International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, is a global day of recognition honoring the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s IWD theme, Embrace Equity, calls on us to acknowledge that as a society, equity is a necessity and something we need to think about, focus on and value. Not everyone starts from the same place—women often face barriers that limit their opportunities or their ability to fully contribute their skills and talents. We can help to remove these barriers, though, by challenging gender stereotypes, calling out discrimination and bias ..read more

I’ve been thinking a lot about Jacinda Ardern, the former prime minister of New Zealand, who boldly admitted she had “no more in the tank” and announced she was resigning. Ardern was one of the youngest holders of public office on the international stage, and she had long served as an example for how to integrate work with personal life. Last month, she officially stepped down from the role she held for five years. One of the most notable images during Ardern’s leadership was the photo of her holding her infant daughter while addressing the UN General Assembly. As a mother of a young child, sh ..read more

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in US history. The month also represents an important opportunity for us to seek out new sources and perspectives to learn about Black history. Parallel to this learning, we can commit to an ongoing personal and professional journey of empathy and change to help advance racial equity and ensure a more inclusive future. To support you on your leadership journey this February, and all year, check out these resources to deepen your learning. 1. Commit to Learn: What will ..read more

Cross those T’s. Dot those I’s. Check every box—and tie every bow. Women leaders are achieving at the highest levels, managing higher expectations and attaining greater goals than ever before. However, while Linkage’s latest research on the advancement of women leaders shows that a majority of women are confident about their ability to lead, they often refrain from promoting their own accomplishments at work, and they adopt workplace behaviors that may prevent them from moving up. “As organizations strive to meaningfully engage, support, develop and retain women leaders in 2023, it is importan ..read more

In 2023, what does it mean to be truly effective in your role? With increased demands and pressures, leaders are taking on a lot right now—but simply increasing your volume of work or the scope of your role doesn’t automatically make you an Impact Player. According to best-selling author Liz Wiseman, who appeared at the 2022 Women in Leadership Institute, the most effective leaders embody five key practices to be true “Impact Players” in the workplace. By living these practices, they move beyond being simple “contributors” and take on new levels of influence. Here’s the big difference between ..read more

The most effective leaders approach challenges as an opportunity to lead—and that approach makes them Impact Players, driving success at the highest levels for their teams and their organizations. According to Liz Wiseman, who appeared at the 2022 Women in Leadership Institute, when women leaders tap into the power of being an Impact Player, they elevate their contributions and influence at the highest levels. Linkage’s research on the advancement of women leaders proves that a woman leader’s ability to influence is critical to her ascension in the workplace. The “Influential” competency in th ..read more

Every day, we face challenges at work and in our personal lives, from unclear roles to unforeseen obstacles and moving targets. How we think about these challenges—and how we respond to them—defines our contributions and our leadership. Best-selling author Liz Wiseman is focused on empowering women to understand how they can maximize their impact in the workplace and move from a “contributor” mindset to being true “Impact Players.” Liz, who appeared at the 2022 Women in Leadership Institute (WIL) before 3,000+ women leaders from top organizations, is the author of the New York Times bests ..read more

Can you feel that? That’s innovation, inspiration, and passion—the spirt of the Women in Leadership Institute (WIL), which concludes today. Throughout this week, thousands of women leaders joined us in-person and virtually for a transformative leadership development experience focused on them. We are recharging, reimagining and reigniting our leadership journeys, and the impact is tremendous. The past four days have been jam-packed with incredible speakers, timely insights, advice from trailblazing women leaders, and more. Be sure to check out our full blog coverage, including takeaways f ..read more

It’s the third day of the 23rd annual Women in Leadership Institute and energy is electric here in Orlando, Florida—and on our virtual platform. Thousands of women leaders are coming together to share their experiences, build their networks, and gain the freshest insights on the topics most impacting women in the workplace. This week’s theme is ReCHARGE, ReIMAGINE, ReIGNITE. We are recharging our batteries through a week of dedicated time focused on us. We are reimagining a new leadership future for ourselves. And, we are reigniting the passion and the focus that has empowered us on this ..read more

Kristen here, reporting in from the Women in Leadership Institute! It’s Day 2 of this amazing conference, and the insights we are hearing from the main stage are simply life-changing. This week, thousands of women leaders from premier companies and organizations around the world are with us in Orlando, Florida, or tuning in virtually, for four days of leadership development. Participants are experiencing a journey of self-discovery and transformation—as we dive into the 2022 theme of ReCHARGE, ReIMAGINE, ReIGNITE. We are thrilled to give you an insider’s look here on the Linkage Leadership Ins ..read more