I am pleased to share with you the 2013 Women's History Newsletter from the National Diversity Council. In partnership with the National Women's Council, the National Diversity Council is committed to making a significant impact on the social advancement of women by promoting economic empowerment, international women's rights, political equality, workplace equality, and women's health.
Why aren't there more women at the top of companies or governments? Is there continued societal pressure for women to focus on their families above all else? Is there still a "glass ceiling" that prohibits women from achieving more? These are all questions that have been debated for years and we that can continue to discuss. Conversations like that are always worth having. But what is even more worthwhile is taking a new look at this old issue from a new perspective: What leadership competency is most needed for women today? And where does it lie? We think it lies "within." ...
MYTH [mith] noun "…an unproved or false collective belief that is used to justify a social institution." Being a knowledge worker in this interrupt driven world of ours takes the stamina of an Olympic athlete, the patience of a saint, and more juggling ability than the best clown in the circus. Leadership, or the power to influence others, is easily forgotten or over-looked given looming deadlines, geographically dispersed teams, and unrealistic expectations.
March 6, 2013 Hartford & San Diego
March 7, 2013 Gulf Coast, Los Angeles & New York
March 8, 2013 San Antonio & Morristown
March 14, 2013 San Francisco
March 15, 2013 Silicon Valley
March 18, 2013 New Orleans
March 20, 2013 Charlotte
March 22, 2013 Madison
It’s about that time again — when women worldwide celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8), whose beginnings to back 150+ years to a single act of protest in 1857, when New York garment workers protested their miserably low wages and the deplorably unsafe conditions in which they worked.
Corporate Diversity is a critical component of corporate social responsibility and affects all parts of a business; whether a new marketing plan to have a greater share of a specific minority segment of the community or a talent acquisition strategy that seeks to increase the number of women and minorities within the managerial level. In the age of the internet, where savvy consumers are able to research and share minute details about their preferred brands, it is imperative that companies assess their talent, marketing, philanthropy efforts and board composition to ensure that they are mirroring the communities they serve.
Stephanie Chick is a friend and fellow San Diegan who has impressed me with her passion for helping African-American leaders - especially leaders who are women. After 15 years of corporate experience at IBM (IBM) and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Stephanie took the leap and began her own coaching practice. Today, her mission is to help her clients unleash their personal genius and effectively share their gifts with the world.
