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Trending Thursday Yes, the power of persistence, it pays. Today was Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) Leadership forum and reception .Great to be here among my tribe. My career journey that started all the way from Nigerian in the 1990’s has finally started bearing fruit. 🍎 I know it is a long time. I also had AICPA Town-hall on the Go. Spent my commute doing professional development. Got home and made corn bread. And life goes on. #Leadership #professionaldevelopment #networking

"I feel a certain responsibility to break down barriers so that women who follow in my footsteps will not have to do the same" Susannah Simpson. This is a clarion call for every woman who has been elevated to a position of leadership, to seek other women to mentor and to be intentional about being a transformational leader. Women face peculiar challenges in climbing to the top in organizations. Challenges such as gender bias and stereotypes can limit their career progression and assumptions about their leadership abilities, commitment, and suitability for high-level positions. Also balancing the demands of work and family life can be particularly challenging for women, especially when organizations lack supportive policies like flexible schedules and parental leave. The lack of female role models further makes it difficult for aspiring women to find role models and mentors who can guide them in their career journey. Let's take the baton of camaraderie and help each other rise. #weog #nmdpra #womenempoweringwomen #womenentrepreneurs #womeninoilandgas #iod

#Leadership forgiveness : Exclusionfiles 7. The power of forgiveness is not only a game changer for developing relationships but it materially affects the ROA of orgs. Check out what « return on character «  by ktw-int.com has researched on this. Many leaders think that forgiveness like vulnerability is a weakness. But the opposite is true of both. Asking forgiveness from others and the ones who are usually excluded shows that as leadership we acknowledge that we make mistakes and that others do also and that we can learn from each other and keep building trust. Sticking with black history month UK: How often do we hear leadership saying « we are so sorry we don’t have enough diversity on our team or sorry we’ve got no black leaders or we are sorry we don’t adequately support others who are different from us and typically excluded? We are so sorry. Give us the opportunity to show you how we are going to change this. Please forgive us as leadership. We are so sorry. Let us together find a new way. «  How often do we hear about leadership forgiveness? #leadership #exclusionfiles #bcbl #krw-intl.com #blackhistorymonthuk

Discover Insights from Meera Spillett, creator of the Black and Asian Leadership Initiative and a former DCS. Dive into her thought-provoking article 'Leadership Imbalance: Absence of Black and Asian Leaders' In her reflective piece, she sheds light on the concerning reality of the underrepresentation of Black Directors of Children's Services in England and Wales. This issue persists despite the growing presence of BAME professionals in the sector. Explore this eye-opening article in our repository by following the link below. Scroll down to find 'Leadership Imbalance - Black and Asian Leaders Missing in Action' for a 15-minute read. 🔗 Link:https://lnkd.in/dc49GqA

What an incredible opportunity it was to attend a lecture by Adv. Vusi Pikoli on ethical leadership and public accountability. His insights, based on his experience as a civil servant, were invaluable. He shared the hurdles one needs to overcome in these positions, emphasising the importance of doing the right thing, even when it is not popular. His words have left a lasting impact, reminding us all of the responsibility that comes with leadership. #ethicalleadership #publicaccountability #leadershipresponsibility

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Do you feel the weight, the impact, the heaviness when someone like Louis Gossett Jr. takes their final bow? What about when Maya Angelou joined the ancestral realm or when we learned that former president Jimmy Carter was entering hospice, which signified he was coming to the end of his life? What is that deep ailing we have for people we may have never met but viewed and admired from afar? It's called influence, and it's the nucleus of leadership. In its simplest definition, influence is equated to human impact or effect. From a leadership standpoint, it is a critical component to make the art of leadership work. When these great men and women, these great humans whom we love from afar, consider our cultural aunties and uncles who live their lives meaningfully, the world must take notice of how it impacts us to our core. Sometimes, unbeknownst to them, it shapes us at our core. This is why leadership is so important; you possess the power to affect others' lives for the good and bad unknowingly. Here's to all of the positive leaders- those who dare guide us to what we hope is a better future. While another has taken his final bow, I encourage and challenge each of you to elevate your own leadership aptitude and skills. If you want to learn more about being a great leader like our newly gained ancestors, visit https://lnkd.in/gmg3BgkQ and schedule a consultation. Also, order your copy of The American Church: Leadership Dispensation and Challenges to delve into the depths of leadership at https://lnkd.in/gmDEDndV #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #theartofleadership #leadershipexpert #leadershipjourney #leadershipeffectiveness #leadershipskills Hashtag BlackLinkedin Black Leaders Worldwide™

Learn more about the answers to these questions and how Citi is helping others contribute to the profitability and growth of their organization as they transition into 2024 and beyond. #Citi, #CTMfile #leadership #treasury https://lnkd.in/gQtaYRRt

Dive into our exclusive conversation with CR Dua, Chairman of Dua Associates, where he unveils his journey to success as a distinguished lawyer and leader. Gain invaluable insights and inspiration from his experiences navigating the legal landscape. Read the full interview here - https://lnkd.in/gKtUPxej #Leadership #LegalExcellence #SuccessStory