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“If we don’t decide where our energy goes the world will decide for us.” Molly Fletcher concluded the Women in Leadership Institute with an inspiring masterclass on embracing boldness! She delved into the ways exceptional leaders channel their energy and emphasized the role of curiosity in fostering boldness. Stressing the significance of intentionality and claiming ownership of one's boldness, she dissected the aspects of conducting an energy audit. Molly urged all participants to leverage the knowledge, connections, and insights gained at the to propel themselves forward in their unique and authentic paths.

“Wherever you are in your life – that is your prime!” Anne Chow opened day 3 of the Women in Leadership Institute on a high note! Her captivating session showed us that wherever we are in life, we have the potential to unlock new possibilities. She encouraged us to seize our prime and embrace the power of networking!

We're thrilled to honor Maggie Wilderotter, Chairperson of DocuSign, with the Legend in Leadership award. Maggie's remarkable career spans across Fortune 500 and startup companies. Join us virtually at the on November 15 to celebrate her achievements, draw inspiration from her journey in a fireside chat, and connect with fellow visionary leaders. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity: https://shrm.co/emgwyu

While the latest research on the advancement of women leaders shows that a majority of women are confident about their ability to lead, they often refrain from promoting their own accomplishments at work, and they adopt workplace behaviors that may prevent them from moving up. Join us at to empower your women leaders through small group learning. Led by an expert coach and facilitator, your leaders will develop Individual Development Plans to implement new strategies! Invest in today: https://shrm.co/emgwyu

Extensive research shows that organizations with women in top roles excel in client retention, organic growth, and profitability. Let's celebrate their natural leadership qualities for sustained success. Recognize the power of gender diversity in leadership in CEO Jennifer McCollum's book "In Her Own Voice". Secure your copy today! https://shrm.co/yalb7f

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🌟 DISCOVER YOUR CAREER ROADMAP WITH THE 360 ASSESSMENT🌟

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✅ Identify crucial competencies for high-potential leadership.

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This unique tool is offered exclusively to those who register by October 12 to attend the Women in Leadership Institute in Orlando, FL and virtually, from November 13-16, 2023.

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At this year's Women in Leadership Institute (WIL), we're thrilled to celebrate the achievements of five outstanding executives who have championed cultures of inclusion and support. 🙌 They are the true leaders of change, and we're awarding them the prestigious Women in Leadership Executive Impact Award. 🏆

Meet the Trailblazers:

🌟 Aida Sabo - Senior VP, Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Parexel

🌟 Dr. Jakki Opollo - VP, Talent Initiatives & Regional Chief Diversity Officer, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

🌟 Joy Wilder Lybeer - Chief Revenue Officer & SVP, Global Partnerships, Equifax

🌟 Traci Wade - Group VP, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Oracle Corporation

🌟 Telisa Yancy - Enterprise President, American Family Insurance

Join us in celebrating in Orlando, Fla. and virtually from November 13-16, 2023, and shape the future of your career—perhaps one day, you could receive the award for your own outstanding achievements. Learn more about the Executive Impact Award and the recipients:

Linkage a SHRM Company Announces 2023 Recipients of the Women in Leadership Executive Impact Award Each year, Linkage, a SHRM company, presents the Women in Leadership Executive Impact Award, which recognizes executives who have demonstrated a deep commitment to the advancement of women leaders at their organizations, and, through their leadership, hav

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Linkage becoming a SHRM Company! Over the past year, we have prioritized empowering HR professionals, business executives, and policymakers with extensive data insights, cutting-edge business tools, and exceptional leadership development programs. We invite you to join us at the on Nov 13 - 16 in Orlando to witness firsthand SHRM and Linkage's dedication to advancing women and fostering inclusivity in leadership and organizations. Reserve your spot today!

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Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Linkage, a SHRM Company and author of "In Her Own Voice" reveals why the present is primed for women's leadership. Explore the elements propelling women into the spotlight, from post-COVID talent gaps to evidence of the success of women-led companies. Pre-order "In Her Own Voice" today! 📖 https://shrm.co/yalb7f

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🌟Step into the past and chart the path to progress with us at the Women in Leadership Institute (WIL)! Don't miss our riveting panel discussion, "How Did We Get Here? – Insights from Women's Leadership Luminaries."🌟

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, November 15th at 3:45 PM

Only 55 years ago, women faced barriers like no credit cards in their name, no jury service, and limited access to top institutions. This special panel of activists, trailblazers, and researchers will reflect on the path to women's progress.

