I had the great pleasure of interviewing Betty Thompson, former Chief People Officer at Booz Allen Hamilton and Chairwoman of the Board at SHRM, about her journey and insights on harnessing untapped talent. She emphasized the importance of skills over degrees, citing the rising cost of education and the need for diverse workforce strategies. Thompson highlighted the value of internal talent development, leveraging AI for skill identification, and creating pathways for non-traditional candidates....

Christine Kiefer, Senior Vice President at Experis/Manpower Group, embodies the qualities of adaptability, inclusive leadership, and dedication to excellence.

In this interview, Christine dives into the challenges she has encountered, the transformative moments that have shaped her remarkable career, and the profound importance of fostering diversity within organizations.

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KPIs Don’t Always Reflect Satisfaction: KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) may show success on paper, but the...

Coletta Vigh, former head of Head of Worldwide Channel Strategy and Growth Initiatives for Check Point Software Technologies, is a testament to the power of adaptability, cultural immersion, and relentless pursuit of excellence. From her early days in the hospitality sector in Japan to her pivotal role in shaping global channel strategies, she has consistently demonstrated the importance of a positive mindset and the value of diverse experiences.

In our discussion, Coletta dives deep into the c...

Empowering Your Team to Deliver Technology Solutions On Time

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the remarkable Calline Sanchez (VP of Global TSS Service Planning and Premium Support for IBM), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

• Be open to the diversity of thought and speak it, know that every idea may not be welcomed
• It’s important that you just feel comfort in your own personal voice and your ideas
• Challenge yourself by asking, “how do I stay relevant?”
• Always consistent
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Building Diversity in Tech

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the fabulous Nikkia Carter (Worldwide Modern Work and Security Tech Strategy Lead, Microsoft), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

• Make sure you negotiate your salary at the range that you should be in and make it non-negotiable.
• Tech leaders should teach young adults in impoverished situations or who have low education, and get them into tech.
• The mindset is within determination and believing in yourself.
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Creating and Empowering a Diverse Workforce

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the talented and insightful Sonia Wadhwa (Chief of Staff and Director of Business Operations, Microsoft), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

• We must surround ourselves with others who will constantly remind us of our potential, especially during low phases of our journey.
• This is especially true for those who sit on the margins.
• Mentoring is one of the most important things a professional needs
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Creating Transformational Culture Change

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the incredible Latisha M. Roberson (Inclusion & Diversity Strategic Partnerships Lead at Accenture), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

1. Money does not grow on trees.' It's important to understand equal pay, wealth creation, sustainability and growth
2. Set goals, accomplish (or learn:), celebrate!, set another
3. Inclusion and Diversity = Invite to the party AND Ask to Dance -- Shifts need to be gradual
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Women Helping Women: The Importance of Intentional Networking

Whether you are currently in your dream job or looking for something new, you won't want to miss these strategies to help yourself, your colleagues and friends to make the meaningful progress in their career. Relationships are everything, especially when it comes to building trust, credibility, expertise and opportunities, so I was super excited to have this conversation with International Association of Women (IAW) Vice President of...