Meet the inspiring women on the 2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Shortlist
The five finalists share their sagest lessons on leading a successful business BY ISABEL FREDERIX For Harpers Bazaar UK. elebrating female achievement is par for the course today – and rightfully so. But in 1972, Champagne house Veuve Clicquot was undoubtedly a trailblazer when it introduced its Bold Woman Award, now recognised as the [...]
Scientists Pinpoint the Exact Moment People Lose Interest in a Presentation
Three ways to keep your audience engaged beyond this cliff. EXPERT OPINION BY CARMINE GALLO, HARVARD INSTRUCTOR, KEYNOTE SPEAKER, AUTHOR, ‘THE BEZOS BLUEPRINT’ @CARMINEGALLO For Inc. Exactly How quickly do people lose interest? Thanks to new research, we have an answer. We've also learned proven tactics for keeping the audience's attention. Read full [...]
Article byRuth A. Davis Honoring Female African-American Ambassadors in honor of Women’s History Month.
Article by Ruth A. Davis honoring female African-American Ambassadors in honor of Women's History Month. "Last year for Women’s History Month, I compiled an article 'Honoring the Many ‘Firsts’ of African American Female Ambassadors.' The article included 14 female former ambassadors and was meant to be a work in progress [...]
A Tribute to Ruth A. Davis, AMB (Retired) & IWEC Chairwoman (Retired)
On this special Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible journey of a legendary woman, you! Your dedication and determination in the face of serious health challenges are truly awe-inspiring. Your story serves as a powerful reminder that no matter the circumstances, women have the power to overcome any obstacle and [...]
Happy International Women’s Day!
International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. Read about the history of the creation of this day. Celebrate, share and keep the pedal [...]
3 Things Great Leaders Do to Get the Best Out of Really Smart People
This is the right way to lead and manage smart and savvy employees. EXPERT OPINION BY MARCEL SCHWANTES, INC. CONTRIBUTING EDITOR AND FOUNDER, LEADERSHIP FROM THE CORE @MARCELSCHWANTES For Inc. Here are three proven strategies to positively impact your most brilliant employees and motivate them to achieve great things for you. [...]
How to Do Strategic Planning Like a Futurist
by Amy Webb For Harvard Business Review. Chief strategy officers and those responsible for shaping the direction of their organizations are often asked to facilitate “visioning” meetings. This helps teams brainstorm ideas, but it isn’t a substitute for critical thinking about the future. Neither are the one-, three-, or five-year strategic [...]
How to Develop a Winning Mindset, According to the Former Lead Performance Psychologist for the Navy SEALs
Performance psychologist Eric Potterat explains in his new book, 'Learned Excellence,' how the world's best performers build unstoppable mindsets. BY TIM CRINO, SENIOR EDITOR, INC.@TIMCRINO For Inc. The best performers see mindset differently. To them, mindset is not a default, it's a choice. They don't just accept and tweak their mindset. [...]
Ten Strategies for Using AI in Manufacturing
By Jennifer Clement and Noel Hopkins for CLA Connect With no end in sight for labor shortages thanks to pandemic-fueled worker exits, re-shoring, changing workforce demographics, and more—board-level pressure for efficiencies will drive strategic planning well into the next decade. The race is on to embrace new technologies in manufacturing—and all eyes [...]
Use Gratitude to Counter Stress and Uncertainty
by Christopher Littlefield For Harvard Business Review Right now, we’re living in a constant state of uncertainty, and it can feel like running a race with no finish line or making a puzzle without a reference picture. What can we do to minimize the impacts of uncertainty on our mental health? [...]