👥 Meet our luminaries:

Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Faculty at University of Pennsylvania Law School and Wharton and Expert Member of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

Edie Fraser, Chair of the Board & CEO of Women Business Collaborative (WBC)

Sally Helgesen, Best-Selling Author, Speaker & Leadership Coach

Moderator: Theresa Harrison, CEO, George Street Services

Join us at WIL and make incredible strides towards advancing women leadership!

Secure your spot for the today! https://shrm.co/emgwyu

🌟 Join us at the Women in Leadership Institute (WIL) for a dynamic panel discussion on "Intersectionality & Advancement in the Workplace." 🌟

📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, November 14th at 11:15 AM

Discover how intersectionality profoundly impacts women's professional development as our esteemed panelists share their leadership journeys, insights, and triumphs. They'll also delve into fostering better allyship in the workplace.

👥 Meet our panelists:

Marilu Galvez, President & GM, WABC-TV, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution

Shelly Kapoor Collins, Partner, Sway Ventures & Founding Partner, Shatter Fund

Kamille Richardson, Founder, iSee Technologies, Inc; Speaker;

Author Pamela A. Smith, Acting Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department

Register now to secure your spot.

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Explore the essential strategies that distinguish leading companies in their efforts to advance women. Unveil the secrets of elevating women leaders with Jennifer McCollum, the CEO of Linkage, a SHRM Company, in her book "In Her Own Voice". Using her expertise and experience, Jennifer dissects the four crucial areas of empowerment that lead to improved performance, increased retention, and enhanced career progression. Empower yourself and secure your copy today! https://shrm.co/yalb7f

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🌟 Unlocking Diversity: Elevate Leadership Through Sponsorship! 🌟

Sponsorship emerges as a powerful avenue for organizations to foster diversity within their leadership ranks. 🚀 Organizations with more diverse leadership outperform the competition and the culture of inclusion they create supports a thriving workforce! 📊 Let's embrace the transformational impact of executive sponsorship on leadership diversity and business success!⭐ https://shrm.co/lfl05u

🚀 DEFINE YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS — REGISTER BY OCTOBER 12! 🚀

Unlock the blueprint that can propel you to new heights in your career! Backed by 25+ years of research and data that distinguishes successful women leaders, this is your chance to soar.

At the Women in Leadership Institute (WIL) offered in Orlando, Fla. and virtually from November 13-16, 2023, you're not just tuning in for inspiring keynotes and building a powerful network. You're embarking on a tailor-made journey personalized to your career goals with the Advancing Women Leaders 360° Assessment™.

🎯 This custom report will identify your leadership strengths and opportunities, play a key role in your experience as an attendee and more — but hurry, it’s only included if you register before October 12.

Get a closer look at what the 360 Assessment offers.

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At a time when women leaders are being pulled in more directions than ever before, and workplace stress is being disproportionately felt by women, building a professional network may rank low on the priority list. But as the hurdles to advancement for women continue to stretch higher, it is critically important to build and maintain strong networks. Here are some quick tips to get you started! https://shrm.co/bfuodc

🌟 READY TO STEP UP AS A LEADER? 🌟

Leadership knows no gender bounds. Yet, women face unique hurdles on their path to success. Join the Women in Leadership Institute (WIL) in Orlando, Fla. and virtually from November 13-16, 2023, to strengthen your leadership skills, take home actionable strategies to excel in your organization and build a meaningful network.

You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen leadership skills such as:

💪 Overcoming inner bias

🎯 Building branding and presence

🔍 Crafting a clear vision

🌐 Expanding networks

💡 Demonstrating value

📣 Amplifying influence

🌈 Realizing self-confidence

You’ll also be inspired by the lineup of accomplished keynote speakers, including Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Linkage, a SHRM company. Jennifer is dedicated to changing the face of leadership and will share real-life insights to help you advance in your career at WIL, setting the stage for conquering hurdles to achieve higher leadership positions.

Secure your spot today. https://shrm.co/dgggbz

🚀 Replace Internal Bias with Confidence🚀

Internal doubt can be a significant barrier for women leaders — the “Inner Critic.” It affects confidence, decisions, and progress. But the good news is, you have the power to quiet that voice by developing self-awareness and other targeted skills to reach your full leadership potential.

Join the Women in Leadership Institute in Orlando, Fla. and virtually from November 13-16, 2023, for a comprehensive seminar tackling internal bias and other hurdles that women leaders specifically encounter. Gain insights from inspiring keynotes, skill-building breakout sessions and more.

