Ascend Hospitality CEO leads via collaboration, giving back

Ascend Hospitality CEO leads via collaboration, giving back | Communication helps women advance their careers | Female CEO success strategies for the first 3 months Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 6, 2023 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] A Leader's Edge [] [Ascend Hospitality CEO leads via collaboration, giving back]( As CEO of Ascend Hospitality Group, Elaina Morris has applied a philosophy of collaboration, philanthropy and helping employees finding their self-worth and value in addition to having a sense of curiosity and boldness in crafting her leadership style. "What I've realized along the way is that the most valuable thing you can give people is your time," said Morris, who is among 425 Magazine's annual list of women to watch. 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