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,...
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...
Collaboration across an organization can turn a good idea into a great one. One tool that helps workplaces collaborate is the idea board, a visual representation of the creative thoughts and suggestions of the group. Idea boards can increase employee engagement, enhance team camaraderie, and improve the...
When apologizing is the right thing to do, make it count By Janet Heit Sorry I’m late. I was in another meeting.” “Sorry. May I suggest . . .” “Sorry I’m talking so much.” Do these phrases sound familiar to you? Many women are so used to apologizing that they don’t...