Among the expert keynote speakers, you’ll hear from Shannon Bayer, the Vice President of Revenue at Linkage and a champion of advancing women in leadership. She'll guide you in tackling the "Inner Critic" holding you back from achieving your goals.

Secure your spot today. https://shrm.co/k1je8z

Organizations are on a mission to keep employee spirit high and their teams strong. It's time to dive into the minds of our incredible women leaders and see how they view themselves and their leadership prowess! We need to unpack those behaviors that might be holding back their rise to the top. The insights from Linkage's survey can guide the creation of a strategic approach to support and cultivate women leaders, paving the way for a smart strategy to boost and empower our women leaders, helping them conquer those advancement hurdles like champs! 💪🎉 ‍

The “Perfectionist” Trap: How Women Leaders See Their Value at Work—and How They Can Break Through in 2023 - Linkage, Inc. Linkage research shows that women leaders are confident in their ability to lead at the highest levels. But they need to learn how to utilize this confidence, demonstrate their value, and self-promote to enact real progress in their careers.

🌟 Do you fall into the “Perfectionist Trap”? 🌟

Did you know that 66 percent of women consider themselves "perfectionists" when it comes to work? 📊🤯 This constant pursuit of perfection often leads to burnout and hinders women from advancing in leadership positions.

Avoid the pitfalls of perfect and level up your leadership skills with breakout sessions and dedicated small groups at the at the Women in Leadership Institute in Orlando, Fla. and virtually from November 13-16.

🎙️ Featured keynote speaker Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO of Moms First and visionary behind Girls Who Code will inspire you to embrace your unique strengths and lead with authenticity.

Register to secure your spot today. https://shrm.co/5rsqz7

Parexel is blazing a path for women in the workplace—and we are thrilled to announce that they are the inaugural Platinum Partner of the 2023 Women in Leadership Institute (WIL)! This year, we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their partnership.

Parexel is driving transformative results through WIL, including:

🚀 Accelerated pathway for women at the director through vice-president level

👩‍🦰👩🏿🧑🏻👩‍🦳 Reached 250+ women leaders

🏆 10+ year partnership

🎯 Increased women’s representation at the VP level from 34% to 47%

Join Parexel as an organizational champion of the advancement of women leaders by exploring WIL23 partnership opportunities – unlocking tremendous benefits like group pricing, welcome orientation, private learning teams, and more. https://bit.ly/3PKIzUJ

Do you know of an organizational leader who works to support and advance women leaders at all levels in meaningful ways?

🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2023 Women in Leadership Executive Impact Award!

www.linkageinc.com/ImpactAward

“The people who identify and live their purpose and are more inclusive are the most impactful leaders in the workplace.” –Jim Link, CHRO at SHRM

Do your leaders have the skills to navigate what’s now and what’s next with purpose and an mindset?

We recently hosted a roundtable discussion with leaders to discuss the evolving expectations of leadership. It was jam-packed with insights on how organizations can empower their leaders to succeed.

Check out key takeaways from our conversation: https://bit.ly/43pE3hA

How Organizations Are Preparing Their Leaders for the Next Big Challenge - Linkage, Inc. What makes leadership different now? Today’s leaders must also lead the business, culture and people, all with a commitment to inclusion. Here are 4 steps you can take as a leader to navigate the right now and what's next of leadership.

The status quo approach to the advancement of women leaders simply isn't working: It could take another 131 years for the world to close the , according to the World Economic Forum.

It's time for organizational leaders to thoughtfully re-adjust their strategies to engage, develop and retain women leaders at all levels. 🗝️ Here are four key areas you should consider: https://bit.ly/3rjN0Mb

Closing the Gender Gap | How Organizations Can Engage, Advance and Retain Women Leaders - Linkage, Inc. Linkage has identified four areas—Talent Systems, Focused Leadership Development for Women, Executive Action and Culture—that organizations can focus on to create gender parity in the workplace.

How can women ascend into leadership roles and succeed at the highest levels?

IN HER OWN VOICE, the new book from Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Linkage, a SHRM Company, offers a data-based roadmap filled with empowerment for any woman who aspires to senior leadership—and for any organization focused on gender equity at every level.

This must-have book, which releases at the Women in Leadership Institute this November 13-16, is available for pre-order now! 📖

https://bit.ly/3Jx1Ox5

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