Edition No 178. Continuing our commitment to the success of diverse female leaders.
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DEAR WOMEN WHO DO,
Welcome to Black History Month.
?As we navigate a turbulent start to the year many marginalized communities feel increasingly under threat. Now, as always, we at The WIE Suite reaffirm our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In times like these, we have to be strategic, thoughtful, vocal, and active.?
Here’s how we move forward:
1) Continue to be undeniably excellent. Our success was always built on hard work and merit—let’s continue to set the standard.
2) Build community. There is power in our numbers. In challenging times, we also need to lean on and uplift one another.
3) Push forward. We can’t afford to get left behind. Let’s embrace new technologies, seize opportunities, and build generational wealth.?
This month, and always, we’re honoring the sacrifices of those who came before us, by shaping the future.?
Read on for insight from Martha Underwood on adopting technology and wealth building, my insights on how to be an active ally and Microsoft's Helen Boter on strengthening employee resilience.?
Keep living fearlessly.
All my best, Dee
WIE SUITE WOMAN?
CEO of Prismm Martha Underwood on Strategies for Wealth Transfer, and Maintaining Resilience
She is currently the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at General Catalyst, a global investment and transformation company.
"As an engineer by training, I’m passionate about being an early adopter of technology to advance efficiencies and harness our craft. One of my early summer internships at Procter & Gamble was on rapid prototyping using 3D printing for Tide bottle designs - that was a huge leap in go-to-market velocity. Now with AI we can do in minutes what previously took months, and it’s astounding. I think cultivating prompt engineering will be an important skill for all of us to refine - the output is only as good as the input!"
Move the Needle
Stop Asking And Start Doing. 10 Ways To Be An Active Ally In The Workplace To Black Women
Wie Suite Founder Dee Poku shares a powerful message for what companies can and must do to support black women in the workplace.
"What would it be like for black women to truly bring our full selves to work? And how would you, the companies that employ us benefit? For years you’ve been missing out on the fullness of all that we bring to the table because we’ve had to cultivate a habit of caution to protect the precarious positions we’ve worked so hard to achieve."
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Microsoft's Helen Boter on Strengthening Employee Resilience
Helen is the HR Business Partner (HRBP) to Microsoft US Health and Life Sciences business
In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) work environment, fostering employee resilience is more critical than ever. As executive women leading in fast-paced and challenging landscapes, the strategies you adopt directly shape how your teams navigate uncertainty. Microsoft's Helen Boater shares actionable insights for executive leaders emphasizing the value of psychological safety, transparent communication, and purpose-driven engagement. These strategies not only empower employees to thrive but also strengthen organizational health.
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3 周Love this Dee Poku Spalding
Caregiver at California In-Home Supportive Services Consumer Alliance | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
3 周Very informative