Diversity Woman Magazine

FALL 2015

Leadership and Executive Development for women of all races, cultures and backgrounds

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d i v e r s i t y w o m a n . c o m Fa l l 2 0 1 5 D I V E R S I T Y W O M A N 9 I t is hard to believe that I launched myself into the publishing business 10 years ago, and in many ways, they've been the most rewarding years of my career. Over the last 10 years, I have received many e-mails—even letters—from readers who are thrilled that there is fnally a publication that speaks to them. Celebrating 10 Years! And I believe this issue of Diversity Woman will be no diferent. We salute 100 forward-thinking companies in our annual roundup of 100 Best Companies for Women's Leadership Development. Picking just 100 companies wasn't easy. Women still face signifcant barriers to leadership opportunities and advance- ment, but in recent years, the pipeline has widened. One of the goals of Diversity Woman is to help our readers be ready when that golden career opportunity is at hand. Over the past few years, in writing my doctoral dissertation, my research has revealed that three elements, above all, can help you land your dream job. Preparation: Getting ready for workplace leadership begins early—in fact, in child- hood. As parents, we have a responsibility to show our child that she is fully capable of becoming the CEO of a Fortune 1000 company. Te pipeline for C-suite leader- ship starts with raising expectations for our girls. Ten, it is our responsibility as adults to be the most prepared candidate every time we seek to advance. Confidence: Te more prepared you are, the more confdent you are. Confdence is not just a core personality trait; it's something that can be developed over time through knowledge and wisdom. If we prepare thoroughly, we can build the confdence necessary to lean in and grab the opportunity. Networking: I consider networking to be the most powerful of the three elements. Networking encompasses not only our work life but also our everyday life. It includes cultivating mentors (and don't forget the men- tees!), staying connected to peers and associates, joining professional groups, and attending conferences. It also means connecting to people in your community and neighborhood, and joining groups like Toastmasters or the board of a local nonproft or local theater company. So many opportunities arise through keep- ing our eyes and ears open and talking to everybody who crosses our path. As always, this issue of DW ofers lead- ership strategies that encompass prepa- ration, confdence, and networking. Have you ever come up with a great idea but have been unable to get it implemented? Join the club. Learn how to get your idea heard in Accelerate, on page 23. Our mission at DW is to support our readers by giving you the ideas and tools you need to help boost your confdence, lean forward, and grab those golden opportunities! Sheila Robinson Publisher, Diversity Woman Publisher's Page > So many opportunities arise through keeping our eyes and ears open.

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