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Impacted by his personal experience in under-funded schools, Practice Benefit Corp. and CEO Karim Abouelnaga, SHRM-SCP is building a company that aims to close the achievement gap in public .

With an entrepreneurial , he's setting goals that go beyond the bottom line to impact children, families and communities.

“I thought for-profit solutions, especially in public education working with low-income children, was an absolute no-no. But I learned that it wasn't about for-profit or nonprofit. It was always more about ownership."

Read more about his mission-driven journey here: https://on.ypo.org/3Y7YEYG

Karim Abouelnaga’s Mission to Close the Achievement Gap What would the world look like if every child could fulfill their potential? This is the question that drives YPO member Karim Abouelnaga. As Founder and CEO of PRACTICE Benefit Corp, a B-Corp that partners with principals, teachers and parents to close the opportunity gap in urban schools, he’s m...

Koh CEO Charli Walters shares her leadership journey with Mark Bouris and gives listeners a peek into what it takes to establish a purpose-driven , the importance of , her pivot from to a new venture and more: https://on.ypo.org/3zF2KgT


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📣It’s official: Sofyan Almoayed is our 73rd YPO global chairman of the YPO Board of Directors!

“It is my privilege and honor to serve as YPO’s global chairman, to give back to this extraordinary organization that has supported me throughout my leadership journey,” says Almoayed.

A member of the YPO Khaleej and YPO Bahrain chapters, Almoayed is the CEO of Almoayed Investments, a multi-disciplinary family business holding several companies that cater to different industries, including tech, contracting, transportation, hospitality, travel and tourism. He also sits on the boards of other private and publicly listed companies.

Almoayed joined YPO in 2005, is a founder of the YPO Bahrain Chapter, and has served in numerous chapter, regional and network champion roles. Through his tenure as a servant leader at YPO, he held positions of deputy chairman, chair of the YPO Global Networks Committee, and chair of the YPO Audit Committee.

Over this year, Almoayed will concentrate on enhancing YPO's peer-to-peer communities, developing unique learning opportunities for members, and discovering innovative ways to connect business leaders, in addition to highlighting YPO’s 75th anniversary in 2025.

🥂 Cheers to an amazing year ahead!

Read more: https://on.ypo.org/3Wm4p3M

Raymond Watt La presión de parecer omnisciente y enigmático para cumplir con el estereotipo del “líder fuerte” puede crear situaciones que solo dificultan ser un líder eficaz.

YPO forums are a powerful tool for creating and in our organization of leaders.

But its benefits can extend to partners, industry peers, customers and . Discover how YPO member EV Construction's CEO Mike Novakoski made a holistic part of his journey: https://on.ypo.org/3VVyCVS

Living the Peer-Supported Life YPO Member and CEO Mike Novakoski reaps the value of peer support in all aspects of life – with his wife and kids, CEOs and colleagues, & business...

Sandeep Gupta, Executive Chairman of Aria Hotels & Consultancy is redefining industry norms while championing in the industry.

From introducing innovative dining concepts to promoting + rights, his extends business success to societal change.

"We strive to ensure everyone has the opportunity to reach their highest potential, whoever they might be or whomever they may choose to love," he says.

Explore his personal perspective and commitment to with Asia Tatler - https://on.ypo.org/3XE0kJj
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With determination, toward diversity: How I bucked tradition to rise to the top of my company Hotelier Sandeep Gupta writes about the ’silent resistance’ that he faced as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in a deeply traditional society.

🏳️‍🌈 Is your workplace ? Are you empowering employees to bring their whole selves to ?

YPO member and leader David Brown (Grand Pacific Resorts) shares how he's building a powerful by modeling to help employees feel welcome and safe:

"One thing I do in my company is simply talk about it. We have a new-hire orientation every week, and I talk about safety, that I want everyone to feel comfortable every day that they come to work.

No matter what's going on at home, I want work to be your safe place, where you feel welcome, like you're at the cool kids' table.

I want everybody to feel welcome every day that they're here. The culture of our company is to be welcoming a treat people nicely."

Leaders can celebrate year-round to promote inclusive cultures that are proven to enhance long-term success.

✨So don't wait until next June to communicate the power of belonging!

Learn more about the leadership journey of YPO member and Who Gives A Crap founder Simon Griffiths.

