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Diti Bhasin on Belonging, Boldness, and Building the Future of Leadership
September 18, 2025
Articles | Champions for Change | MBA Student | Mid-Level | Seasoned/ExecutiveWhen Diti Bhasin stepped into her MBA journey, she wasn’t just seeking a credential — she was searching for community, clarity, and a way to lead with purpose. Today, as Principal and Chief Strategy Officer at Flexability, she’s doing just that: shaping inclusive workplaces and championing equity from the inside out. But her journey began […]
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Equal Pay Day(s): Because One Just Isn’t Enough
September 17, 2025
Allies for Gender Equity | Articles | Diversity and Inclusion | Global BusinessEver notice how Equal Pay Day shows up on the calendar more than once? In the U.S., Equal Pay Day 2025 was marked on March 25, the day when women, on average, finally “caught up” to what men earned in 2024. But that’s just the average. Mothers had to wait until May 6, Black women […]
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What Makes ERGs Work — and What’s Changed in 2025
September 9, 2025
Articles | Diversity and Inclusion | ERGs in Action | Mid-Level | Seasoned/ExecutiveERGs have always fascinated me. They’re one of the few places inside companies where employees can connect honestly about identity, belonging, and equity. At Forté, we see the same dynamics play out across organizations — networks fueling growth and resilience. But in 2025, those havens look different. Back in 2022, identity-based networks were gaining momentum. […]
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Finding My Voice, Building My Network: My Year One with the LBS Women in Business Club (WiB)
August 29, 2025
Articles | B-School Spotlights | MBA StudentWhen I walked into my first London Business School WiB Club meeting last fall, I was looking for a community. What I didn’t expect was how much this club would shape my MBA experience, expanding my ambitions, my friendships, and even my outlook on what it means to be a woman in leadership. I still […]
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Monika Johnson on Purpose-Driven Leadership and the Art of Collaboration
August 25, 2025
Articles | Beyond the MBA | MBA AlumniIn this edition of our Beyond the MBA series, we’re proud to spotlight Monika Johnson, Senior Manager of US Sales Finance at Gallo. With a dual MBA/MS in environmental science, Monika entered business school with a clear mission: to influence decision-making in the consumer packaged goods and agricultural sectors. Her journey has since evolved in […]
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Fixing vs. Coaching: Why Great Managers Choose Growth Over Control
August 22, 2025
Articles | Career Advancement | Mid-Level | Seasoned/ExecutiveGreat managers don’t just solve problems — they build people. This blog explores how shifting from fixing to coaching unlocks deeper growth, stronger teams, and lasting impact.
