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WICT Expands Beyond the Hashtag Series

Recording Available: Fireside Chat with Claire Wasserman, Author of Ladies Get Paid

WICT recently announced the designees of the 2021 Rising Leaders Program (RLP), and we are excited to welcome a record number of 220 participants to the program this year. RLP provides the next generation of leaders with essential tools to enhance their skills and strengthen their companies as the workplace continues to evolve.

The top candidates were selected based on an established review process led by nearly 100 cable professionals, themselves alumnae of the program, who served on the 2021 Application Review Committee.

The following companies will each be represented in the 2021 Rising Leaders Program:

Visit the WICT website for a complete list of participants, their biographies, and more information about the Rising Leaders Program.

WICT's Beyond the Hashtag series was established at the WICT Leadership Conference in the wake of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, which ignited a global campaign about the obstacles women encounter routinely in their professional lives. The series seeks to present real-world solutions by moving workplaces from dialog to action in an effort to build inclusive and equitable workplace cultures that end bias, bigotry and prejudice.

This year, WICT has partnered with the Walter Kaitz Foundation to make the series a regular offering to WICT members with at least two sessions annually led by subject matter experts; specifically, one during the WICT Leadership Conference and one online webinar. Cox Communications has signed on as the Exclusive Platinum Sponsor of the series.

"Social media campaigns promoting hashtags have become a global phenomenon and an indicator of our society’s collective hopes, demands, and aspirations. Our partnership with WICT on this timely initiative will serve to unearth some of the more essential trends that directly impact our industry. At the Walter Kaitz Foundation we are proud to support WICT and collaborate with Cox on this important initiative. We believe that the conversations it fosters will not only lead to necessary but lasting change,” said Michelle Ray, Executive Director, The Walter Kaitz Foundation.

“Now more than ever, we’re thinking about inclusion, diversity and equity in terms of goal-oriented and measurable action plans. This series will complement the industry’s work to build and maintain cultures of inclusion. Cox is delighted to sponsor the series, and see it expand thanks to WICT and the Walter Kaitz Foundation,” added Karen Bennett, EVP & Chief People Officer, Cox Communications.

Maria E. Brennan, CAE, WICT President & CEO, concluded, “In this age of social awareness, strong diversity and inclusion practices are a mandate for any company that hopes to recruit and retain the best talent. Our #BeyondTheHashtag learning series aims to help companies improve their DEI practices. With the support of our partners at the Walter Kaitz Foundation and Cox, WICT is thrilled to expand the program to a larger audience as we strive to reach beyond dialog to achieve measurable progress." 

Learn more about the series and view past session recordings on our website.

Fireside Chat with Claire Wasserman, Author of Ladies Get Paid

As part of its celebration of Women's History Month, WICT hosted a virtual fireside chat with educator, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, Claire Wasserman, facilitated by Annie Howell, Chief Communications Officer, Crown Media Family Networks.

Knowing your worth and advocating for yourself is vital for anyone, especially women, who want to take command of their professional lives and change the trajectory of their careers. Annie and Claire explored the different professional challenges women face in the workplace and provided strategies to combat them. From dealing with imposter syndrome to navigating office politics to negotiating salaries, the session highlighted tactics from Claire's new book, Ladies Get Paid, and provided actionable advice to help advance your career and achieve your leadership goals.

WICT records all webinars for later access by members. This program is now available through our Online Learning Library, a member benefit that provides access to a wide variety of virtual learning opportunities you can tap into at your convenience.

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