Spur Economic Growth By Protecting Supplier Diversity Programs
by Geri Stengel For Forbes The ongoing debate surrounding supplier diversity programs has recently become more heated with increasing lawsuits against them. While critics raise concerns about potential reverse discrimination against non-diverse-owned businesses, proponents stress the positive impact of these programs in driving economic growth for everyone. Read the article
Why Jeff Bezos Always Speaks Last (and So Should You), Backed by Social Science
When you're a leader, when you speak might matter just as much as what you have to say. EXPERT OPINION BY JEFF HADEN, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, INC.@JEFF_HADEN For Inc. http://tinyurl.com/2p8nd5h5
HOW MANY FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS ARE THERE WORLDWIDE IN 2024?
By Kelly Indah For EarthWatch Many female figures take the helm as founders of their own companies, bossing up their way to offer a fresh take in the field of entrepreneurship. Find out more about them and how many there are globally. https://earthweb.com/how-many-female-entrepreneurs-are-there-worldwide/
Women Presidents Organization Announces Women2Watch 2023
Congratulations to our IWEC awardees who have been recognized by the Women Presidents Organization as Women2Watch!! Kudos, Merrilee Kick, Dao Jensen, Mal Vivek, Claudia Mirza and Monica Hernandez! https://www.women-presidents.com/news-events/50-fastest/2023-women-2-watch-list/?fbclid=IwAR0i3BcPVhbwE8p6M98fMG_h2iOZRPb15xSSYOlRD8M9DUzll6rj0DQ7Iz4
3 Things Taylor Swift Just Said as Person of the Year That Every Leader Should Learn
Swift shares stories of her career that are packed with wisdom every leader can learn from. - BY JASON ATEN, TECH COLUMNIST@JASONATEN - For Inc. - http://tinyurl.com/mpze9vs5
How Great Coaches Ask, Listen, and Empathize
by Ed Batista - For Harvard Business Review - Leadership doesn't mean having all the answers - https://hbr.org/2015/02/how-great-coaches-ask-listen-and-empathize?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=facebook&tpcc=orgsocial_edit
Shona McDonald, CEO, Shonaquip, Awarded Lifetime Achiever at KoiGroup for Entrepreneurs and Innovators
The KoiGroup for Entrepreneurs and Innovators · by Neil Hinrichsen Congratulations to Shona, a 2015 IWEC Awardee from South Africa for this recognition! A huge congratulations to Shona McDonald of Shonaquip for winning the Lifetime Achiever title at the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards last night. This hybrid social enterprise [...]
Teresita Yujuico, CEO, Attitudes Group of Companies, Philippines, Featured in Chicago Booth Magazine
Teresita ("Ching") is a leader in philanthropy and is being recognized as such in this article. Congratulations, Ching, for giving back and paying it forward! We are so very proud of your successes as a business woman and also for your giving - a true role model for all! In [...]
Want to Instantly Become a Better Leader? Science Says Meetings That Don’t Start on Time Are a Third Less Effective
Plus, a research-based case for having fewer meetings, period. By Inc. https://tinyurl.com/y6n4e43y
IWEC Foundation Announces Board of Directors for 2024
The IWEC Foundation is thrilled to introduce the 2024 IWEC Foundation Board of Directors, set to assume their roles on January 1, 2024. After an impressive 17 years of dedicated service, Ruth A. Davis is retiring from her role as the Chairwoman of IWEC. Her pivotal role in giving birth [...]