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...
Partnering with Parents in the Education Process New learning platform DailiesPods matches students with teachers best suited to meet their needs As a school teacher in a rural school district in Oregon, Jessica Shelley noticed that many parents were unsure how to best support their children’s academic success. “I...
Many women shatter the glass ceiling only to face a corporate crisis. Here’s how to safeguard your career. By Kimberly Olson In January 2014, Mary Barra became CEO and chairman of General Motors, shortly after the company admitted that faulty ignition switches in some GM vehicles caused crashes...
Robin Ducot, SurveyMonkey’s CTO, on not thinking twice about being the only woman in the room By Pat Olson Running the engineering division of a technology company requires the ability to define a product vision and the expertise to lead a team. Robin Ducot, chief technology officer...
Novartis Pharmaceuticals’ Marion E. Brooks believes that emotional intelligence is the No. 1 key to success By Camila Diaz As the vice president and US country head of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and in his previous roles, Marion E. Brooks has successfully built and led...