Why this CEO doesn’t like flying business class For Who Gives a Crap co-founder and CEO Simon Griffiths, sitting at the front of the plane doesn’t resonate with the company’s brand.

Allison Long Pettine always felt different in because she wasn't motivated by .

Discover how she's paving an unconventional path in business that goes beyond the bottom line in The CEO Magazine: https://on.ypo.org/4bi4ABv

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🏳️‍🌈 As we enter the last week of , YPO member Andy Nunemaker reminds us that should be a fundamental amplified year-round. We need to celebrate our differences because it makes for more impactful teams and communities:

"What we should learn from this month is that people are people, and we come in all different flavors, shapes, sizes and colors.

At the end of the day, we're all human beings and we should celebrate who we are.

On thing we hope to translate from Pride Month is being proud of who you are."

Grateful to foster leaders in YPO Africa as they lead for and .

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How much have you invested in yourself this year?

One of my mentors has a mastermind where a very select group of folks pays $50,000 annually to meet up in a different location four times per year.

Peer groups like EO or YPO range anywhere from $5,000 to $18,000+ just in dues per year.

The summits and conferences I’ve attended in the past 6 months costed over $12,000 with travel and expenses.

Every dollar has been worth it and the value I’ve received in return is truly priceless.

Proximity is everything.

If you hang out with 5 potheads, you’ll be the 6th.

If you hang out with 5 real estate investors, you’ll be the 6th.

If you hang out with 5 millionaires, you’ll be the 6th.

Keep investing in yourself.

According to global leaders, measuring and integrating it with operations can increase profits, attract next-generation and future-proof organizations for long-term .

Florian Kemmerich recently hosted an episode of with fellow YPO members Orlan Boston and Fleur Heyns to discuss how leaders can champion , lead the conversation and optimize for in their businesses: https://on.ypo.org/45EnuBo

Green is the New Black: YPO Experts Explore the Business of Sustainability What role does sustainability play in modern business and how can organizations integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles to drive positive change? This was the topic of the latest episode of "YPO Presents Ask the Experts," featuring YPO members Florian Kemmerich, Managing Dire

represents brighter days filled with celebration but also serves as a reminder of the pain and struggles America’s Black community experienced – and still experiences.

At YPO with its vision to inspire leaders to make a difference in the world, the day also serves as an opportunity.

For member Jason Edwards, it means honoring his father’s as an influential legislator who fought to make June 19th a federal holiday.

“Use Juneteenth as a day to communicate to your company and the descendants of American slavery, that you hear them, you see their history and you recognize their story,” Edwards urges.

For Kanarys CEO Mandy Price it means funneling her civic mindedness into a company dedicated to systemic change around , equity and inclusion.

“It takes all of us to ensure that we are creating a world that is working for the betterment of all. It’s not just a moral imperative, but societal necessity," she says.

Frenchy's Chicken’s CEO Ernest Hunter is honoring the holiday by partnering with a young Black-owned company, a competitor, to create a menu collaboration.

“We hope it shows the community, and really everyone, that Juneteenth was just the beginning of the journey,” Hunter says. “The way we continue to improve Black-owned businesses is to work together and cross competitor lines.”

And Devon Henry is leaning into his Black YPO network to support and celebrate other leaders. “We share our joy and celebrate each other’s wins,” he says about the smaller group of YPO members within the larger organization. “We’re constantly asking how we can help each other."

Visit https://on.ypo.org/3KRwRE6 to learn more about how these leaders are finding inspiring ways to celebrate .

CEOs Harness Juneteenth to Lead, Inspire Learn how YPO Members celebrate Juneteenth through moments of celebration and joy, but also memories of pain and struggle.

YPO member Rochelle Pattison uses her personal journey as a to eliminate and build an inclusive workplace.

▶️ Visit https://on.ypo.org/3hcxBo0 to learn more.

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Inclusive Work Culture: Personal Leadership Insights from a Trans-Trailblazer Transgender entrepreneur Rochelle Pattison, Director at Chimaera Capital Limited, shares insights making all feel welcome in the workplace.

Agility is key for TOLY Products Ltd CEO Andy Gatesy, who has transformed his over 50-year-old into a global powerhouse that’s become the go-to packaging supplier for top brands around the world including CHANEL, L'Oréal Group and Unilever.

