What Is a Leadership Philosophy vs. a Leadership Style?
Understanding the difference between a leadership philosophy and a leadership style, and seeing both in action, can help you grow as a leader over time.
What Is a Leadership Philosophy vs. a Leadership Style?
Understanding the difference between a leadership philosophy and a leadership style, and seeing both in action, can help you grow as a leader over time.
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It’s Time Black Changemakers Got the Recognition They Deserve
America’s history has been profoundly marked by the contributions of Black changemakers. But too often Black Americans who have broken barriers, taken steps to advance equity, or achieved great success in their fields are not properly recognized. The series “Black History in Two Minutes” which is executive produced by Robert
Robert F. Smith Makes $50 Million Gift to Student Freedom Initiative
In May 2019, Robert F. Smith wowed the graduating seniors at Morehouse College, a Historically Black College (HBCU) in Atlanta, Georgia, by announcing in his commencement address that he would pay off all of their student loans and any loans taken out by students’ family members. Smith’s realization that student
Starbucks Takes Major Steps to Address Racial Equity
Starbucks recently announced that it will take major steps to promote diversity and address racial bias within its company by planning to “mandate anti-bias training for executives and tie their compensation to increasing minority representation in its workforce.” The company’s actions come amid an increased national dialogue about racism in
InternXL Bridges Career Opportunity Gap Faced by Black Students
How InternXL is Working for Minority Students Seeking High-Profile Paid Internships Internships are a necessary part of career advancement, and Robert F. Smith personally knows the value an internship adds to career trajectory. Decades before Smith founded Vista Equity Partners, he interned at Bell Labs, an experience which expanded his
Girls Who Invest Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary
Girls Who Invest (GWI) founder Seema R. Hingorani first recognized the significant gender gap within the asset management industry while she was working at her job on Wall Street. She immediately realized she had to do something to help balance those numbers out and she made a plan to create
Al Roker and Robert F. Smith Encourage Prostate Cancer Awareness Among African Americans
In November 2020, longtime TODAY weatherman and co-host Al Roker announced his prostate cancer diagnosis. “It’s a good news-bad news kind of thing,” stated Roker. “Good news is we caught it early. Not great news is that it’s a little aggressive, so I’m going to be taking some time off
It’s Time Black Changemakers Got the Recognition They Deserve
America’s history has been profoundly marked by the contributions of Black changemakers. But too often Black Americans who have broken barriers, taken steps to advance equity, or achieved great success in their fields are not properly recognized. The series “Black History in Two Minutes” which is executive produced by Robert
Robert F. Smith Makes $50 Million Gift to Student Freedom Initiative
In May 2019, Robert F. Smith wowed the graduating seniors at Morehouse College, a Historically Black College (HBCU) in Atlanta, Georgia, by announcing in his commencement address that he would pay off all of their student loans and any loans taken out by students’ family members. Smith’s realization that student
Starbucks Takes Major Steps to Address Racial Equity
Starbucks recently announced that it will take major steps to promote diversity and address racial bias within its company by planning to “mandate anti-bias training for executives and tie their compensation to increasing minority representation in its workforce.” The company’s actions come amid an increased national dialogue about racism in
InternXL Bridges Career Opportunity Gap Faced by Black Students
How InternXL is Working for Minority Students Seeking High-Profile Paid Internships Internships are a necessary part of career advancement, and Robert F. Smith personally knows the value an internship adds to career trajectory. Decades before Smith founded Vista Equity Partners, he interned at Bell Labs, an experience which expanded his
Girls Who Invest Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary
Girls Who Invest (GWI) founder Seema R. Hingorani first recognized the significant gender gap within the asset management industry while she was working at her job on Wall Street. She immediately realized she had to do something to help balance those numbers out and she made a plan to create
Al Roker and Robert F. Smith Encourage Prostate Cancer Awareness Among African Americans
In November 2020, longtime TODAY weatherman and co-host Al Roker announced his prostate cancer diagnosis. “It’s a good news-bad news kind of thing,” stated Roker. “Good news is we caught it early. Not great news is that it’s a little aggressive, so I’m going to be taking some time off