Editor's Note

Editor's Note

Companies that have women in leadership roles have traditionally fared better than their counterparts during times of crisis, according to studies. Today’s leaders are looking for jobs based on how they can make the world a more secure and smarter place. Many of these leaders are women.
 

Our cover article by Maureen Byrne, Women In The Workplace: Balancing Leadership In Niche Fields, talks about how HR managers can identify effective female leaders. Women working in niche fields, such as security, data analytics or as entrepreneurs, are transforming our workplace culture for the better. Engaging employees and having a deep understanding of technology enables women to help others excel at their personal careers. Read the article for tips on finding women with key traits that can help transform your organization.
 
Most workplace leaders know that diversity is important to their organization, and that some classes of employees are protected by law, but many probably don’t realize that these laws probably cover the majority of employees in their workplaces. Workplaces already emphasize intellectual intelligence (IQ), Emotional intelligence (EQ) and cultural intelligence (CQ). Adding DQ to this list would help supervisors better understand and implement the policies of their workplaces, and keep their organizations in line with federal law. Read Claretha Hughes and Camilla Shumaker’s article, What’s Your DQ? to know why diversity intelligence is an important skill for workplace leaders.
 
There is a growing trend toward using the terms manager and leader interchangeably. If you want to succeed, it’s important that you understand whether you’re a leader or a manger. Read Jim Stovall’s article for more insights.
 
Also included are exclusive interviews with top winners of LEAD 2018 Awards. The winners share details of their award winning programs and plans ahead.
 
This is just a sneak peek into what we have in this edition of Leadership Excellence. We hope you enjoy reading all articles and look forward to hearing from you!
           
Last but not least, we believe that there is no better way to connect with people than by sharing your leadership story. If you have one, send it to us and don’t forget to mail us your feedback.
 
Happy Reading!
 

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