Leaders need a vacation. But don't wing it, plan it!

Success in 3 male-dominated areas compels Shelly Rupel | Firehouse Subs exec champions inclusion, mentoring | Fewer women are in the C-suite. How companies can adjust Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 17, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Success in 3 male-dominated areas compels Shelly Rupel]( Shelly Rupel, CEO and co-founder of engagement platform Devour, has led in gaming, technology and restaurants throughout her career, deciding early on that the tech side of food service would always be central to her choices. "Mentors like myself have had the opportunity to be there and open doors for the younger generation, despite the 'old boys network,'" says Rupel, commenting on her strategies for supporting younger and less-experienced women in fields that have traditionally been dominated by men. Full Story: [QSR]( (7/16) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Firehouse Subs exec champions inclusion, mentoring]( Mariana Marques, senior director of operations excellence at Firehouse Subs, has had a remarkable career journey, starting in London's hospitality sector, then bouncing from Brazil to Canada before landing in the US for Firehouse Subs. In her career, Marques has been dedicated to mentoring, promoting an inclusive culture and playing a pivotal role in the Women of Firehouse movement. Full Story: [QSR]( (7/11) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Fewer women are in the C-suite. How companies can adjust]( Since 2022, fewer women are filling C-suite roles in US companies, according to LinkedIn data, and Sarah Steinberg, head of global public policy partnerships at LinkedIn, says companies can turn those numbers around by investing in training for women and hiring based on skills. Such a shift, LinkedIn data showed, increased the hiring pool for women by 24% more than for men. Full Story: [HR Brew]( (7/12) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [Idahoan® Speed-Scratch Potatoes]( Idahoan® potatoes offer delicious scratch–like quality and flavor with added convenience and operational benefits. Craveable and consistent, you can serve perfect potatoes with pride while saving time and money over fresh, frozen, and refrigerated alternatives. [Request your FREE sample!]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [How the "glass cliff" phenomenon impacts women in leadership]( The "glass cliff" phenomenon, where women are appointed to leadership roles during times of crisis, is becoming increasingly scrutinized. Notable examples include Stephanie Pope at Boeing and Stephanie Linnartz at Under Armour, both appointed during challenging periods. Experts highlight that while women are often chosen for their crisis management skills, these high-risk roles can jeopardize their careers if they fail. Full Story: [The New York Times]( (7/14) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [What to do when you have a failure to communicate]( It's good to speak up about things in the office, but when that communication goes sideways, it's up to leaders to teach their team how to listen to learn instead of react, write business professors Megan Reitz and Amy Edmondson. Take time during meetings to check in with your team and allow some time for self-reflection so they can ask questions if anything is unclear, they advise. 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Topics included government funds to help farmers of color buy land, and the stalled Farm Bill, which participants said they hope can be adapted to strengthen links between agriculture and restaurants. Full Story: [Yahoo/Star Tribune (Minn.)]( (7/16) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Hav & Mar chef mixes French cooking, Ethiopian flavor]( [Hav & Mar chef mixes French cooking, Ethiopian flavor]( (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images) Ethiopian spices and flavors strongly influence the work of chef Fariyal Abdullahi, a native of Ethiopia and executive chef at New York City's Hav & Mar, who learned French techniques at the Culinary Institute of America after becoming a child psychologist. "I was super happy to be representing so many different minority groups as someone who has four of the most underrepresented voices in America," Abdullahi says of her nomination as James Beard Emerging Chef, noting she is Black, Muslim, a woman and a first-generation immigrant. Full Story: [Essence]( (7/12) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [PepsiCo's Accelerator finalists focus on Hispanic flavors]( PepsiCo's Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos Edition has selected its 2024 finalists, including JAS, JaziLupini, Mayawell, Nemi Snacks, PAKTLI, Pricklee, TOAST-IT and ¡Ya Oaxaca!, awarding $20,000 to each and $100,000 to the future winner. The program, which supports Hispanic-inspired brands, includes a five-month mentorship and is part of PepsiCo's broader efforts to support Hispanic-owned businesses and cater to the diverse Hispanic community. Full Story: [Convenience Store News]( (7/12), [FoodNavigator]( (7/12) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Work/Life Balance [] [Leaders need a vacation. But don't wing it, plan it!]( Research shows that four-day vacations can be as restful and restorative as a longer get-away, but Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio of People Culture Data Consulting Group advises leaders to assess their work responsibilities and how a short or long vacation will affect their stress levels before jetting off. Once they are away from the office, they should focus on enjoying the moment and doing challenging activities, Cecchi-Dimeglio suggests. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (7/11) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] WFF News [] [6 ways to bring more voices to the fore in your next meeting]( When you gather people to brainstorm, vet ideas and develop innovative solutions (in other words, hold a meeting) it can be frustrating when participants seem disengaged or there's a major imbalance between who's doing most of the talking and who's listening. 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