5 ways to make your team look forward to meetings

Nicole Brisson overcame gender bias to lead in the kitchen | Finseca Thought Leadership: What can be done to promote gender diversity in the profession | Support is key for women to succeed in C-suite, CEO says Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 3, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Nicole Brisson overcame gender bias to lead in the kitchen]( From her early start in rural New York to prestigious roles at Wynn Las Vegas and Mario Batali's restaurants, Nicole Brisson has faced significant challenges. Brisson became Eataly's first female executive chef in the US and opened Brezza and Bar Zazu at Resorts World Las Vegas. "Questions about my age and assumptions that I belonged in the pastry kitchen rather than leading a kitchen have been common," said Brisson. "Yet, these challenges have only fueled my determination to succeed and to mentor the next generation of women in the culinary industry." Full Story: [The Business Journals (tiered subscription model)]( (6/27) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Finseca Thought Leadership: What can be done to promote gender diversity in the profession]( Representation and visibility are key parts of the effort as Finseca and the Women's Impact Community continue to work to promote diversity in the financial security profession, writes Bonnie Godsman, president of Finseca and the Finseca Foundation. "Deliberate focus and heightened awareness will amplify the spotlight on success stories, shatter stereotypes and ignite inspiration among the next generation of women," Godsman writes. Full Story: [InsuranceNewsNet Magazine]( (7/1) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [Master Class: chocolate + almond butter creations]( Almonds and chocolate make a partnership consumers love. Learn about the healthy + indulgent possibilities of chocolate + almond butter applications in this 3-part video series featuring creations by popular chefs. [Watch here]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [Support is key for women to succeed in C-suite, CEO says]( [Support is key for women to succeed in C-suite, CEO says]( (Pixabay) Women need an infrastructure of support to succeed in the C-suite, says Coco Brown, CEO and founder of the Athena Alliance, who obtained her first role as vice president at age 28. "You need an ecosystem around you that coaches you, that writes your bio for you, that helps you figure out your next stage strategy, that networks you to those right roles," Brown says. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (7/1) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [5 ways to make your team look forward to meetings]( Boost collaboration, communication and productivity during weekly team meetings by starting with a non-work-related topic, catching up on accomplishments, spending time in team problem-solving mode, and clarifying after-meeting actions and responsibilities, writes executive leadership coach Lolly Daskal. "These meetings can become something your team looks forward to, serving as a platform for growth, collaboration, and collective success," Daskal writes. 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