The new rules: How to keep women in the workforce

Former Xerox CEO on the strategies that took her to the top | The new rules: How to keep women in the workforce | 8 execs give examples of women leaders' greatest powers Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( March 16, 2022 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT A Leader's Edge [] [Former Xerox CEO on the strategies that took her to the top]( Former Xerox exec Ursula Burns, who became the first Black female CEO of a Fortune 500 company in 2009, talks about her lifelong drive to succeed, the strategies that propelled her to the top and the importance of knowing your limits. "I had no problem asking for help. None. I wanted feedback, and I wanted to give feedback," Burns says of her seven years running the company. 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Full Story: [Protocol]( (3/14) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [8 execs give examples of women leaders' greatest powers]( Eight female executives share their views on women's leadership and the traits they deem necessary to produce the best results. For Lisa Caprelli, CEO of children's book publisher Unicorn Jazz, "A woman who communicates her vision well means that she gains and connects with people who are proud to support her mission." Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (3/10) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Tired of biased news stories? Try 1440. Don't waste time sifting through someone else's opinions to find the facts. Subscribe to 1440 for a carefully curated, bias-free daily briefing on the top stories in politics, business, science, sports, culture, and more. 100% free, 100% facts. [Sign up today.]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Diversity and Inclusion [] [MFHA, brands bolster opportunity for BIPOC franchisees]( The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance, as well as popular brands like McDonalds, Wendy's and Everytable, have launched accelerator programs that aim to scale opportunities for BIPOC would-be franchises, who may face daunting challenges like access to capital, education and mentorship. "The more we can talk about ownership, the easier it is to track down to our industry and demonstrate that we're walking and talking," said MFHA Founder and President Gerry Fernandez. Full Story: [Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)]( (3/14) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Webinar spotlights women's role in hospitality, leisure]( Webinar spotlights women's role in hospitality, leisure (Pixabay) WeTravel, a travel industry payment platform, will hold a webinar March 22 aimed at increasing representation of women in the business, particularly those of color and indigenous background. "Over the past two years, we've grappled with the discouraging data that women -- and many (minority-owned) businesses -- in the hospitality and tourism industries have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic," said Keri Pfeiffer of WeTravel. Full Story: [TravelPulse]( (3/14) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Napa vintner advocates for underrepresented winemakers]( Victoria Coleman, head winemaker at Lobo Wines' production facility The Caves at Soda Canyon in Napa, Calif. -- and the first Black woman to be named a head winemaker in Napa Valley -- says the industry has changed for the better since she moved to the state two decades ago, but she is eager to see more women and people of color in positions like hers. After starting her career making cabernet and then producing reds and rose for Lobo Wines, Coleman is looking forward to the chance to make chardonnay for the label. Full Story: [Napa Valley Register (Calif.)]( (3/10) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Gender diversity improves on boards but more progress needed]( Moody's Investors Service reports that 29% of board seats at corporations in North America and Europe are held by women, an increase of 5 percentage points from two years ago. "We consider the presence of women on boards -- and the diversity of opinion they bring -- as being supportive of good corporate governance, which is positive for credit quality," Moody's notes. 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