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Forbes Feature: On Women’s Equality Day, CEOs Reinforce Importance Of Female Leadership

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

On August 26, 2020 Becky Shambaugh and I moderated Women Business Collaborative (WBC) CEO Roundtable to discuss leadership and equity for women. Edie Fraser, CEO, WBC kicked off the event, “Today is Women’s Equality Day, with 2020 marking 100 years since women getting the right to vote.”

The panelists were:

  • Lt. General Nadja West, recent Surgeon General, US Army
  • Greg Adams, Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Permanente
  • Caroline Feeney, CEO, Individual Solutions, Prudential Financial

Read the full article on Forbes here.

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  • Forbes Feature: On Women’s Equality Day, CEOs Reinforce Importance Of Female Leadership

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

    On August 26, 2020 Becky Shambaugh and I moderated Women Business Collaborative (WBC) CEO Roundtable to discuss leadership and equity for women. Edie Fraser, CEO, WBC kicked off the event, “Today is Women’s Equality Day, with 2020 marking 100 years since women getting the right to vote.”

    The panelists were:

    • Lt. General Nadja West, recent Surgeon General, US Army
    • Greg Adams, Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Permanente
    • Caroline Feeney, CEO, Individual Solutions, Prudential Financial

    Read the full article on Forbes here.

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    Forbes Feature: Diversity As A CEO Priority During This Singular Time In Our History

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    Edie Fraser and WBC Board Member Robert Reiss talk about the importance of Diversity for today's CEOs in Robert's latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

    As I speak with CEOs every day, so many are truly pained and deeply want racial harmony. In considering the state of diversity today, I thought it would make sense to talk with one leader who has a history of building true movements: Edie Fraser, CEO, Women Business Collaborative. Edie has already built Million Women Mentors (MWM) with 2.5 million commitments.

    Robert Reiss: Talk about diversity today.

    Edie Fraser: Robert,  Diversity is a number one issue for the private sector, right up there with return on investments and CEO Leadership.  This moment is singular and provides an opportunity to create sustainable change. The time is NOW! Platitudes are no longer acceptable. Talent is key and so, too, are investments in diverse suppliers and our communities. I was engaged in the civil rights movement early and  have spent my career working to accelerate the position of women and minorities in business. It has been nearly only 17 months since we founded Women Business Collaborative (WBC) together as a non-profit, focusing on increasing parity and power and with it 25% advancement of diversity changes in every action initiative taken. The private sector’s awareness of the disparities in corporate America have only heightened in 2020. It is business that is showing courage to take action, and the private sector must ACT NOW!

    Focus on the importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) on our economy and our national wellbeing. COVID-19 and the recession combined with tensions over the continued racism in America have created an unprecedented economic and human crises and highlighted inequities further fueling unrest. In corporate America, our CEOs and Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) and CHROs are crucial to successfully navigating the current social challenges along with the others in the Executive Suite. Bottom up and top down, all  must work together to change what has been the status quo. We want results.

    Read the full article on Forbes here.

     

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  • Forbes Feature: Diversity As A CEO Priority During This Singular Time In Our History

    • Edie Fraser and WBC Board Member Robert Reiss talk about the importance of Diversity for today's CEOs in Robert's latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

    As I speak with CEOs every day, so many are truly pained and deeply want racial harmony. In considering the state of diversity today, I thought it would make sense to talk with one leader who has a history of building true movements: Edie Fraser, CEO, Women Business Collaborative. Edie has already built Million Women Mentors (MWM) with 2.5 million commitments.

    Robert Reiss: Talk about diversity today.

    Edie Fraser: Robert,  Diversity is a number one issue for the private sector, right up there with return on investments and CEO Leadership.  This moment is singular and provides an opportunity to create sustainable change. The time is NOW! Platitudes are no longer acceptable. Talent is key and so, too, are investments in diverse suppliers and our communities. I was engaged in the civil rights movement early and  have spent my career working to accelerate the position of women and minorities in business. It has been nearly only 17 months since we founded Women Business Collaborative (WBC) together as a non-profit, focusing on increasing parity and power and with it 25% advancement of diversity changes in every action initiative taken. The private sector’s awareness of the disparities in corporate America have only heightened in 2020. It is business that is showing courage to take action, and the private sector must ACT NOW!

    Focus on the importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) on our economy and our national wellbeing. COVID-19 and the recession combined with tensions over the continued racism in America have created an unprecedented economic and human crises and highlighted inequities further fueling unrest. In corporate America, our CEOs and Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) and CHROs are crucial to successfully navigating the current social challenges along with the others in the Executive Suite. Bottom up and top down, all  must work together to change what has been the status quo. We want results.

    Read the full article on Forbes here.

     

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

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

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    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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  • 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. 

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    In the News: CEOs Embracing Racial Justice, Equality and Action Edie Fraser

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    WBC Founder and CEO, Edie Fraser wrote a piece about Racial Justice, Equality and Action in the Summer Issue of CEO Forum Magazine

    "CEO public condemnation of racism has been at the bare minimum – until now. CEOs as accountable leaders are embracing activism for racial justice in their companies and communities and making action commitments. CEOs in response to the death of George Floyd, faced with the reality of racial inequality, acknowledge that the deeply rooted issues of racism must be addressed.

    Historically, the private sector may have contributed to systemic inequality, failing to hire and promote black men and women within their own companies, especially in the C-Suite and board rooms; now they are tearing down prejudices and working to support talent and communities in need. Among the widespread support for racial justice from the top CEOs, there is a growing consensus that more must be done now.

    Responsible CEOs know delivering results is more than sales and profits. Action makes the bottom line better and the workforce and customers proud. CEOs expect brands to equate equity value and racial pride."

    Read the full piece on page 118 here.

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  • In the News: CEOs Embracing Racial Justice, Equality and Action Edie Fraser

    • WBC Founder and CEO, Edie Fraser wrote a piece about Racial Justice, Equality and Action in the Summer Issue of CEO Forum Magazine

    "CEO public condemnation of racism has been at the bare minimum – until now. CEOs as accountable leaders are embracing activism for racial justice in their companies and communities and making action commitments. CEOs in response to the death of George Floyd, faced with the reality of racial inequality, acknowledge that the deeply rooted issues of racism must be addressed.

    Historically, the private sector may have contributed to systemic inequality, failing to hire and promote black men and women within their own companies, especially in the C-Suite and board rooms; now they are tearing down prejudices and working to support talent and communities in need. Among the widespread support for racial justice from the top CEOs, there is a growing consensus that more must be done now.

    Responsible CEOs know delivering results is more than sales and profits. Action makes the bottom line better and the workforce and customers proud. CEOs expect brands to equate equity value and racial pride."

    Read the full piece on page 118 here.