Leading Women Executives Innovation Workshop & Networking Event - April 25, 2023

The Leading Women Executives Innovation Workshop & Networking Event was held on April 25th in Dallas, Texas, in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Health Care Service Corporation’s C1 Innovation Lab. More than 20 Leading Women Executives Fellows gathered at the C1 Innovation Lab for a workshop on using design thinking to solve critical business problems and drive innovation, with a particular focus on how to build culture in a hybrid working environment. Read more

Catalysts of Change: Women in STEM - July 13, 2022

Leading Women Executives and UL Solutions co-hosted a program featuring women in STEM on July 13, 2022. Over 40 women leaders attended in person and another 75 people joined by livestream to learn from UL Solutions' executives, as they shared their career journeys and the many unique leadership opportunities available to women in STEM. Read more

Creating Workplaces That Work For Everyone – Virtual Workshop - August 03, 2021

The following themes, ideas and recommendations were generated during the Leading Women Executives workshop, held on August 3rd, 2021, to address the topics of: - Retaining and reengaging talent; - Rebuilding culture; and - Reskilling employees. Guest speakers featured Mary Bilbrey, Global CHRO, JLL and 2019 CEO Perspectives Fellow; Carrie Blair, Executive Vice President & CHRO at Allstate; and Diane Earll, Senior Vice President, USG Corporation & President, Ceilings; 2020 CEO Perspectives Fellow and 2012 Leading Women Executives Fellow. Read more

Shaping the Future: The Role of Business - Fall Event, November 13, 2019

Corporate Leadership Center hosted an anniversary event for its two leadership development programs, in celebration of CEO Perspectives’ 15th anniversary, and Leading Women Executives’ 10th anniversary. For the first time ever, both communities joined together for a unique event at the Mid-America Club in downtown Chicago. Read more

Journeys of Ascent: Leading Women Executives Fellow Success Stories (in-person and livestreamed) - Spring Event, April 18, 2019

For the first-time ever, Leading Women Executives livestreamed its program for Fellows and advocates, to help foster connections and engagement throughout the growing community. A transcript of the panel discussion is available here. Those who were able to attend in person gathered at CDW in Lincolnshire for breakfast and networking prior to the program. Read more

Hear Me Roar: Amplifying Women’s Voices in Leadership - Spring Event, March 12, 2018

Over 100 Leading Women Executives Fellows, advocates and sponsors gathered at Symphony Center in downtown Chicago to explore the concept of “leading from every seat” to leverage each individual’s voice and maximize their contribution. Read more

Ulta Beauty’s Success is More Than Skin-Deep: Leveraging Culture to Create Business Results - Spring Event, April 27, 2017

Chief Executive Officer Mary Dillon and Chief Human Resources Officer Jeff Childs discussed how they have built Ulta Beauty’s culture and core values as part of their success model. The event was held in Ulta Beauty’s new corporate offices in downtown Chicago. Read more

Passing the Baton: Transitioning from One Female CEO to the Next - June 01, 2016

Leading Women Executives Fellows gathered to hear from Pat Hemingway Hall, former CEO of Health Care Service Corporation and Paula Steiner, current CEO of Health Care Service Corporation, to learn more about their professional journeys. Read more