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STRIDES provides an online platform for members to communicate with one another in order to broaden board possibilities and share best practices: ecs.page.link/jCeDP

How AI Can Help Create A More Inclusive Future - Newstrail.com ecs.page.link/jCeDP

We connected with Carol Realini's who serves as a Board of Directors of JourneyApps and was named 50 Top Women in Technology. Read more of her inspiring story in the “Dear Chairwoman” book, out on Amazon, ebook and paperback!

We are seeing a distinct shift in minority CEOs as more leaders from underrepresented groups in major Fortune 500 rise to the top of leadership. A lot has yet to be achieved in making strides towards diversity in senior leadership.  Find out more at ecs.page.link/ubuaq

Having diverse leadership is imperative for the future of business and social equity. Based on Madison Hoff's "The 25 best CEOs of large companies, ranked by employees of color", Shantanu Narayen at Adobe, Kumsal Bayazit, and Sundar Pichai at Google are among the top rated.

A succession plan is a crucial way to help your organization navigate leadership transitions. Currently, only 33% of employees in succession pipelines are minorities which limits the potential success of a business. Learn more at ecs.page.link/ubuaq

Google's 2021 Diversity Annual Report states, "Hiring changes drove our best year yet for women in tech". Still, just 1.8% of 2020's technology hires in the US were Black women and an equal share LatinX women. Change the stride towards diversity by joining STRIDES.AI

STRIDES is making crucial progress in the D&I space by democratizing access to leadership positions for underrepresented leaders. Learning-oriented workplace cultures emphasize innovation, open-mindedness, failure, and feedback.   What's the culture at your organization?

With the help of the Black Music Executives Pipeline Program as part of the #ChangeMusic initiative, underrepresented leaders in the music industry will get resources needed to build success. It uses strategies fundamental to STRIDES, including one-on-one mentorship & training.

It is official - Strides.ai is launching today, July 12th! Welcome to a new, executive network of verified board leaders and senior executives that activates 1:1 conversations leading to professional sponsorship.  Sign up here to get started. ecs.page.link/Ygv5d

Board Seat Meet is rebranding as Strides in 3 Days! Strides will change the atmosphere in the corporate landscape and cultivate inclusive executive leadership communities. Rebrand coming July 12, 2021 - stay tuned! Request an early invite at ecs.page.link/UTw9G

We are excited to announce that BoardSeatMeet is rebranding as Strides.ai on July 12, 2021! Strides is furthering social equity/diversity in the boardroom. We look forward to advancing D&I in enterprises globally.  Request an early invite at ecs.page.link/Ygv5d

Iris Chan gave us incredible insights into the hardships and lack of inclusivity that Chinese immigrant women face in modern America. Get inspired by her full story and order your copy of "Dear Chairwoman" today! #boardseatmeet #getonboard #socialcapital

What's up with the wage gap in the LGBTQ+ community? Gay men are more likely to avoid male-dominated occupations, typically the highest paying jobs. Alternatively, lesbian women are more likely to avoid female-dominated professions, typically worse paid than male-dominant jobs.

Establish yourself as a leader in your industry by investing in social capital. Create stronger, more diverse teams from the top down. Visit our website to sign up for our open beta and discover diverse board candidates and network with other board members. #socialcapital

Studies show that both ethnic and gender diversity leads to better financial performance and achieve above-average financial returns. In fact, for every 10% increase in racial and ethnic diversity on the senior-executive team, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rise 0.8%.

Reports show that appointing 3 women increases the likelihood of their voices and ideas being heard, frequently leading to higher company and financial performance. Connect with qualified board candidates to expand your board diversity. boardseatmeet.com

In 2018, Beth Ford became the first openly gay woman to become a Fortune 500 CEO. She leads the initiative to improve agricultural technologies that will lead to a safer, more sustainable, and affordable food supply. #pridemonth #getonboard  #womenempowerment

On average, women employed full-time in the United States lose a combined total of more than $956 billion every year due to the gender wage gap. Source: National Partnership for Women & Families #boardseatmeet #getonboard #womenonboards

Even though more women earn college degrees than men, there is still very little female leadership in board rooms. This is predominantly because the majority of P&L c-suite positions (generally a qualifier for joining a board seat) are filled by men. #womenempowerment