Coca-Cola adds 8 years to Special Olympics sponsorship

Susie Wolff leads push for more women in Formula 1 racing | The women's issues that French Gates should prioritize | What's in a name? Possible career complications Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( June 27, 2024 CONNECT WITH NEXTUP  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( €‰€‰[Tik tok]( [NEW SmartBrief]( Gender equity news from NextUp, Advancing All Women in Business [SIGN UP]( â‹… [SHARE]( [] Top of the week [] [Susie Wolff leads push for more women in Formula 1 racing]( [Susie Wolff leads push for more women in Formula 1 racing]( Wolff (Jared C. Tilton - Formula 1/Getty Images) Susie Wolff, a former F1 driver and now managing director of F1 Academy, is spearheading initiatives to bring more women into Formula 1 racing by reducing financial barriers to entry and providing more opportunities, and the academy's efforts have already brought notable achievements from its drivers. "It doesn't matter in motorsport what your gender is because you're wearing a helmet," Wolff said. "All that matters is you are on track, and you perform." Full Story: [Fortune (tiered subscription model)]( (6/25) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Today's leadership [] [The women's issues that French Gates should prioritize]( Melinda French Gates' $12.5 billion funding pledge to improve women's equity should prioritize caregiving infrastructure to remove the disproportionate burden placed on women, Amy Schiller argues. Reproductive rights is another priority area, both in terms of influencing policy and providing immediate services, while creating safe community spaces for girls and women, as well as helping to change societal gender narratives, are also critical areas for investment, Schiller writes. Full Story: [The Chronicle of Philanthropy (tiered subscription model)]( (6/12) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [What's in a name? Possible career complications]( Although many women opt to take their husband's last name, the decision can affect their career prospects and lead to loss of recognition and complications with certifications, say Michael Bradicich of MissNowMrs.com and Bala Chaudhary of Dartmouth University. Name changes can also offer advantages such as starting afresh, overcoming biases and enhancing privacy. "Once you move into a professional world, there are a lot more variables," Bradicich says. Full Story: [Fortune (tiered subscription model)]( (6/22) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Why leaders have to build resilience to succeed]( The best leaders take responsibility for outcomes, give their subordinates a chance to learn from mistakes and become resilient in the face of challenges so they can support others, says Michelle Noon, the founder and managing partner of Clearhaven Partners. 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"Legacy goes beyond just the product and the company and the brand. For us, it's about building an inclusive ecosystem and giving back," says Brad Ross, vice president of global sports and entertainment marketing and partnerships at Coca-Cola. Full Story: [Sports Business Journal]( (6/26) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Multiple experiences planted MSW's seeds of advocacy]( Master social worker Samantha Searls received experience in different areas of the field, including advocacy for people in the LGBTQ community and community organizing, before deciding the best fit for her would be working for Ignite Peace with a focus on immigrant rights, anti-racism work and efforts to prevent human trafficking. "My goal is for everyday people to embrace nonviolence as a strategy for change," Searls says. 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