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“That pushed me to put myself out of my comfort zone and really started to reach out and make those connections myself versus waiting to be noticed through good work. And I think that’s really what has helped me to make a difference because it helped me to...
Blog, Leadership Development, Rise and Lead Women
“Fear and excitement are almost the same emotion; the moment fear turns into excitement you will be able to achieve great things” – Wendy Barbara Moree. What does it mean to step outside of your comfort zone? Stepping outside your comfort zone means doing...
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“Real change will only come when gender equity is treated like any business objective with clear targets and accountability” - Sandra Ondraschek-Norris Transparency and accountability are important levers to drive DEI. The Oxford dictionary defines...
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“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, It's not”. Dr Seuss How do we get more men to be receptive and partner in the advocacy for gender leadership? We have heard so many concerned stakeholders ask this question. In...
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Misperceptions of men’s private beliefs about gender bias can undermine their willingness to speak up against it, states the Stanford Social Innovation Review. According to the review, 77.5% of Fortune 500 board seats were held by men and 22.5% were held by...
“This partnership with Rise and Lead (R&L) will help us drive our women leadership journey. Our goal is to empower our women leaders of today and tomorrow, support their growth within Kraft Heinz and give them the opportunity to network to develop themselves.” -...
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The lifeblood of every company is capital; consequently, the greatest challenge for an entrepreneur is funding. From statics provided by Inc magazine, 3.8% of funding are Government grants, 6.5% represents Venture capitalists, 7.5% are Close friends, 7.7% Angel investors, 11.9% Business acquaintances, Family represents 20.9, Credit card 34.0%, bank loan being the second highest with a 51.8% and the most used source of funds by entrepreneurs are from personal savings with 67.2%. Only 13.6% have not used finance.
With the business world changing due to several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and remote/hybrid working conditions, the ability for leaders to influence others is becoming more challenging. As work-related challenges and risks increase, it is becoming...
As we navigate the challenging path brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the negative impacts of the virus on businesses globally, there is no better time than now for all business stakeholders to discuss growthstrategies. You are invited to join us for a...
