Why Leadership Diversity Matters Now More Than Ever
Opinion piece in Knowledge@Wharton: "One of the greatest challenges is understanding the needs and circumstances of employees who themselves are diverse in all of the traditional measures, but also are affected by widely varying life, work and family conditions," writes Lloyd W. Howell, Jr., in this opinion piece. He is chief financial officer and treasurer of Booz Allen Hamilton, the global technology and management consulting firm. https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/artic
From EdSurge, on Diversity and Equity
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-03-20-here-s-what-schools-can-do-for-the-millions-of-students-without-internet-access
PCI Ventures 2019 Spotlight
As appeared today from the leaders of PCI Ventures, of which Sapience is a proud portfolio company: Dear Friends, We are sharing our 2019 Spotlight during a time of uncertainty. While these are challenging circumstances, it is important for us, now more than ever, to showcase the inventors, entrepreneurs, and partners who are at the heart of what we do. Our 2019 Spotlight reflects on and celebrates the progress we made this past year. Inside, you’ll find highlights of our i
Parents Who Lead - New from Wharton Press
The Leadership Approach You Need to Parent with Purpose, Fuel Your Career, and Create a Richer Life Stewart D. Friedman and Alyssa F. Westring In a new book published by Harvard Business Review Press, the authors detail how working parents can lead more purposeful lives characterized by harmony, connection, and impact. https://wsp.wharton.upenn.edu/book/parents-who-lead/?&utm_medium=email%20&utm_source=wsp031720&utm_campaign=parents-who-lead&utm_content=link2
From "Penn Today": Calming Fears
Martin Seligman, of Penn's School of Arts & Sciences and director of Penn's Positive Psychology Center, offers "a quick and straightforward exercise called Put It into Perspective". https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/tips-to-help-stay-calm-amid-coronavirus-COVID19-uncertainty
The McGraw Prize partners with PennGSE to celebrate education changemakers
Exciting announcement on Penn's campus recently, for those of us lucky enough to attend PennGSE's Catalyst event at Perry World House. Three McGraw Prizes, recognizing achievement in pre-K-12 education, higher education and learning science research -- will be awarded October 21 in NYC in partnership with PennGSE. Nominations are now open at mcgrawprize.com and will be accepted through April 15, 2020. https://www.gse.upenn.edu/news/mcgraw-prize-partners-penn-gse-celebrate-e
Sapience Bookshelf - Recommended for Pre-Order Now: The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind
The latest from The Wharton School's Jonah Berger, best-selling author of "Contagious"and "Invisible Influence", is sure to top the charts in no time. Now available for preorder in the Wharton School Press Bookstore: https://wsp.wharton.upenn.edu/book/the-catalyst/?&utm_medium=email+utm_source=wsp030320&utm_campaign=the-catalyst&utm_content=link1
