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Presented by: Michele Herlein (Founder & CEO, Culture-Max), Tissa Richards (Keynote Speaker, Leadership Expert, Founder), and Donald W. Barden, Ph.D. (Author, Speaker, Economist).

Leadership is more than just earning a seat at the table—it’s about using your voice to shape the conversation and drive meaningful change. In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, women in leadership must navigate shifting economic trends, workplace transformations, and ongoing challenges in representation and influence.

This session brings together dynamic panelists who will share their personal leadership journeys, provide insights on the economic and workplace trends shaping the future of leadership, and discuss the key skills needed to thrive. From developing executive presence and strategic influence to leveraging sponsorship and networks, this conversation will provide actionable guidance for HR professionals and allies who want to step into greater leadership roles.

Attendees will leave with practical strategies to advocate for themselves and others, strengthen their leadership impact, and create lasting change in their organizations and beyond. Whether you're an emerging leader, a seasoned executive, or an ally committed to supporting women in leadership, this session will provide valuable insights, inspiration, and the tools needed to set the agenda—not just follow it.

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Login details: After you register, you will receive login details directly from Zoom. 

Certification: 1 SHRM and HRCI recertification credits have been submitted for review.

Thank You To Our Presenters:

Michele Herlein, Founder & CEO, Culture-Max

With a Doctorate in Business Administration and over 20 years of experience, Michele Herlein specializes in transforming organizations and driving business growth. As the Founder & CEO of CultureMax, she brings a proven methodology for aligning organizational culture with strategic goals, having previously led Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to significant financial success and a remarkable employee experience. Recent accomplishments include increasing profits seven-fold, reducing turnover costs by $1M, and being recognized as HR Executive of the Year. Passionate about creating environments where employees thrive, Michele focuses on value-based leadership and sustainable culture transformation.

Tissa Richards, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Expert, & Founder

As a software founder and leadership advisor, Tissa Richards has emerged as a prominent authority on fostering innovation, organization resilience and anticipating and adapting change into competitive advantage. Her models have been embraced by global organizations across industries. A renowned TEDx and keynote speaker, Tissa regularly delivers keynotes for top tech, CPG, retail, and finance sector organizations worldwide including private equity, Nasdaq, Forbes, and the NYSE. Her award-winning bestseller, No Permission Needed is available on Amazon. 

Donald W. Barden, Ph.D., Author, Speaker, Economist

Dr. Don Barden is a globally recognized economist and expert in leadership and decision-making with over three decades of experience transforming U.S. and international firms. A former Top 30 “Transformational Leader in North America” and 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year, Don has been honored by the Department of Defense and recognized for his volunteer work as the 2020 YMCA Volunteer of the Year. With a Ph.D. in Economics and Organizational Leadership, he’s known for challenging traditional leadership models and pioneering revolutionary ideas like his “unfair advantage” theories. Don’s recent work “Here Come the Girls,” is a celebration of women in leadership. The study is designed to help frustrated companies transform by awakening their creative energy as a pathway to uncharted production through cultural change.

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