As WPO members will tell you, the founder’s journey is often oversimplified, the path from a scrappy startup to a profitable business frequently boiled down to a few moments of inspiration that make founders look like magicians. As this article says, the narrative glosses over the frequent moments of uncertainty that founders go through.
Learn more and remember to focus on what matters.
Many businesses today are grappling with declining revenues, stagnant pipelines and reduced conversion rates, making the need for transformation even more urgent.
As this power shift accelerates, businesses must rethink their branding, marketing and customer engagement strategies to remain relevant today.
Here are six key strategies that Ali Payani believes can help businesses navigate today's uncertainties and emerge stronger.
Women President Organization (WPO) members are also demonstrating a range of leadership strategies under pressure. Their responses along with the U.S. CEOs, reflect not only the complexity of executive leadership but also the deep interconnection between business strategy and geopolitics.
As President and CEO of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) for more than a decade, Pamela dedicated her life to lifting women business owners up to unimaginable heights and building bridges through every connection she made.
Our condolences and love go out to Pamela's family at this sorrowful time.
Rest in Power (RIP) dear Pamela. May the lord receive you in the same fashion you received us – with energy, enthusiasm and care.
Maria was the CEO of a rapidly growing tech startup in the genomics space. She was curious, confident, open to new ideas, and comfortable being challenged by her team—all qualities that had helped her build the company from nothing into a 30-person organization with millions of dollars in venture capital funding and a consumer-facing product about to be released. And yet, even as things seemed to be going exceptionally well, key leaders were starting to leave—and the board brought in a clinical psychologist to figure out what was going on.
When Maria received feedback, she said, "“My ability to make decisions is a strength. And they’re good decisions! I don’t see the point of going around in circles once I know the answer!”
Well not everyone is perfect. Learn more of how Maria's strengths turned into weaknesses. Every gift has a curse.
Despite facing systemic barriers and discrimination, women, like many WPO members, have continued to break through glass ceilings and pave the way for future generations.
Explore and celebrate these women entrepreneurs who have left a lasting impact in our business world.
We are proud of longstanding WPO Chicago member Ellen Wheeler and wish her many more accolades in the future for her important work.
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