http://www.texasdiversitymagazine.org Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:56:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en They lead in business, higher education and the public sector. They demonstrate leadership excellence. They maintain a record of accomplishments throughout their careers and are major contributors to their fields of work. They significantly impact the profitability and direction of their organizations. And they are committed to the well-being of ... http://www.texasdiversitymagazine.org/the-50-most-powerful-and-influential-women-in-texas/ By Edmund Tijerina April 2008 Don't expect to see a blueprint for leadership success in the profiles of these powerful Texas women. For one, the path to success involved a decision to attend law school when this field was considered unusual for women. For another, the path to leadership began as a young ... http://www.texasdiversitymagazine.org/realities-of-rising-to-the-top/ Criteria to be considered: Provides leadership excellence in the public and/or private sectors Sustains a record of accomplishments and/or contributions to field of work throughout scope of her career Has clout within her organization in terms of significant impact on revenues, profitability, and/or direction of the organization Demonstrates leadership and commitment to community well-being ... http://www.texasdiversitymagazine.org/submit-your-nomination-for-the-2010-most-powerful-and-influential-women-of-texas/ By Tammy Worth September 2009 For many businesses, diversity is a smart choice. But experts in the field agree that in coming years, diversity will be required of organizations to remain competitive in the shifting marketplace. “The ability for an organization to remain competitive will be dependent upon its ability to mold to ... http://www.texasdiversitymagazine.org/the-business-case-for-diversity/ Carole Ishii missed two years of her daughters’ adolescence. She had immersed herself in a multi-year assignment for a former employer while working long hours and traveling heavily. “I can’t tell you what happened with my daughters in those two years,” she says. “After that period I said to myself, ‘Surely ... http://www.texasdiversitymagazine.org/test-1/