His strategic thinking and diversification has steered the company through multiple wars, economic crises and a pandemic, and he shares the 3 pillars that have guided his :

▶️ A global mindset
▶️ Product Diversity
▶️Innovative Service Offerings

Read more about his journey, including is plans for here: https://on.ypo.org/4aJvDVW


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Adapting to Thrive: The Agile Journey of CEO Andy Gatesy The story of Malta’s 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Andy Gatesy is one of humble beginnings, big-picture thinking and an absolute dedication to...

CEO Mike Salguero is raising the steaks at ButcherBox and revolutionizing the meat industry by delivering convenient, sustainable and safe options for carnivorous customers.

“With a long-term horizon, a large customer base and no external investors, we’re uniquely positioned to drive change in an industry that desperately needs change,” he says.

“We’ve proven to the meat industry there is a huge customer base for this type of product. And we’ve been able to work with small farmers as well as large meat conglomerates to move the industry in a direction where we’re improving conditions for hundreds of thousands of animals every year.”

Read more: https://on.ypo.org/3UotR6F

Transitioning from as an idea to a concrete outcome is game changing for eco-conscious businesses, and Terrascope CEO Maya Hari explains that the change will be fueled by increased regulations across industries and regions.

Learn more from The Peak Singapore: https://on.ypo.org/3WYpsKj

Maya Hari shares how a conversation with her tween daughter led to the formation of carbon-awareness firm Terrascope This is how the CEO went from sharing plants with neighbours to helping companies make a positive change for the planet.

❌ Don’t let perfection be the enemy of progress!

Mission-driven Kathy Cheng (Redwood Classics Apparel) gives you permission to not be perfect when it comes to standards: https://on.ypo.org/4b9qs23

Kathy Cheng: It’s OK To Not Be Perfect On ESG Our industry needs too much work in environmental, social and corporate governance to be paralyzed by perfectionism, the Redwood Classics Apparel president writes.

Want to use your purchasing power to drive more sustainable products? Fashion is one way to start.

Global leaders Kathy Cheng (Redwood Classics Apparel) and Simon Cotton (Macnaughton Holdings) take you through the ins and outs of making more eco-conscious choices and share business strategies for protecting the planet without sacrificing profits.

Read more: https://on.ypo.org/3C4eIOS

“Finding your people and being open and honest will help you become a better CEO and person,” says YPO Global Chairman and Raymond Watt.

Discover how he’s built his leadership journey on , and learning from others’ perspectives and experience: https://on.ypo.org/3wrVtzQ

Raymond Watt’s route to strong and effective leadership Being open and honest will help you become a better CEO and person, says YPO Global Chairman and entrepreneur Raymond Watt.

Adapting to Thrive: The Agile Journey of CEO Andy Gatesy The story of Malta’s 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Andy Gatesy is one of humble beginnings, big-picture thinking and an absolute dedication to remaining agile while leading a more than 50-year-old global company.

Find out what YPO member Ravin Gandhi discovered when he submitted his personal journals to ChatGPT. 😬

CEO: I asked ChatGPT to read my journal from my late 20s and flag my top 10 weaknesses: It was 'alarmingly accurate'

YPO members Abdullah Azhari (Saudi Icon) and Dr. Ayesha Khanna (ADDO AI) share how emerging technologies like , modular construction, digital twins and are changing cities; from buildings to transit to and more: https://on.ypo.org/3QLRIMs

Making Cities More Livable, Sustainable with Today’s Tech How can technology help our cities meet their challenges and improve the quality of life for all? In YPO Presents Ask the Experts: Harnessing Technology for Urban Development, Riad Bsaibes, President and CEO of AMANA Investments, moderates an illuminating conversation with

Geopolitics tops the list of concerns for C-Suite executives and its impact can affect efforts in the boardroom and beyond.

Learn how leaders can strategically address the risings issues from YPO member Orlan Boston:
https://on.ypo.org/3WiKdAj

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Fifteen years ago, Akorbi CEO Claudia Mirza made a trailblazing decision to embrace an emerging :

Discover how it impacted her and what she learned along the way: https://on.ypo.org/41WOJFq

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3 Lessons I Learned From Transforming My Company With AI | Entrepreneur I made the decision to completely change the DNA of my company to embrace automation and artificial intelligence. Here are three key lessons I've learned.