13 female restaurant execs talk challenges, offer advice

13 female restaurant execs talk challenges, offer advice | Why emotional integrity is a skill you need | Why leaders should share the spotlight Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( March 9, 2022 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT A Leader's Edge [] [13 female restaurant execs talk challenges, offer advice]( Thirteen female executives from the fast-casual restaurant industry reveal the challenges they've overcome, highlight the women who have inspired them, and offer advice to those aiming to reach the top themselves. Shauna Smith, CEO of Savory Restaurant Fund, recommends that any woman interested in demonstrating her leadership potential should "identify opportunities to help solve problems, then jump in with your amazing attention to detail and collaboration skills and do the work." Full Story: [FastCasual]( (3/7) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Tired of biased news stories? Try 1440. 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"Many organizations are matching their employees' donations to certain relief organizations, which both supports their employees and supports relief efforts," Shapira writes. Full Story: [Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model)]( (3/7) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Diversity and Inclusion [] [Q&A: How Hershey earns high marks for gender equality]( [Q&A: How Hershey earns high marks for gender equality]( (Hershey) Hershey earned the Top Female-Friendly Company designation from Forbes last year by achieving nearly 50% gender diversity across its global workforce and offering family-friendly benefits, said Marlene Creighton, vice president of food east. "Looking externally, we have meaningful partnerships that are creating change for women and girls around the world," said Creighton. 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