Impact Executive
Walking the walk with social impact: Delta’s Ed Bastian puts principles to work
In the world of corporate leadership, there are those who talk about creating impact, and then there are those who truly embody it. Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta Airlines, falls into the latter category. Despite the challenges of running...
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Perseverance, Resilience, Courage: Innovative Leadership during COVID-19
Megha Desai, President of the Desai Foundation, embodies what it means to be an Impact Executive, in more ways than one. As a dedicated leader, with a background in advertising, Megha uses her knowledge in social responsibility to help others by elevating the health and well-being...
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Impact Executive Spotlight: Airbnb Responds to the Current Situation in Afghanistan
“The displacement and resettlement of Afghan refugees in the U.S. and elsewhere is one of the biggest humanitarian crises of our time. We feel a responsibility to step up,” – Brian Chesky, CEO, Airbnb The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has prompted a global...
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Building a Diverse and Inclusive Culture Across Industries
Sherina Edwards, President and CEO of INTREN, articulates the need to build a more diverse and inclusive culture not only within her company but across her industry while also reflecting back on her career as an Impact Executive.
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Spotlight: Driving Impact for Racial Equality
The Impact Executive serves as a platform to elevate the voices of leaders dedicated to creating real and sustainable social change. Representing all sectors, these leaders use their values, passion, and innovation to drive progress across their organizations and in...
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Faith Leaders Creating Change
Impact Executives are dedicated to creating real and lasting social impact through pushing boundaries. They come from varying industries and organizations and use innovation and courage to solve the world's most pressing challenges.
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Having Courage to Lead Change with Anna Klein
“For anyone, hoping to make impact, you have to be able to look at your job through the lens of being in service of the organization you are working for and the society that you are living in.” Anna Klein,...
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Pivoting Passion to Impact-Driven Work
“The lesson is about opening yourself up to the possibilities. Because for me when I did that, and I put myself in a situation where I could be connected with a lot of different people, ideas, voices, it led me...
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Meet the Women Leading the Initiatives
In honor Women’s History Month, Handshake is proud to highlight female executives committed to innovating, inspiring, and solving some of the world’s most pressing societal challenges.
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How Can Women In Existing Leadership Roles Pave The Way For The Next Generation Of Female Executives?
“Women coming into leadership roles is still an exception rather than the norm and there is a true issue associated with gender stereotypes and the image of leadership roles – this is where we need to start.” Dina DiLorenzo, Chief...
Read More How Social Entrepreneurs Reimagine Business and Leadership
In honor of Black History Month, The Impact Executive is highlighting a diverse group of Social Entrepreneurs who are committed to creating innovative and sustainable solutions in education, tourism, food waste, energy, and agriculture through their business models. Join us...
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Turning To Courage In A Time of Civil Unrest: An Interview with Kerry Kennedy
“The question is not what programs should we seek to enact; the question is whether we can find in our own midst and in our own hearts leadership of human purpose that will recognize the terrible truths of our existence”...
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