Sheryl Brinkley, MBA, ACC, CHIC’s Post

🌟 Sustaining Career Momentum for Women Leaders 🌟 Women in leadership face unique challenges and yet, time and again, they break barriers and drive significant progress. How do they sustain this momentum? It requires a blend of continuous learning, strong networks, strategic risk-taking, and balancing authenticity with ambition. “Women must not accept; they must challenge. They must not be awed by that which has been built up around them; they must reverence that woman in them which struggles for expression.” – Margaret Sanger Key Strategies for Women to Implement: 📚 Commit to Lifelong Learning: Always seek new knowledge and opportunities. 🤝 Build and Utilize Networks: Strong connections are vital for success. 🎯 Take Strategic Risks: Be courageous and seize opportunities. ⚖️ Balance Authenticity with Ambition: Stay true to your values while aiming high. To help you assess your own career momentum, consider these questions: 1. 📖 Am I committed to continuous learning? 2. 🌐 Do I actively build and maintain my professional network? 3. 🚀 Have I taken any strategic risks recently? 4. 🎯 How do I balance authenticity with ambition in my career? 5. 🧑🤝🧑 Do I have mentors or sponsors who support my growth? Read more in the Harvard Business Review article below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gzv-TV5h #WomenInLeadership #CareerDevelopment #WiLLAlliance #Leadership #Empowerment

💼 Your Influence Ripples Further Than You Know 🌊 Mid-career women leaders, this is your wake-up call 🚨! That project you’re tirelessly steering? It’s far from ordinary. It’s a golden opportunity to: 🤝 Mentorship: Mold the next generation of leaders. Your guidance is their compass. 💡 Innovation: Your unconventional thinking doesn’t just solve problems, it paves new roads. 🌍 Problem-Solving: Tackling challenges head-on, transforming obstacles into opportunities. Your involvement is pivotal. Your leadership style? A beacon of inspiration. Juggling between career heights and family life, you embody the essence of possibility. Today, more than ever, it's crucial to acknowledge the seismic impact you wield by merely stepping into your role with dedication and zeal. But here’s where the lines blur— there's a debate stirring 🌪️. Is the traditional archetype of leadership still relevant, or is it time for a seismic shift? Can empathy and vulnerability truly coexist with the drive and assertiveness traditionally celebrated in leadership roles? Let's not skirt around it: Your work, your ethos, they matter. Immensely. You’re not just a participant in your field; you're crafting legacies, shaping futures, and proving that leadership is not monolithic. It's time to annihilate the misconception that professional and personal lives must run parallel, never to intersect. You, the mid-career women leaders, are the living proof that harmony between career ambitions and family life isn’t just a pipe dream— it’s a reality you're living and breathing every day. So, tell me, how have you recently leveraged your position to influence someone positively at work? How are you reshaping the narrative of leadership? Share your stories, ignite the debate, and let’s revel in our collective achievements and the nuanced discussions they foster! 🎉 #LeadershipImpact #WomenInBusiness #CareerAndFamily #RedefiningLeadership #LeadingWithPurpose

The Future is Female: Innovative Approaches to Women’s Leadership Innovative strategies for women in business leadership focus on empowering female leaders, fostering inclusivity, and leveraging unique strengths to drive organizational success. Here are some key strategies: 1.    Championing Organizational Causes Encourage women to take the lead on meaningful projects that align with their values. This not only enhances their commitment but also positions them as change-makers within the organization, fostering a sense of purpose that can motivate others to follow suit. 2.    Building Supportive Networks Networking is essential for women in leadership. By creating and participating in networks that focus on women’s leadership, women can share experiences, gain insights, and expand their professional opportunities. Attending industry events and joining women-centric organizations can facilitate these connections. 3.    Embracing Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Women often excel in emotional intelligence, which is crucial for effective leadership. By leveraging their ability to understand and manage emotions, women leaders can create collaborative environments, enhance team dynamics, and foster innovation within their organizations. 4.    Encouraging Mentorship and Sponsorship Establish formal mentorship programs that connect emerging female leaders with experienced mentors. This not only helps in skill development but also provides guidance and support, enabling women to navigate challenges more effectively. 5.    Promoting Gender-Intentional Leadership Organizations should adopt gender-intentional strategies that focus on setting measurable targets for gender diversity in leadership roles. This includes creating policies that promote equal opportunities, address pay inequalities, and support non-linear career paths for women. Are you ready to take action? ·       Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts on how we can further support women in leadership. What strategies have you seen work in your organization? ·       Take the Lead: Implement one or more of these strategies in your workplace and observe the impact. Together, let’s create a future where women in leadership thrive and inspire others to follow! #FutureFemaleLeaders #WomenWhoLead #LeadershipRevolution Visit: www.shesightmag.com

