Empowerment

Apr 11, 20204 min

Six Tools to Transform the Pressure to Excel

Follow your dreams. Realize your potential. Dare to lead. Live your legacy. During the Q&A portion of a work-and-life conference at which...

Oct 31, 20185 min

Realize Your Networking Brilliance

Some time ago, I was being considered for a job promotion. The promotion process required recommendations from individuals who were two...

Oct 13, 20183 min

For Family, for Africa and the World, and for Immigrant Women: Three Dreams Entrusted to Me

On July 14, 2018, in New York City, Face2Face Africa honored me with the 2018 Corporate Leadership award. I remain deeply grateful for...

Jun 13, 20185 min

Indra Nooyi’s Royal Legacy

Indra Nooyi has been a mentor of sorts to me. We’ve never met, but I’ve watched her career closely over the years. As chair of the board...

Apr 30, 20181 min

Immigrace Manifesto

You are remarkable. You bring brilliance beyond borders. You embrace your uniqueness with grace. You have the courage to strive for...

Mar 11, 20183 min

Great Leadership Starts With Self-Awareness

Self-awareness has been cited as the most important capability for leaders to develop, according to the authors of “How To Become a...

Nov 30, 20173 min

Keys to Smarter Risk Taking

Embrace risk taking, but adorn it with prudence. In an article published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, Mara Mather and...

Sep 27, 20174 min

Choosing Mentors For An Inspired Career Journey ~ via Forbes

A turning point in my career was when I faced an opportunity to take on larger responsibilities but feared that I was not ready. One of...

Jul 10, 20171 min

Don't Be Afraid to Experiment

“Don’t be afraid to experiment. Over time your definition of success will grow and change, which can be helpful to consider as you...

Jun 28, 20172 min

About that Immigrant Genius Thing

Ever wondered what it takes to be a genius? According to a Wall Street Journal article by Eric Weiner, author of The Geography of Genius:...

May 8, 20176 min

The Road to Authentic Leadership

Chinwe Esimai, Managing Director, Chief Anti-Bribery and Corruption Officer, Citigroup, Inc., gave the MHI Fall Leadership seminar that...