James Beard semifinalists list puts DEI goals to the test

J&J executive outlines the characteristics of good CEOs | Executive encourages team to advance, even if they leave | 3 ways professional tennis players can enhance your team Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 1, 2023 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] A Leader's Edge [] [J&J executive outlines the characteristics of good CEOs]( The best CEOs are those who are adept at communication across their organization, having the vision needed see emerging trends and guide a company to success as well as surrounding themselves with reliable people, says Celine Martin, company group chairman of Johnson & Johnson's Cardiovascular & Specialty Solutions Group. "One of the most important aspects of being a CEO is the ability to listen to others and ask questions, and in turn, foster an environment that enables colleagues to feel empowered to do the same, so they can continue to grow and help drive change," Martin says. Full Story: [Medium (tiered subscription model)/Authority Magazine]( (1/26) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [Executive encourages team to advance, even if they leave]( Vickie Bulger, senior vice president and insurance chief compliance officer at Primerica Life Insurance Co., says she's dedicated to the advancement of her people after a past boss arranged a job interview for her at another company after she maxed out her possibilities in that role. "A growth mindset keeps you improving and really makes you better suited for your current and future roles," Bulger says. Full Story: [Profile magazine]( (1/30) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [3 ways professional tennis players can enhance your team]( The outstanding performance of American tennis players -- dubbed Team USA in headlines -- in the Australian Open gives leaders insights into ways they can help individuals on their teams find cohesion by providing them resources, creating "a shared sense of purpose" and encouraging them to use all their skills, writes Tara Rethore, CEO of Strategy for Real. "Morale stems from pride and satisfaction that comes from a sense of belonging to the team and accomplishing its work," Rethore writes. Full Story: [Chief Executive]( (1/26) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [7 leaders on career advice for young professionals]( In this article, seven leaders in industries that range from journalism to technology share their tips for how young professionals can make the most of the opportunities and challenges of the current job market. Among their recommendations are finding a good mentor, investing in relationships and keeping a resilient mindset. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (1/26) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Channeling impatience can drive positive change]( Professionals can use their impatience to improve their career by identifying barriers to greater efficiency, finding solutions to problems, and volunteering for challenges that stretch their skills, according to Tracy Brower, vice president of workplace insights at Steelcase. Impatience can also be channeled positively into greater motivation and confidence, which helps when trying to persevere amid hardships, Brower writes. Full Story: [Fast Company (tiered subscription model)]( (1/24) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Read the latest from SmartBrief [] - [How will the grocery industry weather 2023? 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"It starts with having each other's back and showing that there is a path to leadership, and especially male leaders, to intentionally create those paths and make sure women get that seat in the C-suite or support a woman running for office or who is leading an organization or a department at university," Whitmer said. Full Story: [World Economic Forum]( (1/25) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How restaurants can open the doors to diversity for hotels]( [How restaurants can open the doors to diversity for hotels]( (Pixabay) Graduate Hotels, Hotel Californian and Fairmont Copley Plaza are among hotel brands that have tapped non-white culinary artisans to leadership positions at their anchor restaurants as a means to boost diversity. "The executive chef in Claremont Fairmont has an African-American background, as does the executive chef at Fairmont, Chicago," says Zaid Khan, executive chef at Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston. "But you had line cooks for years thinking there was a glass ceiling, and women, too. We need to keep smashing those." Full Story: [Skift (tiered subscription model)]( (1/27) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [James Beard semifinalists list puts DEI goals to the test]( The James Beard Foundation's chef and restaurant award semifinalists have been announced, giving the public an opportunity to gauge if true diversity, equity and inclusion strides were made. Changes to its mission statement and judging protocols were made by the Foundation as part of its DEI goals. 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Leaders must foster a culture that "steers [employees] towards experimentation that doesn't seek perfection, pushes for collaboration built on trust, and creates a sense of shared stewardship among colleagues around the goals and decisions made within an organization," says Blacken, one of five leaders who suggest ways to improve workplaces in 2023. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (1/31) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] WFF News [] [Confidence is a result of courageous action, not a prerequisite]( If you sometimes feel you need more confidence to tackle hard things, you may need to reverse that thinking and try something difficult first. "Confidence is not a fixed attribute; it's the outcome of the thoughts we think and the actions we take. No more; no less," according to Margie Warrell, Ph.D., writing in Forbes. "It's not based on your actual ability to succeed at a task but your belief in your ability to succeed." 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