust, empathy, and genuine human connection aren’t just surviving—they’re thriving. And the data proves what… Read the full article
By Amanda J. Felkey, PhD INTRODUCTION Effective leadership is fundamentally about people. Yet many leadership practices still assume that those being led will engage, contribute and perform in similar ways. Research across education, psychology and organizational science shows the opposite: Individuals vary widely in how they prefer to interact, problem-solve, collaborate and grow. When leaders… Read the full article
Leading Through Burnout: How Leaders Can Model Balance While Struggling By Dr. Alen Voskanian There’s a particular irony in being asked to speak about burnout while feeling underwater yourself—actively Googling “signs of burnout” between back-to-back meetings. As leaders, we advocate for work-life balance while struggling to achieve it ourselves. Burnout doesn’t discriminate. It affects everyone… Read the full article
By Amy West Securing a corporate board seat is not an easy path—especially for women and those coming from nontraditional backgrounds. Women hold only 33.5% of S&P 500 board seats, and for those who don’t fit the traditional CFO or CEO mold, the journey requires intention, strategy, and persistence. I’m still on that journey. Public… Read the full article
By Wema Hoover There are moments in history when a nation must pause—not just to commemorate, but to celebrate achievements, amplify the voices that advance progress, and chart a new course forward. As we observe National Black Business Month this August, celebrating the extraordinary economic contributions of Black entrepreneurs and business leaders, we’re reminded of… Read the full article
By Profiles in Leadership Journal 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.… Read the full article
