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Big news: Wharton Executive Education is now Chief’s official academic partner. The Wharton School’s world-class business academics 🤝 the largest network of women executives. With new Executive Education courses, in-person panels, and more, Wharton's renowned faculty will bring their cutting-edge research and practical learnings directly to the Chief community starting in 2025. First up? The Emotionally Savvy Executive: Cultivating Leadership and Your Personal Brand, led by deputy dean Nancy Rothbard, marketing professor Americus Reed II, and organizational psychologist Stew Friedman. Chief Members, what other topics do you want to explore? Let us know in the comments.

Civic engagement is core to our mission at Chief. We believe advocacy is best paired with action — that’s why our team is OOO this Election Day. Our team is using the time to vote, volunteer, and get involved in ways that matter to them. It’s also why we’re a longstanding partner of Civic Alliance. This community of more than 1,300 companies is united by a shared belief that an active democracy is good for business, and an engaged business community is good for democracy.

There’s no doubt election-driven turmoil is top of mind for executives this week. At ChiefX DC, members weighed in on how they’re taking care of themselves in order to better show up for their teams. Their most popular answers? - Having a strong personal support network - Spending time in supportive, non-political spaces  - Daily movement or mindfulness practices - Focusing on actionable tasks, not lingering emotions

In times of uncertainty, especially with tomorrow’s election, leadership is more than making tough decisions — it's showing up authentically. When the stakes are high, how you lead becomes even more visible. Here are four key takeaways from a recent Chief Roundtable discussion on navigating these turbulent times as a executive. 🧭 Lead with your values: The principles that guide you should be your North Star. 🗣️ Have brave conversations: Open dialogue is crucial. 🤝 Find common ground: There’s always space for mutual respect and understanding. 🔒 Set boundaries: Creating safe spaces for dialogue means establishing clear verbal agreements. Thank you to our Roundtable panelists, Floss Aggrey (Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Randstad North America), Natalie Tran (Executive Director, CAA FOUNDATION INC), and Sonja Mustiful, MHR, PCC, CDTLF (Chief People Officer, Essence of Coaching), for their insightful conversation. By centering your values, fostering meaningful dialogue, and leading with intentionality, you can guide your team through whatever comes next.

New positions, new recognition, new ventures: Congratulations to leaders in the Chief community celebrating hard work paid off this week. — Tracey Hinkle was hired as Chief Operating Officer at SilverStone Health — Jude Davies was hired as Chief Marketing Officer and Founding Member at Mirá — Christine Marchuska, CAIA was hired as Vice President, Investor Relations at Alliance Advisors IR — Tenley Zinke was hired as Vice President, Corporate Communications and Community Engagement at Kering — Tamar Cohen launched HaloEffect — Maryam Meseha, Esq. (CIPP/US) was named one of The Mecklenburg Times’ 50 Most Influential Women

ChiefX days are our favorite days. This week, Chief Members gathered in DC to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, and even menopause. Favorite moments are already pouring in from attendees: “Loved spending the day with so many incredible women” “Moments like these remind me of the importance of collaboration and self-care.” “A highlight for me was catching up with my Core Guide IRL.” “Fawn Weaver shared many profound perspectives on thriving and winning in every aspect of life. INVALUABLE!” Did you connect with your Core Group in-person at ChiefX DC? Have a favorite speaker? Shout them out in the comments!

Despite a media environment filled with shrinking attention spans, misinformation, and AI-generated content, Axios CRO Jacquelyn L. Cameron developed a revenue strategy that yielded 60% growth in a single year. Given this incredible work, Cameron is among the inaugural class of winners for Chief’s The New Era of Leadership Awards. Swipe to discover the tactics she employed to double the number of local advertisers, increase paid membership by 200%+ in just one year, and achieve an astounding 30% year-over-year growth in 30 cities.

"Your purpose is you." As you navigate different seasons of life, your actions should always align with who you are at your core. Thank you to Fawn Weaver for delivering a powerful keynote to end a remarkable day celebrating women in leadership.

DC answers: Why Chief?

ChiefX DC is underway, and we’re already feeling inspired by what’s in store, including conversations with Fawn Weaver and Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG. Those who are joining us: Tag us and share your favorite moment of connection from today’s event.