Conversations with Nicki Sanders monthly leadership interviews highlight the success strategies, advice, and career journeys of authentic women leaders in a variety of industries. These women are amazing, and I am honored to have the opportunity to share their stories with you. I am grateful for the awesomeness of my professional network. For May 2021, bringing […]
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Shauntia White, MSW, MA, studied Japanese and classical music throughout middle and high school. Shauntia has a passion for politics, social justice, advocacy, and leadership. She is the Founder and Managing Director of YSocialWork, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to create social, economic, and environmental change in human services through advocacy, organizing,
“I want every little girl who is told she is bossy to be told she has leadership skills.” – Sheryl Sandberg Nice – pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory Remember the children’s tale that asked, “What are little girls made of”? Do you remember that the answers is, “sugar and spice and everything nice”? What is everything nice?
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Social work is about helping people. Social workers are essential to community well-being, which is why the theme for this year’s Social Work Month is Social Workers Are Essential! I taught Introduction to Social Work virtually last semester. We discussed ways the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the US economy. Four ways include: • Record unemployment
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Shara Hammond is a Leadership Development and Inclusion Manager who began her leadership career in a nontraditional manner. Shara entered her undergraduate degree program at Boston College with the blessings and lessons from her family that allowed her to excel in an environment where she was in the minority. Shara was unsure what career path
Gender Bias Remains a Significant Barrier to Women’s Career Advancement By Julia Novakovich Despite all of the progress that has been made in terms of women’s rights and gender equality, we have yet to see a change in the top-level management of corporations. A recent study has found that only 25% of C-level executives are
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Three Obstacles Hindering Women’s Career Advancement By Rosina Racioppi, Forbes New York Business Council For over 24 years, I have been working with organizations eager and willing to advance women to leadership positions. Interacting with those on the frontlines of advancing female talent, as well as with talented women across many industries, I have observed
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Kahlil M. Kuykendall defines a leader as a visionary who embodies perseverance, balance and resilience and is willing to grow with each step. She believes in the concept of wellness in the community. She delivers social change and social awareness programs and develops partnerships that facilitate wellness for youth, teens, and families. She is a
Tiffany Walker, LSW, is a School Social Worker, outpatient therapist, and founder of Pathways Toward Peace. Pathways Toward Peace is a New Jersey based non-profit organization, whose mission is to increase mental health literacy in faith-based organizations. Tiffany has always been an advocate for equity and social justice. Her life experiences as a minority student
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MONTHLY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR “Don’t Get Sidelined In The Get Promoted Game” Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 1:00pm Virtual Session Are you a NFL fan? Did your team make it to the Super Bowl? Did you watch the Super Bowl? Which commercial was most closely related to your career? We often hear the term “the game
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