How Caroline Wanga, Laila Ali and Maryam Banikarim Inspire Me + Join me! ?? Upcoming Webinar with U.S. Bank & McKesson

Lately I’ve been focused on what inspires and connects me, and looking for ways to welcome that inspiration and connection into my life.

Here’s the reality: Women leaders continue to face extreme hurdles to advancement, which have been even more challenging with the ongoing pandemic and the reimagining of our lives as we reemerge, forever changed.?To overcome the hurdles and clarify our own path to success, women leaders need greater inspiration and access to community.

My team recently announced the lineup for the?2022 Women in Leadership (WIL) Institute?, and I am thrilled. The women leaders we will hear from will inspire us all; here are a few of them:

Caroline A. Wanga, CEO of ESSENCE, has worked her way up from entry-level positions to the highest of senior leadership roles. I so appreciate her “real-talk” delivery, witty thought leadership and unmitigated perspective on democratizing authenticity as a differentiator for individuals and organizations.

We all have something to learn from the most successful woman in the history of women’s boxing.?Laila Ali, member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame and CEO of Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand, combines her athlete mindset with her purposeful leadership to inspire us to ascend to new heights. That’s a knockout!

Maryam Banikarim, who is the Chief Marketing Officer at Nextdoor and the former Global CMO of Hyatt, Gannett, NBC Universal and Univision, is a purpose-driven leader who leads organizations through sweeping transformation and growth. She also brings an important personal perspective: Maryam captured national attention with her?viral New York Times essay?on taking a “pause” at the height of her highly successful career.

While the speakers always bring magic to the stage, the real differentiator at WIL is the community of support that surrounds us as we deepen our learning in the Master Classes, process and plan in the Learning Teams, and engage with one another online and in person. Now in our 23rd consecutive year, the word that emerges consistently when I hear others describe WIL is?TRANSFORMATIVE.

I hope you and leaders from your organization will?join us this November 1-4, 2022, in person in Orlando, Florida, or virtually.?Early Bird Pricing is going on now, so it’s the best time to secure a pass to join us.

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP 2022: SPEAKER LINEUP ANNOUNCED

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Upcoming Webinar?Proven Strategies for Retaining + Advancing Women | Featuring U.S. Bank and McKesson

How can organizations meaningfully engage, advance and retain women leaders at a critical time?

Join?me and?Emily Koski, VP, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at U.S. Bank, and?Leah Truscott, Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at McKesson, on May 19, 2022, at 12 PM ET for a special conversation. They will share how they retain women leaders through leadership development experiences tailored to meet the needs of today’s evolving workforce.?Register now.

Webinar Recording?DEMYSTIFYING INCLUSION: How Inclusive Is Your Organization + What to Do Next

How does your organization stack up against the competition when it comes to inclusion? What key areas should HR and DEI professionals be focused on in 2022 and beyond?

During this one-hour, prerecorded webinar, I am joined by?Eddie Turner, Principal Consultant at Linkage. We will help you uncover where your organization is on its inclusion journey and how your efforts may (or may not!) be impacting your ability to manifest a truly inclusive workforce.?Access a recording of this webinar now.

IN THE NEWS

Dawn Foods and Linkage Recognized for Advancement of Women Leaders

Linkage’s longtime partnership with client organization?Dawn Foods?has been highlighted in a?new article by Liz Goodwin for?Commercial Baking. Dawn Foods is committed to the support, retention and advancement of their women leaders and relies on Linkage’s?Advancing Women Leaders Signature Solution?to power their strategy to support and advance women leaders. Dawn Foods utilizes Linkage’s?Women in Leadership Institute?to meaningfully engage their women leaders each year.

“We wanted a program that was going to be quite comprehensive and robust, something that was really going to help accelerate the development of women. Linkage is a leader in development and offers programming that has identified hurdles to advancement for women, competencies to overcome them, and an individual 360-degree assessment that is used to focus development.” —Felisa Stockwell, Senior Director of Global People and Culture at Dawn Foods

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Leading with Superpowers & Symphony: The Heart of Inclusion – 6-Week Virtual Program Starting May 12

Supercharge your inclusive leadership journey.?Leading Superpowers & Symphony: The Heart of Inclusion, which combines independent learning with peer groups and facilitated live sessions, is enrolling now in a 100% virtual format.

Register for this virtual workshop, which is facilitated by?Eddie Turner, Principal Consultant at Linkage, and kicks off May 12, and enjoy 50% off tuition. Price automatically updated at checkout.?Registration Deadline is this Thursday, May 5!?Register now.

Advancing Women Leaders Game Changer Negotiation Workshop, Starting June 14

Women leaders have the power to close more deals, do it more efficiently, and build and support the relationships they need to thrive. Introducing a brand-new offering from Linkage, presented in partnership with trailblazing sports agent, author and expert negotiator?Molly Fletcher. Join us on?June 14, 16 and 21, 2022, at 1-3 PM ET?for this transformative virtual program, facilitated by Kristen Howe, Chief Product Officer at Linkage.?Register now.

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