These women are leading a variety of philanthropic organizations... and making a different.
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(Daily Finance) — So why has the number of directors being tapped for CEO posts more than tripled in the past year? “The main reason is a lack of proper succession planning by companies,” says Anita Skipper, corporate governance director of Aviva Investors. “The need for prompt management changes during the financial crisis may also […]
(Wall Street Journal) — Bosses who think they’re the next Jack Welch might want to reassess their talent level. A new survey of 1,100 front-line managers suggests many are over-estimating their skills, with surprisingly little self-doubt. Seventy-two percent said they never questioned their ability to lead others in their first year as a manager. Managers […]
(Forbes) — Strategic leadership doesn’t come easily in most organizations. Statistics show that fewer than 10% of leaders exhibit strategic skills, a woefully inadequate number considering the demands on organizations today. Strategic skills aren’t needed only in times of growth. During tough times, when resources are tight, it is even more important to ensure those […]
Assumptions of preferential treatment haunt black graduates of elite institutions.
(Huffington Post) — Entrepreneur, philanthropist and youth leader are not the labels that come to mind for legions of fans that religiously follow Usher, buy his music, attend his concerts and keep up with events in his life through entertainment media. But Usher’s New Look Foundation is where he is reaching youth and changing lives. Employing a […]
CEOs must recognize “the inextricably intertwined roles of symbolism and substance in the office of CEO today,” said Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a senior associate dean at the Yale School of Management. Sonnenfeld was referring to Tony Hayward, the BP CEO who has been strongly criticized for his apathetic handling of the oil spill disaster. Since he […]
(Chicago Defender) — Chicago’s City Council’s Black Caucus, made up of 19 Black aldermen, is a diverse group with varying opinions and myriad ideas. Yet, the group of elected officials sometimes bands together when it comes to voting on issues affecting minorities. Last year members passed an Olympics ordinance that guaranteed employment, housing and business […]
(Black Enterprise) — You might be a diligent worker, but if you’re hiding in your office behind a desk, no one will know about your amazing accomplishments or incredible leadership abilities. Effective leadership is a team sport, not a solo experience. You can’t effectively lead “in a vacuum.” Patricia Perkins, CEO of Patricia Perkins & Associates […]
African-American corporate leadership, based on more than credentials and experience.
African-American women set to infiltrate the international business market.