Fostering Inclusivity and Innovation Kateau James harnessed her fascination with technology—and staunch determination—to rocket to the pinnacle of her profession as Global Chief Information Officer at McKinsey & Company. By Carlett Spike Kateau James was a curious kid. At 14, that curiosity led her to take her first...
Tough Love Milliman’s SVP Dr. Christal Morris advocates for tough self-talk to power a career By Janet Heit Dr. Christal Morris, Milliman’s SVP and global head of diversity, equity, and inclusion, has sought out leadership positions since her earliest days. She attributes this inclination to her beloved late mother,...
City of Hope’s EVP Debra Fields on trusting your instincts, EQ, and the importance of culture By Janet Heit Debra Fields attributes her family’s frequent moves during her childhood to helping her become resilient and adaptable. But it was her father—a rabbi she describes as brilliant, compassionate, and people-focused...
Women who traded corporate C-suites for self-built empires By Nia Brown Women are redefining power, moving from wielding influence within institutional systems to creating entirely new ones. These C-suite women are leaving their prominent corporate roles to create businesses that align with their values and vision. Rather than...
Action Plan Google’s Melonie D. Parker has forged a remarkable career by parlaying people-centered leadership into transformative results. by Jackie Krentzman When Melonie D. Parker was 15, she got her first job at a grocery store in High Point, North Carolina. On Fridays, many customers used their paychecks to...
Anyone who questions whether a woman can lead need look no further than films or television. These fictional lady bosses prove that women have the smarts and grit to excel. Badass boss: Miranda Priestly Movie: The Devil Wears Prada Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor in chief of high-fashion magazine Runway, has...