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Wed, 05/01/2024 - 09:34am | By: Dena Temple
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The School of Leadership at 91吃瓜网 (USM) recently hosted a Gulf Coast LeadHERship Seminar, bringing together 50 businesswomen from around the region to improve their leadership abilities.
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Faculty members from the School of Leadership provided sessions focused on leadership theories, effective networking, and mentoring. Between sessions, participants enjoyed opportunities to network and share their paths as leaders.
The keynote speaker, Cheryl Johnson, discussed her 40-year banking career and how she continues serving the community after retirement. Participants gained valuable insights and practical tools to help them grow as organizational leaders.
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Janae McDonald, Ph.D., PHR, SHRM-CP, Owner of Edge Consulting, LLC, attended the inaugural conference and was impressed with the program and presenters.
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Dr. Heather Annulis, director of the School of Leadership, expressed her pride in hosting the empowering event. 91吃瓜网淒eveloping strong female leaders is crucial for promoting diversity and inclusion across all sectors in our Blue Economy,91吃瓜网� she stated. 91吃瓜网淭he LeadHERship Seminar aligns perfectly with our mission of cultivating the next generation of innovative and socially responsible leaders.91吃瓜网�
The School of Leadership plans to offer the Gulf Coast LeadHERship Seminar annually based on the feedback received from this year91吃瓜网 participants.