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You might have been thinking about joining a board, but you might also be asking yourself whether you’ve got what it takes to be a successful board member. For instance, how do you actually get on a board? What skills are boards looking for in their new recruits? Where do you even get started? We’ve got you covered! Every month, The Honest Talk will be bringing you new tips and tools from Women Get On Board Inc. to help you get board ready. Today, we’re focussing on 10 questions that WGOB suggests you consider. But remember, boards are also increasingly prioritizing a broad skill range, so if you don’t answer ‘yes’ to all the questions, that doesn’t mean you’re not qualified. You may bring a wealth of expertise in another valuable area, and there are numerous organizations which can help you learn what you need to know.  So, take a read and get ready for more insights in the coming months as both The Honest Talk and Women Get On Board Inc. work together to support you on your board journey! https://lnkd.in/ehsgy_Xr

Everyday (but especially today and this month), we celebrate two of our founders, Allison and Katherine. They are powerful forces for good in this world. You'll find them inspiring others while leading by example, teaching you a handshake that has traveled the world, asking really powerful and thought-provoking questions, and just being a dang good time to be around. We are proud to be a woman-owned and managed business. #InternationalWomensDay #InternationalWomensMonth #womanownedbusiness

Family businesses often face unique challenges and opportunities compared to their non-family counterparts. One such challenge is the decision of whether to invite non-family members to join the Board of Directors. While this move can bring valuable expertise and fresh perspectives, it also carries inherent risks that must be carefully weighed. In this article, David Twiddle explores both the risks and rewards associated with inviting non-family members onto the board of a family business. https://lnkd.in/ehAhqErr

Celebrate! 🎉 Celebrate! 🎉 Celebrate! 🎉 This week we celebrate our freedom. And it is also a good reminder for us to celebrate our small businesses. Celebrating can be easy to forget, but it is so important. Even the smallest of things. It might be showing up when you really don't want to. It could be a new customer that found you. Or maybe it is that you had coffee with a friend. Celebrating our successes, reminds us how far we've come. Try writing down your celebrations. You can write them in a notebook. Or you can put them on pieces of paper and keep them in a jar. Whatever works for you. Periodically go back and read them. They are a great reminder of how far you've come. I know there are days running my business that I feel like I'm treading water and getting nowhere. But, when I look at my celebrations...I'm always amazed at what I've accomplished. So celebrate! Celebrate you. Celebrate your business. Celebrate everything you've accomplished! Congratulations...you're doing amazing! #supportingsmallbusinessowners #smallbusiness #marketingcoach #threeboycreative

Embarking on exciting creative ventures, I'm thrilled to merge my passion for sports and community building. Jasmine and I are dedicated to enriching our community through The Total Athlete Collective, striving to democratize resources for all athletes.🤝 ☑️Are you keen on offering financial literacy, professional development, mentorship, or health and wellness opportunities to your athletes? ⭐️Check us out! totalathletecollective.com #SportsCommunity #AthleteEmpowerment #CommunityEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #FinancialLiteracy #MentorshipProgram #WellnessResources #AthleteDevelopment"

Excited to hear our distinguished panelists Alica D. D. del Valle Rasch (Head of D&I at Airbnb) @Emma Wright (Vice President, People at FedEx Logistics) Kristen Jones (Director of Legal Diversity, Equity & Inclusion-McDonalds) and Helene Ashenberg (CEO of Gravitas Search) speak today in this virtual panel about the Future of DEI. Interested in listening to what they have to say? Register in the link below! #DEI #inhousecounsel #womeninlaw #womenempowerment #businessattorney #businessgrowthstrategy #inhouselawyer

Visualizing Impact: A Strategic Roadmap for Black Tie Dinner As a consultant, there's nothing more rewarding than seeing the tangible impact of your solutions on a client's organization. This past year, I had the immense honor of leading a team of nine exceptional Sendero consultants in crafting a 5-year strategic roadmap for Black Tie Dinner, Inc., a nonprofit that holds a special place in my heart. Leading this project was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my professional career. It was made possible through Sendero's Community Rocks program, where we offer pro bono consulting services to deserving nonprofits in the DFW metroplex. Black Tie Dinner, Inc. is the largest fundraising dinner for the LGBTQIA+ community in the nation. Each year, they select up to 20 North Texas beneficiaries, in addition to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, to receive proceeds from the dinner. Last year alone, Black Tie Dinner distributed $1.73 million to their beneficiaries, and to date, they have distributed over $30 million. 🌈 I am proud to work for a firm dedicated to giving back to our community, promoting equality, and delivering excellence to all our clients. It is a privilege to call myself both a Senderoan and a member of the Black Tie Dinner, Inc. Board of Directors. Check out our blog post to learn more about our strategic roadmap project with Black Tie Dinner, Inc. and discover how Sendero's services can benefit your organization. Happy Pride, everyone! 🎉 #Consulting #Leadership #Nonprofit #StrategicPlanning #CommunityRocks #LGBTQIA #BlackTieDinner #Sendero #PrideMonth #Equality #DFW

It's Female Founder Friday! ✨ Today's feature: Rihanna, who founded Fenty to become a $2.8B global company. → Don't miss Slide 5 for tips to apply Rihanna's framework to your business! -- Follow @jennylustig for daily curated content for female founders.

As Black History Month transitions into International Women's Day, this video from Don Peebles as he receives the Business Icon Award at The Grio Award, highlights the shared challenge both groups face in access to capital. "The fuel to run the motors of business is capital. Now, let me give you an illuminating fact. Today, there is over 82 Trillion dollars invested in venture capital and private equity. Of that 82 trillion dollars less than 1.3% of it is invested in firms run or owned by women or people of color. Combined. What that means is 98.7% of venture capital money, 81 trillion dollars out of 82 trillion dollars is provided to white men. Yet, white men represent only 31% of America's population. Women represent 51% of Americans, we Black Americans are 13% of Americans. Thus, you have 64% of the population receiving less than 1.3% of the investment capital." ~ Don Peebles Link to video in the comments. These numbers are not unique to the US. Less than 2% of VC funding globally is invested in female founded businesses. Less than 2%! In 2024, Growing the 2% Club is committed to amplify and advocating for female founders seeking the investment and liquidity to grow their businesses. If you are a fund manager in the position to invest in a fabulous female founded business, 🎯 Write the check. If you are a family office looking to make a true impact, 🎯 Seek out female founded businesses that are ready to scale. If you feel your business is already making an effort in this space, 🎯 Do more. If you are a purchasing department, of large corporations purchasing from female founded businesses, 🎯 understand the reality of the 2% Club and find ways to accelerate or adapt the payment terms with your purchase. Please feel free to highlight people doing hero's work in this space. #blackhistorymonth #internationalwomensday #Grow2PercentClub

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