For KaTonya Jones, MBA, Executive Director of the Embassy Community Development Corporation (ECDC), leadership begins with compassion. Every decision, every board meeting, and every initiative she touches circles back to one guiding truth: people matter most. “I’ve witnessed families who simply needed housing, food, or hope to keep going,” she reflects. “I realized the decisions […]
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BY: Lisa Nichols For many executives, the next step in their leadership journey involves serving on a board of directors. Yet many are unsure of how to land the coveted position. Before seeking a role on a board of directors, it’s important to have a clear understanding of what a board does and how it’s
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By: Jasmine Ball The corporate landscape is ever-evolving, which means C-suite executives who are next in line need new and different skills than those before them in order to ascend into the executive level and deal with the business realities of today. A look at current C-suite executives who are at the top of their
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BY: Stephanie Hancock The landscape of the workplace has transformed significantly over the past four years. Remote and hybrid work arrangements, once optional in certain industries, have become the standard. While this new normal presents unique challenges, such as visibility within the organization, it also opens opportunities for professional growth In the past, casual interactions—whether
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By: Kayvonna K. Stigall As women continue to change the narrative and become recognized partners in the business world, it’s essential to keep the momentum going in order for it to stay that way! This is a call to action to keep women relevant in all facets of today’s decisions. Here are several ways to
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BY: Paige Cerulli Every workplace has its own social structure. There’s a balance of power among coworkers, also referred to as workplace politics. Learning to navigate work politics is key to your success in your career, and it can help you to move your ideas forward effectively. Recognize Common Workplace Politics Challenges Navigating work politics
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BY: Jasmine Ball Change Your Perspective If the honeymoon stage has ended and you’ve lost the steam you once had about your workplace, ask yourself why? Have you lost a passion for your career field or are your negative feelings due to the work culture, relationships with management, salary, or the role you’re playing, etc.?
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We know the importance of taking a break. But it’s still difficult to do when you are thinking, I’ll just check this email, or do a quick once-over on this client presentation. Meanwhile, family, friends and good times are passing us by. GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION Treat yourself with the same compassion and consideration you give
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The time for wishing on stars is up. Turning yesterday’s dreams into today’s reality means making your desires clear and obvious to your eye and mind. One thing that I used to desire was a quick fix when life and career got wonky. However, ‘Don’t look for a shortcut. It doesn’t exist,’ a quote from
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As of 2021, the United States had the largest economy in the world.* However, the PwC Women in Work Index for 2019 ranks the United States a disappointing 23rd on their list of best countries for female workers, situated between France and the Czech Republic and significantly below similar G7 countries like Canada and the
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