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  Leadership

  Powerfully Likeable: The Workshop—and the Book—You Didn’t Know You Needed

  Recently, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting Dr. Kate Mason for a Forté Business Essentials session, and let me just say…WOW! I’ve been doing this work for a while (read: I’m a seasoned professional), and I still walked away with a fresh perspective, tools I could actually use, and more than one moment of […]

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  Articles

  Juliana Cruz on Leading Through Ambiguity and Embracing the Unknown

  When Juliana Cruz moved from Lima to Maryland to pursue her full-time MBA, she knew she was stepping into unfamiliar territory. What she didn’t realize at the time was just how transformative that leap would be — not just academically, but personally and professionally.  Juliana redefined what it means to lead with courage, clarity, and […]

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  Champions for Change

  Diti Bhasin on Belonging, Boldness, and Building the Future of Leadership

  When 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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  Diversity and Inclusion

  Equal Pay Day(s): Because One Just Isn’t Enough

  Ever 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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  ERGs in Action

  What Makes ERGs Work — and What’s Changed in 2025

  ERGs 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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  MBA Student

  Finding My Voice, Building My Network: My Year One with the LBS Women in Business Club (WiB)

  When 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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