The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced that its board of directors selected Crystal E. Ashby to serve as The ELC’s interim president and chief executive officer. Ashby succeeds Skip Spriggs who served as president and chief executive officer since March 2018 and retired at the end of 2019. She is the first woman president Read More »
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Pivotal Woman – Tonya Cornileus – Vice-President, Development, Inclusion and Wellness – ESPN
Tonya Cornileus is the vice president, development, inclusion and wellness at ESPN where she serves as an integral member of the Human Resources senior leadership team and regularly acts as an advisor to other senior management at ESPN. Dr. Cornileus is responsible for learning and organization development, talent management, diversity & inclusion, and wellness. Dr. Read More »
The Stylish Side of STEM – By Stella J. Ringer
From the clothes on our backs, to the cosmetics, shoes and jewelry that adorn us, they all derive from STEM! The intersection of fashion and STEM has always been around, we’ve just never focused on how one influences the other. The global fashion industry is a $3 trillion-dollar business. Up and coming designers need STEM Read More »
Curate Your Personal Brand Or Risk Losing Control of Your Career – By David McKnight
Once upon a time, I nearly lost control of my personal brand – and my career. While working at a large consultancy, I was assigned to a project and asked to develop and implement a test strategy for a new CRM system. At the end of the project, my supervisors were so pleased that they Read More »
I’m Glad I’m The Boss, Cause Y’all Crazy! – By Ray Abram
We all know that the key to a highly functional company is a well-qualified staff. However, there are other factors to consider besides qualifications alone. There are reasons why the best performer in a department may not make the best manager. People skills are quite different than functional skills, we all know that intuitively, yet Read More »
10 Salary Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you’re new to job hunting or a seasoned pro and whether you love the art of salary negotiation or dread it, the truth is that knowing salary negotiation tactics — and avoiding salary negotiation landmines — are key to obtaining the job offer you seek and deserve.While much is written about the tactics of Read More »
What Your Resume Should Look Like in 2018 – By Glenda Swain – Editor-In-Chief, PIVOT Magazine
Resume trends change quickly. From head shots to QR codes to company logos, it’s hard to tell which extras will get your application noticed, and which will get you tossed out of the running. Some things never go out style, though: When it comes to packaging your work experience, crisp writing and brevity still reign Read More »
Persist – Don’t Let the Naysayers Get You Down – Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker, Ph.D.
It is often said that greatness is not measured by what is achieved. It is measured by how many times you pick yourself up and try again, regardless of naysayers. At some point in your life, you are likely to meet people who see the glass as half empty and they will attempt to discourage Read More »
The Right to Bare Arms! – Stella J. Ringer
The rights of women to bare their arms in the workplace should not be infringed upon! It’s the age-old question, is it appropriate for women to wear sleeveless dresses and/or blouses in a professional work setting? Many traditional, more conservative companies are taking lessons from start-ups in becoming more casual with their dress codes. To Read More »
Why Your Personal Brand Isn’t Working For You And What You Can Do About It – David A. McKnight
Today’s business landscape is changing more rapidly than it ever has since the beginning of the industrial revolution. What’s driving the speed at which the landscape is transforming is the convergence of science-led innovations and technological advancements that are creating the potential for our work lives to change in ways that were previously unfathomable. Not Read More »
Vicky Free to Head Marketing at Disney/ABC Home Entertainment, TV Distribution
Vicky Free has been named senior VP of marketing for Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution, said Janice Marinelli, president of the division, on Tuesday. Free, who comes to Disney from BET, will report to Marinelli and be based in Burbank, Calif. In her new role, Free will be responsible for marketing studio and television Read More »
Twitter Hires Candi Castleberry Singleton As New VP of Diversity and Inclusion
A few months after Jeffrey Siminoff left his position as VP of diversity and inclusion at Twitter, the company has brought on Candi Castleberry Singleton to lead Twitter’s diversity efforts. “I’m so excited to join the team at Twitter to lead inclusion and diversity efforts for employees and the Twitter community,” Castleberry Singleton said in Read More »
The Executive Leadership Council Helps Secure More than 150 CEOs to Make Unprecedented Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
A group of more than 150 CEOs from some of the world’s leading companies have signed on to the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. By signing on to this commitment, CEOs are pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where Read More »
LVMH announces the appointment of Rodney Williams as President & CEO of Belvedere Vodka
LVMH announces the appointment of Rodney Williams as President & CEO of Belvedere Vodka, effective July 1st, 2017. Christophe Navarre, Chairman and CEO of Moët Hennessy commented: “We are delighted to see Rodney take the helm of Belvedere. His strong experience will be crucial to the development of the brand.”
A Practical LinkedIn Strategy to Help You Build an Influential Brand – By David A. McKnight
Although everyone talks about the speed, reach and impact of social media marketing, relatively few people translate that talk into an effective communications strategy – a strategy to help them build their brands, fast-track their careers, reach new customers, recruit talented employees or become influencers in their industries. A prime example of an under-utilized social Read More »