Event Recap: SIMCAC 2nd Annual Executive Women Leadership Event
On Tuesday, November 12^th, industry leaders convened at AARP's Innovation Labs (aka The Hatchery) to share their experiences about climbing the corporate ladder and equality.  The topic, “The Higher the Calling, the Tougher the Climb” resonated with many SIMCAC members.  Panelists and moderators of the events included Dondi Strong from Levi Partners, Wayne McGurk from National Rural Electric Corporation Association, Ivy Ho from FINRA, Trey Webb from Allied Telecom Group, LLC, and Kara Freeman Lee from the American Council on Education.


 

Dondi kicked off the discussion with research from McKinsey and Lean In showing that there is a leaky faucet between the number of women in STEM and in leadership roles.  Ivy then shared a personal challenge that many women, herself included, have experienced in the pursuit of career advancement—imposter syndrome.  “I am always most critical on myself,” Ivy recalled, and this sentiment was recognized and shared among other panelists.  How to combat imposter syndrome?  Both Wayne and Kara offered solid recommendations around finding mentors and establishing a strong personal brand.



“Forget about your imposter syndrome, own your power, and go for the stars.  Be confident and know who you are.”  The audience had overwhelmingly positive responses to the personal journeys shared by the panel.  For example, some of the questions asked at the end of the session ranged from generosity burnout to mentorship selection.  Dondi noted, “it’s lonely at the top in the corporate world, we need to help one another, find allies and sponsors."  This event had over 50 people, and many left feeling inspired and motivated about the impact they can make at work and beyond. 

Industry-Related News and Content

CIO - https://www.cio.com/article/3452458/it-business-alignment-in-the-digital-age.html

CSO- https://www.csoonline.com/article/3452100/how-to-lock-down-enterprise-web-browsers.html

Harvard Business Review - https://hbr.org/2019/11/we-need-a-global-standard-for-reporting-cyber-attacks

MIT Sloan Management Review - https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/what-does-it-mean-to-lead/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sm-direct

Red Hat - https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2019/11/5-must-read-harvard-business-review-articles-november

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