In this issue:
WICT Leadership Conference: Meet the Male Allies of #2021WLC
- Program to showcase diverse perspectives on diversity, equity and inclusion
- Virtual conference will take place October 4-5, 2021
- Fellowships available; apply online by Friday, September 10
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Visit our website to review the latest agenda
Webinar Opportunity: Leading and Succeeding in a Multigenerational Workforce
- Join Arika Pierce to learn how to leverage generational differences for a stronger, more productive team
- Register for this complimentary session on Wednesday, September 29
Executive Development Series: Registration Open for Fall Sessions
- Executive Leadership Presence: November 3-4, 2021
- Leading with Power and Authenticity: November 3-5, 2021
- Register soon – seats are filling quickly
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Many Voices, One Goal: Meet the Male Allies of #2021WLC
Leadership Conference Program Showcases Diverse Perspectives
WICT supports diversity in its many forms, and as an organization we strive to bring together those who believe in the strength and equality of women – including men. If there’s one thing the COVID-19 global pandemic has made clear, it’s that the world is a better place when we are treated as equals. In fact, research tells us that diversity, equity and inclusion are vital to better, stronger companies and a faster economic recovery. Likewise, women will achieve gender parity exponentially faster when men are part of the solution. We know the critical role our allies play in making progress.
With nearly 3 million women leaving the workforce as a result of the COVID pandemic, a major course correction is imperative for companies to get back on track. To provide insight for that effort, WICT has convened a panel of C-suite executives who walk the walk – advocating for women within their workplace and in the industry at large – for an inspirational discussion about creating a culture of inclusion in the workplace. This lively and informative conversation, Stronger Together: Supporting Gender Equity Through Male Allyship, will be moderated by Joiava Philpott, SVP & General Counsel, Law & Policy, Cox Communications. Panelists include: Pat Esser, President & CEO, Cox Communications; Dexter Goei, CEO, Altice USA; Alfred C. Liggins, III, CEO, Urban One; and Christopher L. Winfrey, CFO, Charter Communications.
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Pat Esser
President & CEO
Cox Communications
Pat brings more than 40 years of experience in cable and telecommunications to his role as Cox’s top executive, a position he has held since 2006. His philosophy and the Cox family’s long-held belief is that making Cox’s local communities more vibrant is its responsibility and a call to action. During his leadership tenure, Cox has earned many accolades for celebrating its diverse people, suppliers, communities, products and the characteristics that make each one unique.
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Dexter Goei
CEO
Altice USA
Dexter leads Altice USA, one of the largest broadband, video and advertising service providers in the U.S. Since the acquisitions of Suddenlink and Cablevision to create Altice USA, he has led the company on a fast-paced journey defined by differentiation and innovation. Dexter has been recognized by numerous industry groups for both his professional achievements and his leadership as well as his efforts to drive Altice USA’s Diversity & Inclusion program.
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Alfred C. Liggins, III
CEO
Urban One
As CEO, Alfred has led Urban One to become one of the largest diversified media companies in the U.S. that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers. His leadership has led to the company’s diversification into the cable television and digital media spaces, which positions Urban One as the largest Black-owned distributor of urban content in the country, reaching more than 80% of African Americans in the country, weekly.
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Christopher L. Winfrey
CFO
Charter Communications
Chris is responsible for Charter’s accounting, financial planning and analysis, procurement, real estate, tax and treasury functions, as well as mergers and acquisitions, capital structure activities and investor relations. He joined Charter from Unitymedia GmbH, Germany’s second-largest cable operator, where he served as Chief Financial Officer, and as Managing Director for Unitymedia’s cable operations, broadcasting and satellite entities.
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Meet the moderator for Stronger Together: Supporting Gender Equity Through Male Allyship
Joiava Philpott
SVP & General Counsel, Law & Policy
Cox Communications
Moderator
A graduate of WICT's BMLI Class 11, Joiava began her career with the City of Atlanta Law Department advising on telecommunications and cable law. She has served in various leadership and board roles with nonprofits, including American Corporate Counsel Association, NAMIC, Federal Communications Bar Association, and Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential. Joiava has been recognized by Black Enterprise, Diversity & the Bar and Cablefax.
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In addition, we are delighted to welcome Craig Robinson, EVP, Chief Diversity Officer, NBCUniversal, as a key panelist during #LoveIsLove, a thought-provoking session that is part of WICT's Beyond the Hashtag series. Craig and his fellow panelists will delve into the practices that successful companies have established to foster safe, welcoming and empowering environments for LGBTQ+ individuals and beyond.
David Epstein, New York Times best-selling author on the science of performance, will deliver a keynote based on his research of the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fields — especially those that are complex, unpredictable, and difficult to automate — generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They’re also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can’t see. Tune into David's presentation to learn why specializing early doesn't always lead to career success.
