Reflecting on a season of transition | The top insights and resources from 2022 | Newsletter

With 2022 coming to a fast close, I’m planning to pause over the holidays, honor how far we’ve come, and set the intention for what the new year will bring.?

This has been an exciting year for Linkage, a SHRM Company As you may have seen in our recent announcement , Linkage was acquired by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) , a leading membership organization dedicated to elevating HR and building an inclusive, supportive world that works for all. SHRM impacts 115 million employees globally, and as part of this exceptional organization, we now have the potential to greatly expand our support for leaders and organizations.?

We also hosted our largest-ever Women in Leadership Institute in November, engaging 3,000 women leaders from 250+ companies. As we came together for our 23rd annual conference filled with inspiration and learning, I experienced again the power of committing to the advancement of women leaders and the individual impact on women at all levels of leadership .?

I invite you to look back on where you started your leadership journey in 2022—and appreciate the growth you have achieved, as we all begin anew.??

We face increased volatility ahead, and as leaders, we are responsible for navigating the uncertainty around us—all while empowering our teams to take on new challenges and opportunities with passion and focus.??

I am proud to lead this next chapter in our history, which spans more than three decades of excellence, partnering with leading organizations and companies around the world. I feel invigorated and hopeful by what is next.??

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: HIGHLIGHTS + MUST-READ INSIGHTS

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STORY OF SUCCESS | Building a Diverse Leadership Pipeline for the Future—Best Practices from Lenovo + Linkage

How can organizations develop and support diversified leadership ranks?

Lenovo, a Fortune 200 technology company with more than 70,000 employees globally, is blazing the trail by supporting, developing and promoting women and other underrepresented leader groups.

Learn from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leaders at Lenovo, who are achieving 100% retention and 80% promotion rates for their cohorts of leaders in their Executive Sponsorship program. Hear from Linkage CEO Jennifer McCollum, as well as Calvin Crosslin, Chief Diversity Officer, President of the Lenovo Foundation, and VP of Human Resources, and Flavia Moreira, Director of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Lenovo.?Access a prerecorded webinar here ?or dive into?top-level takeaways from the conversation on our blog .

ON THE BLOG: Yes, Global 500 Women CEO Numbers Are Lackluster—But Other Hopeful Signs Point to a Brighter Future

We know companies thrive under women leaders. Research shows organizations with women represented at the top are 50 percent more likely to outperform their peers, and gender-balanced teams create better client retention, growth and profit. So why is it taking so long for the world to take action? In her newest blog,?Linkage CEO Jennifer McCollum?shares insights on the rapid rise of women in the boardroom , and how we can continue to support progress at the top.

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WATCH NOW: Fireside Chat With “Legend in Leadership” Anne Chow & Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Linkage

Anne Chow will return to the mainstage as a keynote speaker in 2023, and you don’t want to miss out on hearing from this powerhouse woman leader.

Anne most recently was the CEO of AT&T Business, a $35 billion unit with more than 30,000 employees. She was the first woman and woman person of color to hold the CEO title in AT&T’s 140-year history. Ready to get a glimpse of the Women in Leadership Institute and hear from Anne?

Access a free recording ?of the 2022 Legend in Leadership Fireside Chat with Anne, hosted by Linkage CEO Jennifer McCollum, at this year’s Institute. It’s a great way to get an introduction to Anne—and you’ll hear from the director of the Institute to learn how you can join us in 2023.

WATCH NOW: Fireside Chat with WIL Alum & Emmy Award–Winning Journalist Marilu Galvez

Shannon Bayer, keynote speaker at the 2022 Women in Leadership Institute, hosts a?dynamic, interactive conversation ?that will empower you to take the next step on your leadership journey. You will hear from a two-time alum of the Women in Leadership Institute, Emmy Award–winning journalist?Marilalvez, President and General Manager, WABC-TV New York, who will share her own story, along with practical advice relevant for any woman navigating their leadership journey in today’s workforce.

DRIVING TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT AT THIS YEAR’S WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Last month, 3,000 women leaders joined together at the?Women in Leadership Institute ?for a week of development focused on empowering women leaders to scale the hurdles to advancement in the workplace. There is so much to learn from the leaders we heard from on the mainstage.

Dive into their insights below, and then?grab your own On-Demand pass ?(pick from 3 unique pass types) and experience the full WIL program on your schedule, at a time and place convenient for you.

KEY INSIGHTS FROM THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE?

Do you seek and utilize reflective and in-the-moment self-knowledge??Do you recognize the value you bring??Dive into insights on the “Inner Critic” from Shannon Bayer , VP of Revenue & Principal Consultant at Linkage.

Are you clear about your vision? Are you able to articulate your ideas in a way that inspires forward momentum??Explore takeaways from Maryam Banikarim ?on the “Clear” competency.

Do you engage the commitment of others? Are you an authentic leader??Discover ideas from Caroline Wanga ?on the “Inspire” competency.

Do you positively impact organizational decisions? Do you ask for what you want and need, and expect to receive it??Dive into takeaways from Liz Wiseman ?on the “Influential” competency.

Do you assert yourself courageously and professionally? Do you speak assertively and are you willing to promote yourself and your ideas??Discover Laila Ali’s approach ?to the “Bold” competency.

ON-DEMAND PASSES NOW AVAILABLE: 2022 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Great news: Women leaders can still experience the 2022 Women in Leadership Institute!?On-Demand passes are now available , giving you access to the recorded conference from November 14, 2022, through January 31, 2023.?Explore pass types .

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2023

SUPER EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION LIVE: WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2023

Anne Chow?and?Shannon Bayer?RETURN to the?Women in Leadership Institute in 2023 , plus an all-star lineup of leaders and speakers who will be announced in the coming months! Don’t wait: The best pricing of the season is here!?Score 50% off abbreviated virtual passes to the 2023 Women in Leadership Institute, only through December 31, 2022.?Explore pass types now .