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Modern Leadership: Women Leaders
We Admire 2022
From This Issue
The pandemic has been especially hard on women as many have had to opt out or reduce hours for the purposes of caregiving—caring for children, elders or friends. Some women have lost their jobs because of the shifts in the labor market. But women have also found success in the workforce and have seen progress as well—from demonstrating effective leadership to positively influencing their organizations.
Data provide a clear window on the state of women in leadership—including both gains and losses. The insights are sobering, but also enlightening. Our opportunity is to build resilience: By understanding reality and making sense of it, we can become more resilient, solve problems and innovate toward greater happiness, fulfillment and achievement.
COVER STORY
“We dreamt of taking an experience that is notoriously stressful and overwhelming and making it fun, organized, and memorable,” says Bri.
FEATURES
Sophie Shepherd: Elevating Women’s Health Through Holistic Solutions
SHE Talks Health is globally recognised as an organization on the mission to help millions of women to have better periods, happier hormones, a relaxed gut and balanced moods.
Jodi Harris: Redefining the word “FUN” in the creative space of the event management industry
Social media has helped show the world that women can ROCK just as good as the men,” exclaims Jodi.
3 Steps To Ease Work-Related Stress and Avoid Burnout – By Emily Rogers
It has been an interesting time for everyone, no matter where you are in the world. We all experience work differently as a result of the pandemic, whether in the traditional sense or as entrepreneurs, the way we work has changed.
Innovating franchising with Catherine Monson
To dispel the myth of the lack of innovation in franchises we spoke to Catherine Monson, Chief Executive Officer and President of Propelled Brands on what strategies franchises can adopt in order to enjoy the fruits of innovation.
‘How to maintain a healthy work-life balance?’ – By Vicky Grammatikopoulou
To dispel the myth of the lack of innovation in franchises we spoke to Catherine Monson, Chief Executive Officer and President of Propelled Brands on what strategies franchises can adopt in order to enjoy the fruits of innovation.
You Can Activate Your Leadership Superpower By Navigating “i don’t know by Karen Leong
Having worked in a number of different settings that range from teaching, academia, to aesthetics, I have learned the vital importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
TECHNOLOGY EXPLAINED
Companies are using technology to combat labour shortage, which might have a significant impact on workers.
The pandemic and the aging population are both partially responsible for the current labour shortage.
Technology and supermarket chains can help strengthen southern Africa’s food systems
COVID restrictions also added to the high barriers to entry generally faced by small players
Are people lying more since the rise of social media, technology and smartphones?
Some forms of technology seem to facilitate lying more than others.
THE HEALTH
Patient care is impacted by a burnt-out health workforce.
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve heard much about health-care worker burnout. But what we haven’t heard much about is its effects on patients.
Sweat sensors and how they could help us track our health
Sweat contains information on the condition of our bodies.
Human rights could be used to address the costs of food production in terms of health and the environment.
A human rights-based approach to food production will have environmental, social and economic benefits.
THE EDUCATION
4 suggestions for making the most of your online course
The “Great Resignation” has left a lot of people with time on their hands. And while this time may be a welcome respite from the daily grind, most folks will need to get back to work eventually.
Not just English instructors, but all teachers must teach language and literacy.
The plan follows a report by the NSW Education Authority (NESA) that found students’ writing standards had fallen sharply over recent years.
Employers value the top three talents required for a PhD.
More and more people are applying to do a PhD. What many don’t know is it takes serious skills to do one – and, more importantly, complete it.
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QUOTES
“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.”
-Serena Williams
“One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes… and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.”
-Eleanor Roosevelt
“Women should do for themselves what men have already done—occasionally what men have not done—thereby establishing themselves as persons, and perhaps encouraging other women toward greater independence of thought and action.”
-Amelia Earhart
“I raise up my voice—not so I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard… We cannot succeed when half of us are held back.”
-Malala Yousafzai
“Have no fear of perfection; you’ll never reach it.”
-Marie Curie
“Don’t ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn’t.”
-Michelle Obama
“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”
-Indira Gandhi
“I don’t have a feeling of inferiority. Never had. I’m as good as anybody, but no better.”
-Katherine Johnson