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Craig Robinson
EVP, Chief Diversity Officer
NBCUniversal
In partnership with the company’s business leaders, Craig works to define and build a culture that embraces and values diversity in its workforce, culture, content and perspectives. He spearheads social justice efforts across Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky to build programs, allocate resources and partner with international, national and local organizations to drive meaningful change against racism and inequality.
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David Epstein
Best-Selling Author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
David obsesses over mistranslations of scientific research and tries to temper the misconceptions that follow them. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages, and his two TED Talks on human performance have been viewed more than 11 million times. He was previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica and a senior writer at Sports Illustrated.
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There is much more to come! Visit our website to review the latest conference agenda and stay tuned for additional updates.
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2021WLC Fellowships Available – Apply by Friday, September 10
The Cheryl Greene, Lucille Larkin, Laurel Lawson and June Travis Fellowships were created to provide opportunities for deserving candidates to experience all that the WICT Leadership Conference has to offer while alleviating the burden of registration expenses. To be considered, interested individuals must meet specific criteria and complete the online application(s) by Friday, September 10, 2021.
Click here to learn more about each of the fellowships and submit the online application(s).
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Leading and Succeeding in a Multigenerational Workforce
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
12:00 – 1:00 pm (Eastern)
This complimentary webinar is open to all members
The next generation of leaders is increasingly faced with the complex challenge of managing a multigenerational organization. For the first time, four generations are working side by side, each at different life stages, and each with different perspectives, expectations and needs. In this session, Arika Pierce will give you actionable tools to overcome challenges and bridge generational gaps. In addition, you will gain techniques for leading a successful multigenerational organization and learn how to leverage generational differences for a stronger, more productive team.
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Arika Pierce is a Leadership Coach, attorney, author and speaker. She works with organizations to develop their professionals by ensuring they have the right tools and resources to excel in their organizations and become high-performing leaders. She is the author of The Millennial’s Playbook to Adulting and The 7 Daily Habits of Successful Millennial Leaders, as well as host of The Millennial Boardroom podcast.
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Join us in sunny San Diego for WICT's highly-rated Executive Development Series
What you need to know: WICT designed the Executive Development Series (EDS) to help mid-career professional women build skills vital to effectively deliver results within their organizations, with a focus on critical director and VP-level competencies. The two seminars of the series, Executive Leadership Presence and Leading with Power and Authenticity, address two distinct skillsets essential for thriving and influencing at the organizational level. The seminars may be taken in any order.
Accommodations: Both programs will take place at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, a rustic boutique resort perched atop the hills overlooking San Diego. Follow this link to make your room reservations online.
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Above: Leading With Power and Authenticity participants & speakers |
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Executive Leadership Presence
November 3-4, 2021
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe • San Diego, CA
Executive Leadership Presence is designed to develop your leadership presence as a means to inspire confidence, engage and influence others, and maintain productivity while increasing visibility and career mobility. This program will introduce you to a unique framework and toolkit of 12 specific attributes, skills and thought processes that work together to help build your knowledge and expertise.
Here's what past attendees said about their experiences at WICT's EDS: Executive Leadership Presence:
- The Executive Leadership Presence seminar provides the missing links in career development and sheds light on the things that keep you from moving up in your career - all in a candid and safe environment.
- EDS was the best investment I have made in myself in years. The women I met are a network of new friends and colleagues I look forward to supporting and growing with!
- Absolutely valuable information presented with passion and practiced with other women hungry to learn. Must-have training for aspiring women leaders.
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Leading with Power and Authenticity
November 3-5, 2021
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe • San Diego, CA
As leaders, we rely on effective management skills to get things done. For exponential impact, however, authentic and powerful connections – to self and others – distinguish leaders who inspire trust and confidence from their peers and high-performing teams. Leading with Power and Authenticity provides an experiential learning environment, weaving together theory and practice, where you will:
- Ground yourself in your personal and leadership mission.
- Strategically link to sources of power for achieving your vision.
- Renew energy depleted by multiple life demands.
- Uncover your unique qualities as a woman leader.
- Re-integrate work and personal lives.
- Connect with other leaders to form a powerful network.
- Engage in candid Q&A with a panel of top industry leaders.
Here's what past attendees took away from WICT's EDS: Leading with Power and Authenticity:
- This course impacted me to my core and built skills that will make me a great leader, friend, daughter and self-advocate.
- EDS: LWPA was a safe space to explore my challenges, triumphs, failures, and insecurities with some truly amazing women. The feedback I received was so generous and I have a new set of tools - plus increased confidence to use them.
- LWPA was one of the best training experiences due to the amazing women that attended and the facilitator's unique wisdom, insights and guidance. A must-do!
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Connect With us Online
Follow @WICTHQ on social media (we’re active on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for the latest news on gender diversity in the workplace, leadership development and productivity tips, programming updates and diversity, equity and inclusion data.
Below are sample posts from Twitter (left) and LinkedIn (right). Make sure to follow us online for more valuable tips and updates.
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