Transformative Leadership: The Power of Listening and Self-Awareness

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1. Listen and Trust Your Team: Derek, a leader struggling with communication, learned through leadership training to listen more and trust his team. By doing this, he repaired a strained relationship with an employee, which led to a $21,000 cost savings on a project.

2. Self-awareness in Leadership: Derek’s training helped him listen better and manage stress, improving team dynamics. His team finished projects faster, saving $21,000 on one project and boosting overall efficiency.

By Dede Henley | JUL 28, 2024
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Latina Madrinas and Pay Equity: Germosén’s Blueprint for Corporate Advancement

Julissa S. Germosén, a Latina leader in tech, developed the “Latina Madrina” concept to address the lack of Latina representation in corporate leadership. She emphasizes the importance of finding allies and mentors, challenging the myth of meritocracy, and advocating for oneself. This unconventional approach helps Latinas navigate corporate hierarchies and compete with larger, more established groups in leadership positions.

The National Women’s Law Center highlighted the significant pay gap affecting Latinas, showing they earn $30,450 less per year than white, non-Hispanic men. This data-driven approach raises awareness about pay inequity and encourages companies to address this issue. Mid-sized companies can use this information to implement fair pay practices, potentially attracting top Latina talent and competing more effectively with larger corporations.

By Julie Kratz | OCT 03, 2024
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How a Las Vegas Entrepreneur Turned a Side Hustle into a $500,000 Monthly Empire

ENTREPRENEUR – Valentina Zapata, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Las Vegas, founded The Shoe Game Co., a sneaker reselling business that generates over $500,000 monthly. She started her side hustle during the post-pandemic period, inspired by her girlfriend. Valentina began by using Instagram and Facebook Marketplace, with the first “flip” involving a nearly hour-long drive. She learned what not to buy, avoided fakes, and managed inventory effectively, the monthly income stabilized at $7,000. Valentina’s business exploded after joining the Whatnot live platform. She decided to go full-time entrepreneurship within two months, now earning over $500,000 monthly, and moving into a new 6,000 square foot warehouse. She emphasizes building and nurturing a community, with everything else following suit.

By AMANDA BREEN | JUL 5, 2024
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When to Step Aside: Signs and Tips for Leaders to Pass the Torch

1. Know When to Step Aside: Recognize signs like resistance to change, diminished passion, and physical or mental fatigue. Example: If you’re not excited about new technologies and strategies or feeling constantly tired, it might be time to retire and let younger leaders take over.

2. Support a Smooth Transition: Help younger leaders by mentoring and transitioning to advisory roles. Example: Gradually step back by mentoring younger colleagues, allowing them to learn from your experience while you still contribute meaningfully without the full-time demands.

By Eric Friedman | JUL 22, 2024
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