Women want to gain power on their own terms

Women want to gain power on their own terms | Female chef leads by "cooking without labels" | This CEO brings Olympic-level training to her leadership Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 24, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Women want to gain power on their own terms]( Research indicates corporate women want the freedom to choose their long-term career paths, make decisions and build workplace cultures, write Colleen M. Tolan, Deepa Purushothaman and Lisa S. Kaplowitz, who suggest traditional advancement programs that focus on transferring power and teaching predefined skills can be ineffective. "The goal of advancement programs should be for women to get to the top spots with the freedom to lead in their unique ways when they get there," they write. Full Story: [Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model)]( (7/22) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Female chef leads by "cooking without labels"]( Chef Jessie Manowski's Senza in Etna, Pa., is among the less than 7% of US eateries that are run by women, according to federal data, and Manowski says the restaurant's name means "without" in Italian and signifies "cooking without labels." Manowski, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, says one of her first job offers was on a pastry team, part of the male-dominated industry that employs more women, and since then, "it's always been important to not say I'm held back because I'm a female." Full Story: [Trib Total Media (Tarentum, Pa.)]( (7/21) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [This CEO brings Olympic-level training to her leadership]( [This CEO brings Olympic-level training to her leadership]( (PeopleImages/Getty Images) A knee injury forced Megan Clarken, CEO of Criteo, out of track and field events at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, but she took the principles of training into her leadership, including finding that competitive edge, being decisive and focusing on what's best for her team. "I make sure that I'm steering people in the right direction, giving people guidance, and giving people the things they need to be very successful on their own. Then I let them go and shine," Clarken says. Full Story: [Fast Company (tiered subscription model)]( (7/22) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Burrell CEO on how to break through mid-management]( [Burrell CEO on how to break through mid-management]( DeVeaux (Burrell Communications) Tara DeVeaux, CEO of Burrell Communications, talks about the legacy of the agency, being a Black female leader, the state of diversity within the industry and offers advice to other people of color about progressing up the career ladder. "To break through that middle management layer, you need to find environments that are going to invest in your training," DeVeaux says. Full Story: [Muse by Clio]( (7/17) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How these female CEOs embraced being role models]( [How these female CEOs embraced being role models]( Barra (Bloomberg/Getty Images) In a joint interview this week, GM CEO Mary Barra and former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty talked about their leadership philosophies and how their view of being a woman in the C-suite has evolved over the years. They both downplayed their gender early on but later embraced their status when they realized they were role models for other women, or as Rometty put it: "People can't be what they can't see." Full Story: [CNBC]( (7/16) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Trade your dreams for a purpose to achieve success]( [Trade your dreams for a purpose to achieve success]( (BitsAndSplits/Getty Images) Passions and dreams may be compelling, but they often fade, which is why following your purpose is more valuable career advice since it asks you to align with a job that contributes to the world, which can bring more lasting happiness, writes LaRae Quy. "Many of our dreams turn out to be superficial and shallow. They may bring short bouts of happiness but also a sense of emptiness if those dreams do not align with our purpose," writes Quy. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (7/18) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Industry News & Trends [] [Michelin's Texas debut sparks mixed feelings among chefs]( The Michelin Guide's expansion to Texas aims to bring global recognition to the state's culinary scene, covering major cities like Austin and Houston. Chefs are divided on its impact; some, like Kevin Fink and Diego Galicia, see it as a chance to elevate Texas cuisine on the world stage while others fear it might pressure chefs to conform to Michelin standards. The guide's potential inclusion of Texas-style barbecue adds another layer of intrigue, though it remains to be seen how well Michelin will adapt to Texas' unique dining culture. 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UNFI's efforts were led by its Disability Resources, Equity, Allyship and Mentoring group with initiatives including company-wide mental health awareness training, workshops on parenting special needs children and partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project. Full Story: [Supermarket News (free registration)]( (7/22), [Progressive Grocer]( (7/19) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [More companies pull back from DEI amid backlash]( Deere & Co. is planning to scale back its diversity and inclusion initiatives and remove "socially motivated messages" from training and policies after criticism from a prominent conservative activist. However, the company reaffirmed its commitment to a diverse workforce. Deere's decision follows a similar pullback by Tractor Supply and reflects a trend of companies reassessing such policies. 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Full Story: [Training magazine]( (7/18) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Work/Life Balance [] [Leaders share what they wish they had known earlier]( [Leaders share what they wish they had known earlier]( (Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images) Participants in executive coach Alaina Love's recent mastermind group reflected on what they wish they had known earlier about being a leader, and answers ranged from realizing they'd need a growth mindset to getting enough sleep and eating right to have the stamina for the job. "The research on nutrition and brain function has convinced me that eating well is an important part of my job as a leader. I can't show up as my best for the team if my brain doesn't have quality fuel," said one participant. 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