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AmEx exec: Women should serve as mentors | Freight House's chef-owner wears multiple toques | Demand for hybrid work is higher among women Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( March 27, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [AmEx exec: Women should serve as mentors]( Female leaders owe it to other women to mentor and guide them, says Denise Pickett, the president of the Global Services Group at American Express, which is why she leads the company's Global Women's Interest Network, and still seeks the guidance and wisdom of others. "It's about learning from all of the people that are your sponsors, that are advocating for you, and that you work for," Pickett says. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (3/20) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Freight House's chef-owner wears multiple toques]( Chef Sara Bradley opened Freight House in her hometown of Paducah, Ky., in 2015, after honing her craft at Michelin-starred eateries in Chicago and New York. Bradley talks about developing a commitment to work/life balance for all employees as a result of her own experiences balancing motherhood and a career that includes owning her own restaurant and competing on shows like "Top Chef." Full Story: [Restaurant Business]( (3/21) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Demand for hybrid work is higher among women]( The demand for hybrid or remote work is 10% higher among women than men, especially among women balancing home and child care, however being away from the office means women may be missing out on resources and opportunities available to people working in the office, says Martine Haas, a professor at the Wharton business school at the University of Pennsylvania and director of the Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies. To ensure a smooth hybrid or remote work environment, leaders need to consider "how we design our onboarding processes, our mentoring processes, our talent development and skill-training processes, to make sure that people are really equipped and have the skills that they need," Haas says. Full Story: [Knowledge@Wharton]( (3/26) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [World's 50 Best names 2024 Best Female Chef in the World]( [World's 50 Best names 2024 Best Female Chef in the World]( (Tercio Teixeira/Getty Images) World's 50 Best's Best Female Chef in the World award is a part of its mission to highlight women in the industry, and this year, it has selected A Casa do Porco's Janaina Torres for the win. The Sao Paulo chef has had a passion for food since selling out of a cart at age 12, and has evolved to become an advocate for food education, accessibility and social inclusivity, and now focuses her energy on her new specialty: Pork. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (3/21) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [Discover the Outstanding Flavors of UK Cheese]( The United Kingdom's award-winning cheese is recognized across the globe for its exceptional quality and flavor. We produce over 700 varieties of cheese, blending age- old craftsmanship passed down through generations with cutting-edge modern techniques. Discover great tasting, high quality ingredients you can rely on. [Explore UK Cheese Today]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [4 strategies that will help women advance in their careers]( Women seeking to access more roles that will help them advance their careers will need to seek out mentors and role models, invest in professional development, take on more leadership roles and understand their own strengths and values, writes Lourdes McAgy, CEO of Total Nutrition Technology. "Be sure to position yourself as able to conquer many tasks while staying true to who you are as a leader," McAgy writes. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (3/26) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Visibility aids career growth]( Maintaining visibility is a key component of leadership and can enhance recognition and open doors to new opportunities, former IBM CIO Kathryn Guarini and other IT leaders say. A visibility strategy may include public speaking, networking, participating in professional societies, writing white papers and commentaries, and seeking high-profile assignments. Full Story: [CIO]( (3/25) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Industry News & Trends [] [Why faux flowers are blooming at US restaurants]( [Why faux flowers are blooming at US restaurants]( (Mike Kemp/Getty Images) Realistic-looking faux flowers are becoming a design fixture in more restaurants around the world as aesthetics shift from minimalist to maximalist design. Bright cascades of fake blooms became a popular element to dress up the outdoor dining areas that proliferated during the pandemic, and New Jersey-based designer Carlos Franqui's company, Floratorium, has done fake flower installations at upwards of 300 eateries in the US and Canada. Full Story: [The New York Times]( (3/25) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [AI is coming for restaurants: Here's how to prepare]( Franchise owners would benefit from investing in point-of-sale systems that can integrate with AI technology get data on when peak hours will be, how staffed the restaurant should be and what inventory is needed during those hours, writes Daniel Hawes of Givex. For front-of-house operations, AI can be integrated into service kiosks to add some human-like interactions to the restaurant experience. 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"We're promoting people because they have the talent and the experience that we're looking for in order to fill a gap that is missing in that space -- not just 'for the numbers," said Giant's DEI Manager Jamie Joshua. Full Story: [The Packer (Lenexa, Kan.)]( (3/22) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Work/Life Balance [] [Are you burned out as a leader, or are you just bored?]( [Are you burned out as a leader, or are you just bored?]( (momcilog/Getty Images) Thinking from the outside-in about your influences and purpose as well as from the inside-out about your values and beliefs can help you pinpoint if you're feeling burned out or if you're just bored with your leadership role, writes Anne Chow, the lead director on FranklinCovey's Board of Directors. "Thinking outside-in and inside-out are excellent ways to advocate for your organization's customers and stakeholders internally while promoting the company externally," Chow writes. Full Story: [Chief Executive]( (3/22) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How comms cos can help women be leaders and moms]( The gender equity gap can be solved by communications companies and agencies not only offering flexibility but also providing fertility benefits packages that give women more time to succeed in their careers and motherhood, writes EP+Co's Brittany Hunley. "Ensuring women have the chance to work without sacrificing the desire to become mothers means alleviating the pressure we're under," Hunley writes, adding, "It means opening the door for more women at the top." Full Story: [Adweek]( (3/22) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Poll Results [] What techniques help you gain the most from in-person professional development? I take extensive notes. 46.67% I network with other attendees and learn from them. 26.67% I bring specific ideas back to my workplace to implement alone or with others. 20.00% I connect with mentors, role models or experts I can consult moving forward. 6.66% I identify vendors and consultants I can tap for paid services. 0.00% [] WFF Reader Poll [] How do you translate professional development learnings into tangible applications for your job or workplace? [Vote]( [I apply new learnings directly to my own work.]( [Vote]( [I present specific ideas to my supervisor for approval.]( [Vote]( [I share conference handouts, research and other materials with direct reports and colleagues.]( [Vote]( [I arrange for subject matter experts to present to or consult with my employer.]( [Vote]( [I continue to network with other attendees and participate in ongoing information exchange.]( [] WFF News [] [WFF, women leaders and partner companies celebrate 35 years growing together]( It was 35 years ago when Edna Morris, then head of Human Resources for Hardees Food Systems, got the call from an industry publication wanting to feature women leaders in the foodservice industry. She looked around to identify women peers to bring into the conversation and realized they were a bit few and far between and not connected to each other in any meaningful way. When she finally gathered a core group for the interview, they all agreed they needed more development, collaboration and support. [Read more](. [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( LEARN MORE ABOUT the WFF: [About the WFF]( | [Join the WFF]( | [WFF Programs]( [] [] Like they say, it takes all types to make the world. But sometimes you wish it didn't. [Gloria Naylor](, writer [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( SmartBrief publishes more than 200 free industry newsletters - [Browse our portfolio]( [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Advertise with SmartBrief]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy policy]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:wff@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE](mailto:cwarne@smartbrief.com) [SmartBrief Future]( Copyright © 2024 SmartBrief. All Rights Reserved. A division of Future US LLC Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036.