Fresh Insights

Establish a culture where transparency is the norm, not the exception. by Minda Harts In the ever-changing landscape of the modern workplace, trust is the invisible thread that binds teams together, enabling them to navigate the complexities of today’s hybrid work environment. Our new working normal is...

by Merline Saintil When people first encounter our organization, Black Women on Boards (BWOB)—more than 200 senior executives shaping the future of boardrooms at the most innovative private and public companies—they are surprised to hear that we had no grand vision of launching a global organization, nor...

Fresh Insight Julie Castro Abrams We have entered the age of stakeholder activism in business. Investors are stepping up, saying, “Enough is enough,” and demanding companies do right while bringing a profit. Just look at Nia Impact Capital CEO Kristin Hull, who as an investor urged Tesla...

Fresh Insight by Maisha Gray-Diggs We are seeing a rise in multigenerational living and in the growth of the sandwich generation: middle-aged adults who are both raising children and supporting aging parents. According to data released in 2022 by the Pew Research Center, “Americans in their 40s...

Maria Medrano I am a first-generation Mexican American born to a 16-year-old orphaned girl, so the odds of writing this column were stacked against me. But I was blessed with two parents who loved me—each in a very different way—and who loved raising a strong Latina who...

While each board is unique, in general they are taking a more strategic and holistic approach to diversity. by Sachi Vora If you are an influential woman of color aspiring to join a corporate board of directors, now is the time for you to step up your...

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