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Thanks for the honor, TIME! We are incredibly proud and grateful to be recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023. This recognition is a testament to our talented and passionate team and incredible community of Chief Members. We started this journey just over four years ago — our work is just beginning, and we look forward to all that lies ahead as we continue to advance our mission to change the face of leadership. #TIME100Companies

When a powerful woman makes history, powerful women show up to support. Last week, Chief Members came together at our Clubhouses across the country to watch Kamala Harris become the first Black and South Asian American woman to accept a major party’s presidential nomination — history in action.

A message so powerful, you’ll want to hear it on repeat. Barbara Corcoran — the real estate mogul, investor, and Shark Tank personality — joined Chief to share her fiery, no-BS perspective on failure, self-advocacy, and why women in business actually hold the advantage.

Congratulations to the Chief Members who made bold moves this week. We’re cheering you on not only in these big moments but in your moments of impact every day. — Laura Kneedler was hired as President and CEO at West Mont — Danette Beck was hired as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, National Director of Broker Operations at @Astrus Insurance Solutions — Carolyn Murphy was hired as General Manager, Americas at Springboards.ai — Wanda Hicks (Hess) launched iProtect Screening — Sofia B. Pertuz, PhD, ACC, CDE® launched Mainstream Insight, LLC — Anna Litvak-Hinenzon, PhD joined the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council — Allison Ruffino, CPA joined the board of Change The Cycle, Inc. — Ana Munro, CFP® was named a Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor for Florida

This is for the ones who paved the way, the ones watching what’s possible, and the one ready to shatter the biggest glass ceiling. In 2021, we partnered with National Women's History Museum, Chief member Amani Duncan and her team at BBH Global on a piece that celebrates Kamala Harris's (Harris for President) historic ascendance to Vice President of the United States. Now, as we watch her campaign for the highest office in the country, we honor the many glass-breakers whose shoulders we stand on. Photo: Celeste Sloman Artwork: Simon Berger

This one’s for all the recovering perfectionists. We’re giving away a copy of “Embrace The Power Of You: Owning Your Identity at Work.” This book from Tricia Montalvo Timm will help you tackle those perfectionist tendencies and offer strategies for showing up as your best self. Five lucky winners will receive a copy. To enter: 👍  Like this post ➕ Follow Chief  💬 Leave a comment 🔁 Repost for a bonus entry Winners will be chosen this Sunday, August 25, at 11:59 PM ET. This giveaway is neither sponsored nor endorsed by LinkedIn. Open to U.S. residents ages 18+. No purchase necessary.

nobody will remember: -your salary -how "busy" you were -how many hours you worked people will remember: -how well you listened to them -when you advocated for others -that you cultivated authenticity and trust

It’s clear that — even 4.5 years after COVID necessitated going remote —  businesses are still navigating how to build a healthy work culture around it. Recently, it was reported that newly appointed CEOs Hillary Super of Victoria’s Secret & Co. and Brian Niccol of Starbucks are each retaining their primary residence while leading corporations headquartered out-of-state. This suggests that big corporations believe remote work and leadership can indeed go together.

How did Gen Z’s word of the summer jump from “brat” to “demure” in a single week? While the terms are polar opposites by their dictionary definition, both are rooted in Gen Z’s desire for authenticity and identity. They signal affiliations to other social media users online and offer empowerment by reclaiming words with historically negative connotations. Instead of trying to keep up with the latest lingo and making bids for casual relevancy, the best leaders will look to the heart of what this trend indicates and support Gen Z employees accordingly. 

POV: You’re attending an event that *actually* connects you to people you want to get to know, all while exploring how to build a community-centered workplace. So, how do you create a strong company culture? It all starts with managers, according to Toni Thompson (Nadal), Chief Human Resources Officer at Etsy (and one of our 2024 New Era of Leadership Award winners!). In a conversation with Trey Boynton, our very own Chief Diversity and People Officer, and Liz Simon, Chief Operations Officer at Industrious, Toni emphasized the importance of strong managers: “Managers need to monitor and model the internal company cultures, so they can create a comfortable climate in the company.” Tell us in the comments: How do you cultivate a strong company culture?