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The Virtual Women in Leadership Institute is underway. Today, women leaders heard from two keynote speakers: #1 New York Times best-selling author Glennon Doyle and award-winning broadcast journalist Soledad O’Brien. Let’s dive into what we learned.

This afternoon, we kicked off the first ever Virtual Women in Leadership Institute™ in its 21-year history. Maria Howard, Chief Revenue Officer and Principal Consultant at Linkage, shared her insights into one of the most prominent hurdles women face in the workplace, the “Inner Critic.” This hurdle is especially relevant given today’s stressful environment, which requires us to juggle our home and work commitments differently in response to the global health pandemic.

As we prepare to welcome over 1,400 women leaders to this four-day, transformative leadership development experience, Linkage’s CEO, Jennifer McCollum shares her excitement for the incredible week of inspiration that lays ahead of us and anticipation, as we innovate in this brand-new virtual conference format. And, above all, the overwhelming gratitude for the women leaders who have recommitted to their leadership at this critical time—and for the organizations who support them on this journey.

Whether you’re looking for leadership advice, love diving into a new memoir, or were a fan of her last bestseller, Love Warrior, Glennon Doyle’s latest work is worth checking out. Untamed blends fantastic storytelling with useful advice for leaders. Here are just a few reasons why you should check out Untamed.

Maria Howard, Chief Revenue Officer and Principal Consultant at Linkage, and keynote speaker at the upcoming Virtual Women in Leadership Institute on November 9–12, is an expert on all things women’s leadership. She is passionate about equipping organizations with strategies to support women and empowering women to scale the hurdles to advancement. We sat down with Maria for an interview about why organizations need women leaders in 2020 and beyond, and how the hurdles to advancement need special attention during this global pandemic.

With only a few short weeks to go until we welcome 800+ women leaders to Linkage’s 21st annual Women in Leadership Institute™ (WIL), it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare for this 100% virtual leadership development event. Filled with incredible keynote speakers like Soledad O’Brien and Glennon Doyle, WIL will be a truly transformational experience.

One of this year’s Women in Leadership Institute™ keynote speakers, Glennon Doyle, is known for her empowering and best-selling books. Her most recent release, Untamed, is a memoir full of inspiring—and relatable—material. By applying her life experiences to business situations, there’s a lot we can all learn from. Check out these five tips for women in leadership from Glennon Doyle’s new book, and then join Glennon virtually on November 9-12.

This year, everything has changed: With COVID-19 impacting everything about the way we live our lives, we knew that our Women in Leadership Institute™ (WIL) needed to meet the unique needs of women, right now. That’s why, in 2020, WIL is going 100% virtual for the first time in its 21-year history. And, with brand-new keynote-only packages, the Institute is more accessible and affordable than ever.