What it takes for women of color to become top leaders

Brands urged to tap into the growing menopause market | What it takes for women of color to become top leaders | 6 humble leadership traits that will get attention Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 28, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Brands urged to tap into the growing menopause market]( [Brands urged to tap into the growing menopause market]( (Getty Images) As Generation X and millennial women reach various stages in their menopausal journey, many are calling out a lack of guidance, education and awareness -- a gap that brands can tap into, and a market that is expected to reach $22.7 billion by 2028, writes Parallel Path's Amanda Williams. Marketers can help women navigate menopause with education, advocacy and empathetic campaigns, Williams advises. "The menopause market represents more than a demographic; it's a catalyst for redefining women's health and wellness," Williams writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Marketing]( (8/23) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [What it takes for women of color to become top leaders]( Women of color make up about 20% of the US population but only 7% of companies' executive leaders, write Spencer Stuart consultants Erin L. Henry and Priya Ratnam, whose interviews with seven top leaders of color point out the importance of sponsorships and strong relationships, and companies focusing on identifying employees' potential early and providing opportunities and support. "Fundamentally, the key to getting a sponsor, no matter who you are, is to do good work, because if you do good work and senior leaders can see how you are driving performance for their organization, they're more inclined to put their reputations behind your name," says Wendy Short Bartie, senior vice president and general manager for Bristol Myers Squibb's US Oncology and Hematology. Full Story: [Spencer Stuart]( (August 2024) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [Effortlessly Elevate Your Menu]( SupHerb Farms' on-trend and globally inspired, ready-to-use culinary ingredients can help you execute LTOs and upgrade everyday dishes with the flick of a wrist—just scoop, drizzle or pour. [Get Inspired. Download our Fall Menu Guide.]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [6 humble leadership traits that will get attention]( [6 humble leadership traits that will get attention]( (Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images) Humble leaders, characterized by self-awareness, a commitment to learning and recognition of others' contributions, enhance workplace well-being and employee confidence, writes Alaina Love, the CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting. "Best of all, when teams view leaders as authentic and approachable, they're far more likely to step forward with ideas, as well as share concerns about what might not be going well so issues can be addressed in a timely manner," Love writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (8/26) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Don't ignore the elephant, or the donkey, in the room]( With the rapid news cycle and constant access to information, leaders must acknowledge that external social and cultural issues impact their employees and emphasize the importance of mutual respect and staying focused on the "the shared mission and values of the business," says Karen Testa, director of global communications for Bell Flight. "Even though a company may not be directly involved in an external issue or its outcome, good leaders acknowledge current events and work closely with their communications teams, who can serve as a barometer of employee sentiment and human vulnerability," Testa adds. Full Story: [Ragan]( (8/26) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Industry News & Trends [] [Chefs accelerate pace of pasta's potential for mashups]( [Chefs accelerate pace of pasta's potential for mashups]( (The Washington Post/Getty Images) Chefs have long been mixing distinct cuisines into singular pasta dishes and have ramped up the medleys in recent years with menu items like elote pasta at Phoenix's Valentine, where chef Donald Hawk tops hand-made tagliarini with crispy roasted corn, "goatija" instead of cotija and asiago. In Los Angeles, chef Danielle Duran Zucca serves Duck Duck Duck at Amiga Amore, bringing together duck carnitas, crispy duck skin and duck gravy on epazote-parsley linguine. Full Story: [Food & Wine]( (8/26) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Asian American restaurants blend influences at brunch]( Restaurants from California to Texas and Thailand are carefully balancing Asian and American flavors and ingredients for novel approaches to brunch, with dishes like Thai tea French toast. At Breaking Dawn in Los Gatos, Calif., owner Liz Truong looks to her daughter's favorite foods to create a menu that includes Resting Brunch Face, fried chicken and Vietnamese iced coffee syrup atop a green pandan waffle, and at the Peached Tortilla restaurants in Austin, Texas, chicken katsu curry comes with a fried egg. 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In addition, one festival lunch previewed Onwuachi's Dogon, set to open in Washington, D.C., next month, with barbecue greens, curried branzino and mushroom etouffee, and such chefs as Nyesha Arrington, Mashama Bailey and Vallery Lomas led evening food stations. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (8/21) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Study: LGBTQ consumers favor supportive businesses]( A study conducted by Revry and Nielsen highlights that LGBTQ+ consumers are highly inclined toward brands that visibly support the LGBTQ+ community. Over 69% of these consumers are more likely to try grocery or household items from supportive brands, and 66% are influenced by LGBTQ+ inclusive advertising. Full Story: [Advanced Television (free registration)]( (8/22) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Work/Life Balance [] [Maybe kindergartners have it right -- we all need naps]( [Maybe kindergartners have it right -- we all need naps]( (Darrin Klimek/Getty Images) Our energy ebbs and flows during the day, so the best leaders understand when they'll be at their best and when they may need a break from the computer or other tasks and take a walk or lie down for a short nap, writes Kristen Hendrix. If a nap isn't feasible (especially if there are policies against it), Hendrix recommends stepping away from your work and finding a quiet place to settle your mind, do a mental check-in and regain focus from your "racing brain." Full Story: [Leadership Vitae]( (8/22) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Leaders should take vacations to gain perspective]( [Leaders should take vacations to gain perspective]( (Pixabay) Leaders should take vacations to recharge, gain new perspectives and set a good example for employees, writes Dede Henley, the CEO of Henley Leadership Group. "When you openly prioritize and take a vacation, you send a powerful message to your team: self-care and work-life balance are important and integral to success," Henley writes. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (8/25) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Poll Results [] Here are the results from last week's reader poll. [] I personally achieve desired work-life balance by: Disconnecting from work email/phone after hours 57.90% Including personal commitments on my work calendar 26.32% Engaging family members in home responsibilities 10.52% Setting boundaries and saying no to lower priority commitments 5.26% Negotiating timelines and asking for support at work 0.00% [] WFF News [] [Focus on telling a story, not making a presentation]( You’ve been asked to give a presentation to the team, lay out a new initiative for your boss, or even give a speech before thousands. If your first move is to create a slide deck, you may want to rethink the approach and focus instead on building a good story. Stories that are emotionally and personally compelling are much better at engaging the brain and more easily remembered than facts alone. [Read more](. 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