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BOSTON - Sept. 7, 2022 Leading NOW a global consultancy that guides current and future leaders in creating more equitable organizations, is offering a complimentary webinar on one of the hottest topics every organization is trying to harness––how to successfully implement DEI initiatives that drive measurable results. For the first time, CEO, Kelly Lockwood Primus, will present Leading NOW's ground-breaking research, Cultural Dynamics in the Workplace™: 5 Key Factors for DEI Success, as a LIVE webinar on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm ET.

It’s been a busy summer here at Leading NOW. Our CEO and amazing consultants delivered sessions at the Annual SHRM Conference (Society for Human Resource Management), and the Foundation for Women’s Leadership & Empowerment Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) – both to huge accolades. Perhaps you were there. If you missed them, not to worry. We have some exciting news to share about an encore presentation and FREE webinar you definitely won’t want to miss!

It’s been a busy several months for the Leading NOW team. We continue to deliver our Best-in-Class Workshops at conferences near and far… and we’re just getting started! Perhaps you saw our CEO, Kelly Primus, at the Louisiana SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Summit in January, where she presented Cultural Dynamics in the Workplace: 5 Key Factors for DEI Success. What a way to kick off the new year, educating and inspiring HR leaders on how to successfully implement Cultural Dynamics in their organizations.

Event Heeds Call for Professional Development in the Agri-Sector BOSTON - Feb. 23, 2022 - Shaping the future of workplace dynamics by advocating for women’s advancement and engaging male allies to bring gender balance to leadership, Leading Women, a division of Leading NOW, has partnered with Women in Agribusiness (WIA) to deliver a virtual one-day event for the women leaders in Women in Agribusiness Europe on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

BOSTON - Jan. 27, 2022 - Leading NOW, the leadership expert and global advisor to organizations seeking to change mindsets, behaviors, and cultures to be inclusive for all, is pleased to announce it has partnered with Winsight to create an educational and professional development program for emerging leaders. The partnership addresses the lack of diversity and leadership development specific to the restaurant industry. The inaugural Restaurant Leadership Development Program will be delivered by Leading NOW experts at the 2022 Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC) in April.

For more than 18 years, Leading Women has positively impacted organizations committed to achieving goals for women’s advancement. Over the last year, we’ve grown our partnerships with several women’s associations, expanding our women’s leadership offerings to audiences in virtually every industry––from sports to restaurants to agriculture, and everything in between. As you probably know, March 8th is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #BreakTheBias. At Leading Women, we help companies like yours overcome the bias women and underrepresented talent face every day. Our research-based programming goes beyond conventional wisdom by delivering unique career guidance in the areas of leadership, career success, mentoring, executive presence and more.

BOSTON - Oct. 13, 2021 - Leading NOW, the leadership expert and global advisor to organizations seeking to change mindsets, behaviors, and cultures to be inclusive for all, announces that Julia Lazzara has joined the organization as President. In her new role, Julia will oversee the growth of Leading NOW's portfolio of brands and the expansion of the organization's impact globally.

With the launch of our groundbreaking research on Cultural Dynamics, now is a great time to take a look back at our Gender + Diversity Playbook series. Understanding the barriers to building an inclusive culture, and the steps you need to take along the way, are all outlined in our 7-part series, summarized below.