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Announces Strategic Partnership with GLEAM (Global Leadership Enhancement and Mentorship) Network BOSTON - Dec. 4, 2024 - PRLog -- Leading NOW, the award-winning leadership authority and advisor to organizations, is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic partnership with GLEAM (Global Leadership Enhancement and Mentorship) Network, a non-profit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to provide mentorship and leadership development to the underserved community in the restaurant and foodservice industry. The partnership supports GLEAM's signature 1:1 Mentorship Program, a bi-annual 6-month program that matches emerging foodservice professionals with experienced industry leaders who volunteer their time as mentors. "It's quite remarkable that an organization like Leading NOW is partnering with GLEAM as a strategic partner to provide their expertise and help our industry. The pro bono addition of their proprietary Strategic Mentoring™ workshop and leadership self-assessment to our non-profit's Mentor Program is such a gift and we are thankful to have them on our team to help advance our mission" said the Founder of GLEAM Network, Sanjiv Razdan. "GLEAM's 1:1 Mentoring Program has been extremely impactful for our industry, and we are thrilled to have served over 400 mentees, since our 1st 6-month program kicked off in mid-2020," added Sheri Miksa, GLEAM board member and Mentor Programs Leader. "We are grateful for this partnership and know Leading NOW's programming will bring additional value-add to GLEAM's Industry-leading Mentor Program." Kelly Lockwood Primus, CEO of Leading NOW says, "Our organization has a deep affinity for the restaurant/foodservice industry, having worked with many clients and industry associations to support underrepresented talent. Our pro bono work with GLEAM underscores the passion and commitment we have for this amazing industry and affirms how important it is that future industry leaders have all the support they need to succeed." To learn more about Leading NOW and its offerings, visit www.LeadingNOW.biz. To learn more about GLEAM Network and its programs, visit www.GLEAMNetwork.net.

“Never, ever, stop asking questions. Curiosity and the willingness to learn will bring a lifetime of success.” – Kelly Lockwood Primus “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” This sentiment captures the essence of transformative leadership, where influence is measured by the ability to inspire, mentor, and drive meaningful change. True leaders elevate others, creating pathways for success and fostering environments where everyone can thrive. Among those who exemplify this kind of leadership is Kelly Lockwood Primus, CEO of Leading NOW. Renowned for her exceptional vision and innovative approach, Kelly has redefined leadership development by integrating deep research, global perspectives, and a business-minded approach for talent management strategy. Her dedication to empowering others and her ability to navigate complex challenges make her a standout figure in influential women leaders. Through her leadership and the groundbreaking research at Leading NOW, Kelly has driven a change in the mindsets of corporate leaders to recognize the value of building inclusive cultures and embracing the development of underrepresented talent.

For decades, when a company wanted to hire a CEO or key executive, they knew what they needed to look for. The best candidates would have technical expertise, superior administrative skills and a proven track record of successfully managing financial resources. Because these skills had a direct impact on business performance and results, they were considered the most critical when searching for candidates to fill executive roles.

BOSTON, Oct. 23, 2024 -- Leading NOW, the award-winning leadership authority and advisor to organizations seeking to create more equitable cultures, announces its latest research from the Gender Dynamics Institute (GDI): The 9 Critical Differentiators™ necessary for women in the workplace to reach Executive level roles.

Women make up almost 50% of the American workforce, and for decades they'd been increasing their numbers in senior leadership roles. But in 2022, that trend began to reverse. According to the World Economic Forum's 2023 Global Gender Gap Report, the percentage of women in director roles or higher dropped by 10%.

Now is your chance to experience Leading NOW’s world-class women’s leadership development programming at the largest women’s leadership conference in Las Vegas––the Foundation for Women’s Leadership & Empowerment’s (FWLE) 17th annual WLC––where registration is now open and we are once again the exclusive Education content-provider for the third year running!

Please join us in welcoming these dynamic women to our global team of business experts.

How can we close the leadership gender gap for women? That’s the million-dollar question. Organizations continue to struggle to move women from manager-level into director-level positions, and even more so, from director-level into vice president level and above. Why?