Menopause -- the unspoken challenge for female workers

Foodservice C-suite leaders offer advice for aspiring women | Ensure women in the workplace have appropriate benefits | Why the gender gap in startup funding is hard to close Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( April 17, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Foodservice C-suite leaders offer advice for aspiring women]( Inspire Brands Chief Financial Officer Kate Jaspon, who will be chair of WFF next year, says taking risks and constantly networking has helped her move up in her career, and advises women to seek out mentors who can offer guidance on each step of their journey. "If it feels right, follow your gut, chase that dream and just do the best you can and be your authentic self and show up and hopefully those opportunities present themselves," Jaspon says. Shannon Garcia, global chief operating and digital and technology officer for Pizza Hut Global and a WFF board member, says women corporate leaders have a responsibility to pay it forward for others, and that WFF has helped her "lean into the authentic version of myself and to share that story in a way that is real." Full Story: [Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)]( (4/12) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Ensure women in the workplace have appropriate benefits]( The health needs of working women should be part of the conversation all year long and be an integral part of every company culture. Employers can achieve this by making a more intentional effort to identify benefit providers that focus specifically on women's needs, and by communicating consistently with female staff members about support and services available to them. Full Story: [BenefitsPRO (free registration)]( (4/9) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Why the gender gap in startup funding is hard to close]( [Why the gender gap in startup funding is hard to close]( (Pixabay) Female entrepreneurs are disadvantaged when it comes to getting startup funding like loans but "we cannot expect the gender funding gap to disappear as women advance in society," write Malin Malmstrom, Barbara Burkhard, Charlotta Sirén, Dean Shepherd and Joakim Wincent. "Resistance comes from various domains, including politics, culture, and management," they write. Full Story: [Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model)]( (4/12) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [Chanel CEO shares strategy to build confidence]( Leena Nair, the Global CEO of Chanel, had to overcome self-doubt to assume the leadership role at the iconic fashion house. After talking to her mentor, former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, Nair made a list of leadership qualities she could bring to the role after decades at Unilever. Full Story: [Inc. (tiered subscription model)]( (4/15) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How mentoring shaped an Unleashed Brands exec's career]( Abby Fogel, vice president of marketing & brand relations for Unleashed Brands, shared key insights her mentors gave her: keep learning and remember that "people are humans first." Fogel also learned that you may never feel like you are ready for something, and she is grateful her mentors always pushed her to seek new opportunities. Full Story: [Franchise Update]( (4/15) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] ["Perspective-taking is at the heart of servant leadership"]( True, servant leadership is about giving, not taking -- but taking in a colleague's perspective before giving your own is the best gift for you both, writes Leadership Freak blogger Dan Rockwell. 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Full Story: [Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model)]( (May/June 2024) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Work/Life Balance [] [Menopause -- the unspoken challenge for female workers]( For women between the ages of 40 and 58, balancing the effects of menopause with the demands of their jobs is daunting, with financial losses put at $1.8 billion, and sometimes impossible, with about a quarter of women in one survey saying they were considering leaving their jobs. Bristol Myers Squibb, Adobe and Bank of America are among the few companies that offer menopause benefits, and grassroots campaigns like Menopause Mandate and Let's Talk Menopause raise awareness about the issue. Full Story: [BBC]( (4/9) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Poll Results [] Personal courage can help you take purposeful risks and make bold moves in your life and career. What holds you back from acting with courage? Personal fear of failure. 58.34% My boss or company will penalize me for any mistakes. 25.00% I feel more comfortable taking the safe route. 8.33% As a perfectionist, I'd rather operate within my comfort zone. 8.33% The potential rewards don't feel worth the risk. 0.00% [] WFF Reader Poll [] Courage is not about never feeling afraid, but rather pushing through fear. What helps you move through fear to act with courage? [Vote]( [I talk with mentors to get advice and encouragement.]( [Vote]( [I remember past successes that motivate me.]( [Vote]( [I think about worst-case scenarios and how I would handle them.]( [Vote]( [I focus on the upside if things work out well.]( [Vote]( [I practice stress-reduction techniques such as meditation or exercise.]( [] WFF News [] [Everyday acts of courage can benefit you as much as those you help]( The very idea of courage can quickly conjure a mental picture of heroic efforts on the battlefield or life-saving missions, but nearly every day presents opportunities to stand up for what you think is right, stand with someone who needs your support or, sometimes, just keep standing through another challenge. However you manifest courage in your life, it's likely to pay major dividends such as a greater appreciation for your own inner strength, enhanced credibility and respect from others, and new experiences that will fuel your sense of purpose and confidence. 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