WOMEN'S BUSINESS CONFERENCE
The DRC invites you to BE BOLD and join us in celebrating the bold moves and decisions that positively change the trajectory of our lives, careers, and companies Thursday, Oct. 23, at our 27th Women’s Business Conference, presented by JPMorganChase.
Our program features Laysha Ward, acclaimed author of “Lead Like You Mean It,” in conversation about authentic leadership, bold decision-making, and building lasting influence—and more dynamic speakers will be announced soon!
Purchase a table for you and members of your team to embrace being bold together. Single tickets will be available soon.
The Women’s Business Conference is open to all people looking to celebrate the value of being bold.
WE’RE EXCITED TO SEE YOU IN…
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About our speakers
LAYSHA WARD
Author, C-Suite Leader
Laysha Ward is an accomplished C-suite executive with a demonstrated ability to lead through rapid change, solve problems, build innovative community programs, and collaborate with key stakeholders to support organizational goals and objectives. The stories and lessons in her book, Lead Like You Mean It: Lessons on Integrity and Purpose From the C-Suite, inspire readers to embrace their purpose, make intentional choices, nurture relationships, and champion and sustain themselves and others.Laysha held numerous roles during nearly 33 years at Target Corporation, a Fortune 50 company with $100+ billion in annual revenue.
In 2008, President Bush nominated and the U.S. Senate confirmed Laysha as a member of the board of directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the nation’s largest grantmaker for volunteering and service. Under the Obama Administration, she served as board chair.
Nominate an ATHENA®
Nominations due Wednesday, July 30
The ATHENA® and YPL ATHENA® Awards recognize exceptional women who excel in their careers, contribute to their communities, and develop women leaders. Nominate a woman who inspires you to be recognized on-stage at the Women’s Business Conference.