Profiles in Leadership | Black History Month
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Exemplary Leadership Spotlight: Black Women On Boards
At this year's Exemplary Leadership Celebration, on April 18, American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley will present Black Women On Boards with the 2024 Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award. This award is presented...
Profiles in Leadership | Celebrating Black History Month
ALF Silicon Valley Celebrates Black History Month with a Spotlight on Trailblazers, Changemakers, and Conveners In honor of Black History Month, we've assembled a selection of ALF content from the past and present featuring...
2023 Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award: COVID-19 Black
On April 20, 2023, American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley presented COVID-19 Black with the 2023 Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award. The Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award, named in honor of the late Greg...
When something has immediacy, let’s “get it did.”
By Allyson Paul, ALF Staff Writer & Executive Assistant–– These wise words were spoken by Barry Williams' late mother-in-law, and it's a mantra that continues to serve him as a leader. Raised in an African-American...
The Dialogue Podcast Spotlight: Ken Coleman
We're revisiting the first in our new series of podcasts that offer a glimpse into the personal and professional journeys of some of our most remarkable Senior Fellows. From The Dialogue Podcast archives, we present Senior...
How Dialogue Can Transform Your Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
By Lynne Pederson, ALF Senior Fellow, Class XXXVII–– After the election, there was an editorial in the Huffington Post by Jamie Davis Smith. She wrote in part, "...Political scientist Ian Bremmer encouraged Biden voters to...
Does your diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy incorporate Intersectionality?
By Lynne Pederson, ALF Senior Fellow, Class XXXVII–– When I became pregnant with my first child, I was working and attending school. I was determined not to let having children slow me down; I was determined to have it all....
How is your organization supporting antiracism in the workplace?
By Lynne Pederson, ALF Senior Fellow, Class XXXVII–– After the George Floyd killing, we all received emails from companies pledging their commitment to advocating equality. Since then, many companies have invested in...