Unveiling a Week of Inspiring Moments and a Twist on Women Leadership Day 🚀✨ #LeadershipEpiphany 🚀🌍 Last week, over three intense days, I had the pleasure to collaborate - along my brilliant global Impact colleagues - with global senior talents, delving deep into the essence of their business, strategic directions, and how these translate into their daily operations. In a world marked by complexity and ambiguity, it's these leaders' task to provide guidance for their teams and set the course. ⚡ The Epiphany: during our sessions, a participant shared a thought-provoking observation: firefighting strategies fall short - but still only those get awarded. The real accolades come from extinguishing the fires, and there's an art to strategically implementing partial solutions. By doing so you earn a double reward. The sad truth is that preventative actions go unnoticed. No one sees the excellence in proactive measures that keep fires from igniting in the first place. Nothing happens? No dealing with spectacular crises? Boring. 🌟 Fast forward to International Women's Day, where the spotlight often falls on initiatives like "Women Leadership" programs. Working in the developmental sector alongside global corporate leaders, I've encountered these programs that seem to imply that women are the issue. My wish for both myself and fellow women is a paradigm shift – let's make programs for men the new norm. 💡 Imagine a world where leadership development initiatives are designed for everyone, regardless of gender. Instead of addressing women as if they are the challenge, let's create inclusive programs that uplift and empower everyone. The goal is not to fix a perceived problem but to foster an environment where every individual, regardless of gender, can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential. In combining these experiences, it becomes evident that true leadership transcends gender boundaries. It's about embracing diversity, recognizing the importance of proactive strategies, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can shine. Here's to a future where success is measured by collective growth - not by gender, or how big the "fire" was and who put it down. #Leadership #InclusiveExcellence #DiversityEquityAndInclusion #InternationalWomensDay (credit goes to Magdalena Kwiatek - without conversation with you I wouldn't think about posting this 🙏 )

The grind looks familiar for a lot of women leaders. -Racing through tasks, no time to think deeply -Creating plans and visions on autopilot -Feeling drained, not energized, by responsibilities Why? Misalignment. It's like forcing a square peg into a round hole. You can make it fit, but at what cost? You desire: -Time to think, create, and innovate -Work that ignites passion, not exhaustion -Using expertise in ways that feel authentic and impactful This yearning for alignment isn't random. It's a call to something greater. But this dissatisfaction is actually an invitation...to greater. Imagine: -Leading with clarity and vision -Tackling challenges with enthusiasm -Feeling fulfilled, using your unique talents to their fullest This isn't just about job satisfaction. It's about stewardship. Stewardship of gifts, purpose, and potential. It starts with intention. And it's about creating space. This is what I help my clients do every day: -Uncover their unique leadership gifts -Align their careers with their deepest values -Create space for strategic thinking and innovation -Transform their leadership impact without sacrificing their authenticity. Together, we bridge the gap between where they are and where they're truly meant to lead. Because when you align your work with your purpose, you don't just change your career. You transform lives - starting with your own. Trust that you were created for more than just getting by. #AliciaEmpowering #womeninleadership

6 reasons why women don't feel their career is progressing at an appropriate pace… From our Future of Women survey, 53% of women noted that their careers are not progressing at an appropriate pace. Further to that point, respondents were asked why they felt this was true. Rather than focus on the negative, let's examine these 6 reasons and what the organization can do. 1️⃣Lack of leadership engagement? ➡️Create open, transparent, honest conversations about their career goals. 2️⃣Reduced access to Learning & Development opportunities? ➡️Create opportunities for women to acquire the skills necessary to advance in their careers. 3️⃣Unrealistic expectations? ➡️Allow women the opportunity to balance professional and personal commitments if they feel it is a priority. 4️⃣Unconscious bias? ➡️Address unconscious bias through training and continuous efforts to cultivate an inclusive environment. 5️⃣Lack of positive female role models? ➡️Increase the visibility and representation of women in leadership roles through targeted leadership development paths. 6️⃣Unequal access to sponsorship? ➡️Develop leadership training and development programs tailored to address the unique challenges faced by women. The survey clearly shows a profound desire among women for tangible change and actionable support. How could you be part of that change and support?

