1. How do leaders galvanize teams? They galvanize by having an inspiring presence. You have to get people to believe in something greater. It’s the “vision” which starts with the leader. I’ve seen nothing that’s a substitute for the fire-in-the-belly. It’s the passion that comes through you . . . you can’t phone it in. Read more »
Kristi is a serial entrepreneur, communications expert, author, and sought after leadership coach. In her 20-year career working with leaders to help them communicate more effectively, she’s passionate that anyone can learn presence. She is CEO of The Hedges Company and founding partner in the leadership development firm, Element North. Kristi is author the book, Read more »
Judith Willson Founder and Publisher, Washington Women’s Weekly – Lisa is the first to be interviewed for our new Trailblazers feature, part of the eekly series of Women on Top that focuses on emerging leaders and how they are currently navigating through careers and life. Lisa is a senior manager in the Assurance Practice at Read more »
Judith Willson Founder and Publisher, Washington Women’s Weekly Barbara Harman Barbara is president and editor of the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington and executive director of the Harman Family Foundation. The Catalogue is an annual publication featuring over 300 nonprofit organizations in the DC area with information about their activities, volunteer opportunities, and ways for Read more »
KATE CARR Kate Walsh Carr is president and market executive of Cardinal Bank/Washington. Prior to joining Cardinal Bank in 2005, Kate was president and CEO of The Adams National Bank and a member of the Board of Directors for the Abigail National Bancorp. She has more than 35 years of experience in the commercial lending Read more »
Kim Shanahan is Senior Client Partner, Managing Director of Korn/Ferry International’s Human Resources Practice for North America, Office Managing Director for the Northern Virginia office and an active member of the firm’s Global Technology Market. She has been in executive search for more than a decade and has a track record of helping clients ranging Read more »
Having a “Calgon…take me away!” moment? Looking for an escape from the daily grind and ho-hum routine? Take a break with your girls and experience the rejuvenation that a little “G-time” offers. The emotional bond that women have with each other is one of the most powerful relational dynamics in the world. Traveling offers many Read more »
Linda is Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region. She began her career with the Red Cross in 1973 and has since served in leadership positions at the local, state, regional and national levels. Linda is a cum laude graduate of Vanderbilt University and received her masters in public Read more »
From Wimbledon to Wall Street and from Wall Street to M Street, Ann Schroeder is founder and CEO of GlobalSource Partners, Inc. By developing a network of highly respected economic and political analysts, Ann’s firm provides clients with independent research and analysis of 20 developing countries. From quarterly outlooks, monthly reports, sensitive market briefs and Read more »
Stephanie is Vice President and General Counsel of Georgetown University (GU). Stephanie joined GU in November 2009 from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where she completed a six-year term as co-partner-in-charge of the firm’s Washington D.C. office. Stephanie is a finalist for “Outstanding Chief Legal Officer” in the WMACCA’s 2011 Awards on September 22. Stephanie Read more »
JC Hayward stands out as a gem in the shining crown of broadcast journalism in Washington, DC. As the DC market's first female anchor, she celebrates 39 years as an anchor at WUSA9 and was recently inducted into the National Association of Broadcast Journalists' Hall of Fame.
