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Thanks Carol for your consistent and high impact leadership on diversity - clear and compelling summary here with Richard Conway.

We've come a long way in advancing board diversity, but there’s still so much more to do—and, in some areas, we’re even losing ground. In a conversation with Richard Conway on this episode of Minutes by boardcycle, our Founding Chair Carol Schwartz AO shares where we’ve made strides, where we’re falling behind, and the critical challenges ahead for boards. 🔊 Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gQpVe3CY #WomenInLeadership #BoardDiversity  

What it takes to become an Inspirational Leader is to understand that it isn’t about you, it’s about being in service of that which inspires you and encouraging others to do the same.

Is female representation increasing in organisations' executive committee (ExCo) succession plans? To discuss this, BIE’s Amelia Black and Eoin Canty hosted an event where they were joined by Chair, NED and Co-Founder of The Pipeline, Lorna Fitzsimons, and experienced CFOs and CPOs. We have created a write up of the event which explores the key themes that were discussed, including: 💡       Understanding the representation gap 💡       How succession plans can be improved 💡       The importance of the CEO 💡       The power of executive sponsorship To read the full write-up, click the link here - https://bit.ly/3zy9z3D #leadership #equalitydiversityandinclusion #genderequality

🌟 Exciting news from last week! Our very own Samantha Solis attended a dynamic workshop focused on empowering women in leadership roles across Texas organizations. 🚀✨ 📸 Pictured second from the left, Samantha shared inspiring moments with fellow leaders, absorbing new ideas and perspectives. "Meeting these incredible women was truly the highlight of the conference. I left feeling empowered and inspired by each story I heard," says Samantha. 🌟 "We are just a bunch of like-minded women, trying to make Texas an even better place to live." - Words that resonate with our mission and the spirit of the conference. #CueroBusinessGrowth #CueroDevelopmentCorp #SupportLocalBusiness

Who are you going to nominate for the 2025 Walk of Fame? A leader that’s fits the following criteria: Woman of the Year: An Executive who has made increasingly significant contributions throughout their career to their company and the overall industry. Woman in Technology: A leader who has made increasingly significant contributions throughout their career to her company and the overall industry because of her impressive technical knowledge and accomplishments, and/or her demonstrated expertise in delivering new products or technology. Mentor of the Year: An individual who consistently enables women in the industry to achieve their full potential, as evidenced through their passion, words, and actions. Industry Partner of the Year: A company/representative who is a key champion of the WICT Rocky Mountain Chapter, exemplifies the WICT Touchstones of Leadership, and supports WICT’s mission to develop women leaders who transform the industry. Leader to Watch: A leader in the industry at the Sr. Manager, Director, or Sr Director level (or technical equivalent individual contributor) who shows tremendous potential and growth, and with impressive professional accomplishments. Rising Star: A Supervisor, Manager, individual contributor, or front/first line employee who shows tremendous potential and growth. Young Person to Watch: A current or recently graduated High School or College student who demonstrates remarkable potential through their extraordinary leadership, creative problem-solving, and courage in the face of life’s challenges. Lifetime Achievement: An individual who retired within the last 6-12 months (or is retiring in the current WoF calendar year) from the industry at the VP level or above in who has made significant contributions throughout their career to their company and the overall industry. What are you waiting for?

What is the significance of having more women and women of color in leadership at private foundations? The Chronicle spoke with three foundation presidents — DeAngela B. of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Toya Fick of Meyer Memorial Trust, and Kara Inae Carlisle of The Ford Family Foundation — to hear their thoughts. Senior reporter Alex Daniels' cover story for our November issue looks at leadership transitions happening at foundations across the nation. As some of the most recognizable names in the foundation world are stepping down, we talk with the new wave of leaders taking their place. Read the stories: https://lnkd.in/e3fdd9cu #Leadership

In our western societies we have lost almost all traces of feminine leadership. Masculine Leadership provides. Feminine Leadership takes us within. In that way, masculine leadership is a necessary precursor and protector of feminine leadership, but it is never the end goal. To live truly fulfilled and to reach our full potential as human species, we must now remember and revive feminine leadership, lest we drive ourselves towards extinction. For all my curious sisters who are brave enough to claim their leadership role as women, check out the following program that will awaken your feminine leadership essence: >> Sign up until Jan 7th and benefit from an additional private 1:1, to kickstart your leadership journey and become the queen of your life and destiny: https://lnkd.in/gak3vSVQ . . . . . #feminineleadership #holisticleadership #masculineleadership #consciousbusiness #awakenedfeminineleadership

A new generation of leadership is rising at foundations across the country. One exciting shift? The percentage of private foundation leaders who are people of color has jumped by 40% since 2020. Learn more about what this means for the future of philanthropy in this month's issue of the The Chronicle of Philanthropy.

It’s official! We’ve been ranked #39 in FTSE’s #WomenLeaders Review Top 100 Ranking List this year, up from #48 in 2022! 👏 The #FTSE Women Leaders Review is a voluntary, independent, and business-led initiative in the UK, supported by the government, aimed at increasing the representation of women on FTSE 350 Boards and in their leadership teams. 💚 We are immensely proud of the strides we have made and remain committed to driving positive change and setting higher standards in leadership diversity. What female leader inspires you? Let us know in the comments below. #FTSEWomenLeadersReview