October 2024 Newsletter
October 21, 2024
Empowering Leadership for a Global Stage
Insights from the Quorum Speaker Series session, “Leading Globally with Confidence,” featuring Theresa Rynard, CEO and Founder of TNTR Ltd; Partner, 4See Advisory and Gitanjali Sakhuja, Associate General Counsel, Americares.
In an increasingly interconnected world, effective global leadership requires more than just strategy; it demands adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and an inclusive mindset.
Our recent Quorum Speaker Series’ session, “Leading Globally with Confidence” explored key ideas and practical actions that inspire leaders to embrace diverse perspectives, foster trust, and lead with authenticity. Featuring Theresa Rynard and Gitanjali Sakhuja, this insightful discussion covered two core areas: leadership ideas and actions that promote personal growth and inclusive leadership on a global scale.
Key Leadership Ideas
These guiding principles focus on embracing flexibility, communication clarity, and personal confidence to effectively lead across diverse contexts.
- Different Can Be Better: Leaders need to embrace non-traditional paths, recognizing that alternate approaches often generate better results.
- Nuanced and Flexible Strategies: Strategies must adapt to shifting environments and cultural dynamics. One size does not fit all in global leadership.
- Ask Before Explaining: Great leaders seek input and ask questions before sharing their opinions to foster collaborative problem-solving.
- Craft Simple and Clear Communication: Messages should be concise and, where possible, enhanced by visuals for greater impact.
- Include Local Voices: Involving a broad range of stakeholders ensures inclusive decision-making and successful rollouts. (Continue reading)
Overcoming Obstacles and Building Community as an Immigrant Journalist
María José Ramírez Braiz
Chief Executive Officer
Te Lo Cuento News LLC
In a recent Bizwomen article, “Strategies: Four Steps Latinas — or Any Immigrants — Can Take to Create a Professional Community”, Quorum St. Joseph community member and journalist María José Ramírez Braiz shares her inspiring journey of emigrating from Venezuela to the U.S.
Fleeing press attacks, she initially hoped to find new opportunities but instead felt lost and disconnected. Determined to take control, Maria founded Te Lo Cuento News in 2012, hiring over 100 displaced Hispanic journalists, and launched Latinos Connect, a nonprofit providing mentorship and educational resources.
In the article, Maria offers practical strategies to help immigrants — especially Latinas — reclaim their expertise, build community, and create meaningful opportunities in new environments.
Quorum Live: A Conversation Series with Quorum Members and Friends
Quorum Live, our series of casual conversations with Quorum members and friends continues with moderator Julie Livingston, WantLeverage Communications.
In the September 26th session, “Driving Change by Investing in Women,” Tsolmon Finch, Founder and Managing Partner, Jade Ventures, discussed the impacts of investing in female-owned and female-led companies with Julie. Watch the recording here.
Welcome and congratulations!
LaVell Rucker, St. Joseph Chapter. LaVell was recently selected as the 2024 Missouri School Social Worker of the Year!
Congratulations to Quorum St. Joseph member Latha Varghese, Executive Director of Stuber Health Center, for earning the “Member of the Year Award” at the 2024 NAFC Symposium!
Of interest to local chapters…
