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Last week, we had the pleasure of presenting to Cedar Valley Women Connect on creating, achieving, and maintaining balance in our lives. If this is something you struggle with, we invite you to do this exercise: Make a list of your values. (These values are the guiding principles with which we strive to live our lives.) Then, after you list out your values, reflect back on the last week. Where have you said yes to something outside of your values? Being aware of our "yes's" and if they are in alignment with our values or not will give us a clearer picture of where we could be out of balance. The question then becomes - Why am I saying yes to something that doesn't align with my values? And that is where we can grow and learn a lot as leaders and as important members of our families to create a better trajectory forward. - Nick Kuhle & Kayla Becker

In my latest blog, I share three actionable steps for building an equitable future by uplifting and empowering Black women. From advocating for their leadership to addressing systemic inequities and celebrating their resilience, these are steps we can take together to create meaningful change. Read the full blog to learn more: https://shorturl.at/ikTc9 #CourageousConversation

We're saying "yes!" to this interview with SAS channel leader Jenifer H.. Check out the sneak peek below, and watch the full interview to hear more about Jenifer's channel journey and experience. 🎥: Women of the Channel

How do we build bridges to equity in our communities and advance racial justice? Tune in today, April 11th at 3 p.m. ET here to hear the CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, Nicole R Robinson, facilitate a panel of activists, advocates, and YWCA leaders to discuss how they each advance racial equity in their communities, and how you can get involved in bridge-building efforts to help realize a world of equity for all. https://lnkd.in/dR7u_wQz #RacialJustice #UntilJusticeJustIs #YWCAChicago

Tune in now to Women in Motion to learn about Brandy Cajudoy! She discusses her business, connection to Maui, how she is giving back to her community, and more! Click here: https://lnkd.in/g_Frng88

Thank you for sharing these important statistics about the persistent inequalities in the nonprofit sector. Your points highlight the systemic #gender stereotypes that contribute to the "male advantage" in leadership positions. In solving the challenge of "male advantage," it's crucial to recognize the broader issue of the "dominant group advantage" that persists across various identities. The "dominant group advantage" refers to the systemic power and privileges that benefit individuals belonging to dominant social groups, such as men, white people, those with wealth, and those from privileged ethnic or class backgrounds. This advantage manifests in numerous ways, including faster career advancement, higher salaries, and greater access to #leadership positions. Just as the "think manager - think male" phenomenon perpetuates gender bias, there is a similar bias that associates competence with being white. This "think competence - think white" bias is another manifestation of the "dominant group advantage" that shapes individual perceptions and systemic inequities. Research has shown that people often implicitly associate whiteness with competence, intelligence, and success, which has far-reaching consequences, from hiring decisions to performance evaluations to leadership opportunities. In the nonprofit sector, the "dominant group advantage" is particularly evident in the underrepresentation of women and people of color in top leadership roles. The statistics you shared from Candid's analysis paint a stark picture of this reality: while 69% of nonprofit staff are women, only 62% of CEOs and 52% of board members are women. Men tend to lead larger organizations with higher revenues, and male CEOs earn significantly more than their female counterparts. Similarly, the work of Professor Atinuke (Tinu) Adediran  offers insights and data on the lack of diversity in the nonprofit sector and ways to combat it. For instance, some 87% of non-profit CEOs are white, irrespective of gender. As individuals in leadership positions, we have a responsibility to confront these biases within ourselves and our organizations. This requires ongoing self-reflection, education, and a willingness to have honest conversations about the issues and our mission.. As you said, it also means taking concrete steps to create more equitable and inclusive environments, such as implementing diversity and inclusion training, setting measurable goals for representation, and actively working to dismantle the structures and policies that maintain the "dominant group advantage." Your insights underscore the urgency. Both data and experience show the need to make visible those taking bold actions to be responsible, accountable for progress. The "dominant group advantage" must be transformed to build organizations where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive with #dignity, regardless of gender, race, or background—where it is truly about qualifications and skills.

✨ Sharing your story is powerful. In May, I did just that, opening up about my journey at the Women Leading Kentucky conference. Vulnerability is strength. 💪 ➡️ Read more about how speaking out can transform pain into purpose: https://lnkd.in/e8cdaVP6

A huge thank you again to our speakers for their practical advice on exit strategies, wealth protection and future planning. I found this discussion particularly helpful! Please follow the link below for more information about this event and to register your interest for future WiL events. #womeninleadership #wealthmanagement #taxplanning

Southern Black Girls (Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium) is launching a new and groundbreaking $25M SHE GOT NEXT campaign aimed at furthering their $100M mission by deploying more critical resources that empower Black girls and women. Celebrating progress and driving change, the Southern Black Girls also an unveil an insightful overview of achievements with their 2024 Brag Report. "We are not only building dreams, but nurturing a community where every voice matters and every story is heard," says LaTosha Brown, Visionary Founder of Southern Black Girls. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dpkVC2gn #SouthernBlackGirls #Initiatives #WomenLead

County Materials is proud of the many women who work for our organization. They are changing perceptions about manufacturing careers and their contributions are essential to our organization’s success. Watch the video: https://hubs.li/Q02R8QLx0