🚀 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙩:𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 Lisa Caputo 𝙤𝙣 #HerSuccessStory. 🔗Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/eGWmbGWS This week, join Ivy Slater for an engaging conversation with her esteemed guest, Lisa Caputo. Uncover the strength of networks, the value of mentorship, and the impactful initiatives shaping the future of women's leadership. Learn from Lisa's ascent to substantial roles, and how her dedication to mentorship and diversity can inspire your business’s growth. 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲:  • 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: How Lisa's connections propelled her career to incredible heights.  • 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The instrumental role of mentors in Lisa's journey and their lasting influence.  • 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Projects and advocacy by Lisa that champion female leadership.  • 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀: Why it's a perfect match and what they're doing to enhance women's networking opportunities.  • 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Lisa's and Alan Schnitzer's perspective on diversity and inclusion in business. Celebrate Lisa Caputo's remarkable ascent from the White House to Wall Street and draw inspiration from her dedication to mentoring and empowering women in leadership roles. 💬Do you prioritize mentorship and diversity in your leadership strategy? Tell us how or ask us anything on fostering female leadership! 👍🏻 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔗 Share | ▶️ Listen #WomenLeaders #Mentorship #DiversityInLeadership #Empowerment #SlaterSuccess

Encouraging aspirational women to take charge: Women Will Rule the Future! 🌟From Young, Ambitious Women's Perspective! This is your chance, all you driven ladies out there who want to change the world, shatter stereotypes, and take meaningful leadership roles. 🚀 Women's leadership positions are more critical than ever in today's fast-paced world. The following justifies our acceptance and development of our leadership potential: Diverse Views: Women's distinct perspectives foster creativity and innovation. Our varied experiences contribute to better decision-making and more inclusive results. Collaboration and Empathy: Women are inherently good at forming cohesive, powerful teams. Our compassionate approach cultivates a climate of mutual respect and trust, which is necessary for every successful organization. Determination and Resilience: We overcome setbacks and hurdles with poise. Our ability to bounce back from setbacks and use them as opportunities for improvement strengthens us. Mentoring and Support: We build a strong network of female leaders by helping and guiding one another. By working together, we can encourage, boost, and set the path for upcoming generations. Visionary Leadership: Aspiring women are visionaries as well as leaders. We aim high, question the status quo, and promote revolutionary change. Recall this as we continue to smash preconceptions and break through glass ceilings: 🔹 Have faith in your skills 🔹 Look for mentors and offer mentorship 🔹 View obstacles as chances 🔹 Honor the accomplishments of other women as well as your own 🔹 Never give up on developing yourself Let's take honest, passionate, and purposeful leadership. We have the power to mold the bright future we live in. 🌍✨ Let us toast to aspirational female leaders—may we come to know them, embody them, and nurture them. #WomenInLeadership #WomenEmpowerment #Leadership #CareerGoals #WomenWhoLead #FutureIsFemale #Ambition #Mentorship #Inspiration

Women in Leadership Discuss Career Journeys Together Our own Danielle Hochstein is sharing highlights from the Women in Leadership panel at this year’s American Manufacturing Summit. The conversation featured insights from 5 senior leaders: Joy Malinowski, Elena Bernardo, Susanne Lauda, Donna Deyo, and Angela Reamer. At the heart of their exchange was a validation of how important it is to feel valued while navigating a unique career journey – something professionals across industries can appreciate. Their stories and learnings help us understand how to support, mentor, and sponsor women colleagues for continued success. Check out Danielle’s 4 takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/gy-aXkxP    #womeninleadership #authenticleadership #leadershipdiversity #inclusiveleadership #careerjourney #leadershipjourney #manufacturingleaders #effectiveleadership #leadership #MfgUS24 #GenerisAMS #AMSturns10

🤔 𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞?! 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲? Aren't we all human and aren't leadership principles relevant and applicable for women and men? 👉 𝐘𝐄𝐒, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧! We are not like men: physically, mentally, have different challenges in life, deal with situations differently and above all have different needs - in our professional and private lives (and that's a good thing, because it means we can complement each other). 🤗 That's why I consciously signed up for the female leadership programme from Ten More In last December and completed the 6-week programme this week. Why? Not only to work on my leadership skills: ➡ For many years I have worked mostly with men and I miss the female perspective and exchange. That's the fact. ➡ And then, as a female entrepreneur without children of my own, I wanted to better understand what I could do myself, in our company and for our #medtech industry to promote and support women more. 💡 Up to now, there are so many studies and evidence that, on the one hand, 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫, and on the other hand, we 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, which is still not really being utilized today. My conclusion after the 6 weeks: 😍 What an incredibly great programe that will certainly change the management landscape in companies! In addition to the excellent transfer of knowledge, the main focus is on sharing experiences, networking and the community. I was able to get to know so many great women and I realized once again where 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 that we can unleash. "better than tinder" "empowerment" "encouragement" "spirit of optimism" "beginning of a change" "new era" - this is just a small excerpt from the feedback of the more than 100 participants from the last online live session 💫   🙏 Thank you to the wonderful Ten More In team and a big shout out to Lea-Sophie Cramer and Lia Grünhage for that amazing vision, mission and the really perfect realization! You are incredible and we are all looking forward to the journey that has only just begun! 🚀 #teamwork #personalgrowth #internationalWomensDay #weltfrauentag