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Forbes Feature: How We Turn 1918, 1932, And 1968 Into A Powerful Future.

WBC Board Member Robert Reiss discusses the June WBC CEO Roundtable event in his latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

I just read an inspiring article, “Are you willing to give up your privilege?” by Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation, where he said something that completely resonated with me, “This feels like 1918, 1932, and 1968 all at once.” So true!

My belief is that these unprecedented times make it impossible to go backwards; we must propel forward … and if we do it right we can emerge with people individually and collectively being free and fulfilled; eradication of systemic racism once and for all; an equitable society; a thriving economy; enlightened corporate citizenship through conscious capitalism, and healthy citizens post-pandemic (of course, we can achieve the first items, however, the last will require a vaccine). All we have to do is change everything simultaneously by creating a new model. It’s that easy; and it’s that hard.

To prime the pump in thinking through the future model, on June 18, 2020 my co-host Becky Shambaugh and I interviewed five CEOs from: Rite Aid, United Way, JetBlue, Shipt, and kathy ireland Worldwide at the Women Business Collaborative CEO Roundtable…

Read the full article on Forbes here.

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WBC Board Member Robert Reiss discusses the June WBC CEO Roundtable event in his latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

I just read an inspiring article, “Are you willing to give up your privilege?” by Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation, where he said something that completely resonated with me, “This feels like 1918, 1932, and 1968 all at once.” So true!

My belief is that these unprecedented times make it impossible to go backwards; we must propel forward … and if we do it right we can emerge with people individually and collectively being free and fulfilled; eradication of systemic racism once and for all; an equitable society; a thriving economy; enlightened corporate citizenship through conscious capitalism, and healthy citizens post-pandemic (of course, we can achieve the first items, however, the last will require a vaccine). All we have to do is change everything simultaneously by creating a new model. It’s that easy; and it’s that hard.

To prime the pump in thinking through the future model, on June 18, 2020 my co-host Becky Shambaugh and I interviewed five CEOs from: Rite Aid, United Way, JetBlue, Shipt, and kathy ireland Worldwide at the Women Business Collaborative CEO Roundtable…

Read the full article on Forbes here.

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Forbes Feature: Amid This Pandemic, Women CEOs Share That Leadership And Culture Matter Most.

WBC Board Member Robert Reiss discusses the April WBC CEO Roundtable event in his latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

Five CEOs convened April 22, 2020 to share their approaches to leading during crisis. One was Carly Fiorina who has led through deep recession, terrorist attacks, SARS and Ebola. Carly shared, "There's an old saying that tough times build character. I think that is wrong … tough times reveal character."

These CEOs were interviewed at Women Business Collaborative kickoff of the “WBC CEO Roundtable: Leading Forward” webinar for an audience of almost 200 executives and entrepreneurs. The CEOs —representing fashion, insurance, U.S. prison system, technology and crisis management public relations – discussed how they are adapting their businesses for the future and working around the clock to ensure that their employees are safe. They also shared, the stylistic benefits of women leadership, especially important during these challenging times.

Read the full Forbes article here. 

Forbes Feature: Amid This Pandemic, Women CEOs Share That Leadership And Culture Matter Most. Read More »

WBC Board Member Robert Reiss discusses the April WBC CEO Roundtable event in his latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

Five CEOs convened April 22, 2020 to share their approaches to leading during crisis. One was Carly Fiorina who has led through deep recession, terrorist attacks, SARS and Ebola. Carly shared, "There's an old saying that tough times build character. I think that is wrong … tough times reveal character."

These CEOs were interviewed at Women Business Collaborative kickoff of the “WBC CEO Roundtable: Leading Forward” webinar for an audience of almost 200 executives and entrepreneurs. The CEOs —representing fashion, insurance, U.S. prison system, technology and crisis management public relations – discussed how they are adapting their businesses for the future and working around the clock to ensure that their employees are safe. They also shared, the stylistic benefits of women leadership, especially important during these challenging times.

Read the full Forbes article here. 

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Resource: WBC International Women’s Day Celebration

Women Business Collaborative celebrated International Women’s Day with a Forum in New York, bringing together over 90 leaders representing CEOs from Partner Organizations, Corporations and WBC’s Advisory and Leaders Councils.  

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Women Business Collaborative celebrated International Women’s Day with a Forum in New York, bringing together over 90 leaders representing CEOs from Partner Organizations, Corporations and WBC’s Advisory and Leaders Councils.  

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Latino Representation on Fortune 1000 Boards

Despite growing shareholder interest in corporate diversity, there remains a substantial shortage of Latinx representation on F1000 boards. LCDA’s research showcases significant gaps in states with sizable Latino populations (Texas, Florida, and California) and across industries such as technology, materials, and aerospace and defense.

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Despite growing shareholder interest in corporate diversity, there remains a substantial shortage of Latinx representation on F1000 boards. LCDA’s research showcases significant gaps in states with sizable Latino populations (Texas, Florida, and California) and across industries such as technology, materials, and aerospace and defense.

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Boss Files with Poppy Harlow: Conversations about business, leadership and innovation

CNN’s Poppy Harlow explores the journeys of business and global leaders. In-depth interviews with leadership advice from entrepreneurs, CEOs and innovators about what it takes to rise to the top.

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CNN’s Poppy Harlow explores the journeys of business and global leaders. In-depth interviews with leadership advice from entrepreneurs, CEOs and innovators about what it takes to rise to the top.

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Within reach? Achieving gender equity in financial services leadership.

This Deloitte Insight report offers a roadmap for cultivating more female executives to lead the industry forward. 

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This Deloitte Insight report offers a roadmap for cultivating more female executives to lead the industry forward. 

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2020 Women On Boards Gender Diversity Index

2020 Women on Boards (2020WOB), released its annual 2019 Gender Diversity Index (GDI) showing that while women corporate directors hold a record 20.4% board seats nationally for the first time, 311 companies in the Russell 3000 Index still have no women on their boards.

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2020 Women on Boards (2020WOB), released its annual 2019 Gender Diversity Index (GDI) showing that while women corporate directors hold a record 20.4% board seats nationally for the first time, 311 companies in the Russell 3000 Index still have no women on their boards.

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Closing the Gender Gaps: Advancing Women in Corporate America

In Closing the Gender Gaps: Advancing Women in Corporate America, the authors focus on some of the factors affecting women as they progress through their careers, offering strategies companies can use to level the playing field.

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In Closing the Gender Gaps: Advancing Women in Corporate America, the authors focus on some of the factors affecting women as they progress through their careers, offering strategies companies can use to level the playing field.