CNEXT Partners

The 2nd Annual ACCELERATE Summit is here! We're in South Carolina, enjoying the beautiful weather. With the theme "Dream. Dare. Discover.," the summit offers an immersive, holistic approach to leadership development. Industry experts will lead sessions that deepen leadership expertise and provide actionable insights. Today, we're pleased to welcome Amy Herman, founder of Art of Perception. We're looking forward to another dynamic gathering!

Recognition as a “Best Workplace” is grounded in employee feedback—a key measure of a positive work environment. This acknowledgment attracts top talent and helps retain it by reflecting a culture that employees value. Swipe through to explore the eight traits that define the #bestworkplaces.

Creating a culture where employees feel safe to take risks and share feedback drives positive outcomes. Harvard Business Review, with insights from workplace conflict expert Amy Gallo, explores how psychological safety boosts #engagement, #innovation, and overall success. Discover how to foster this within your team for continuous growth. Listen here: https://hubs.ly/Q02LnFxH0.

With the ACCELERATE Summit just a week away, we're eager to continue our commitment to accelerating the advancement of emerging leaders from all backgrounds. Our second annual summit, taking place August 19-21 in South Carolina, is designed to prepare these leaders for continued growth into senior and expanded enterprise-level roles. The three-day in-person event is themed 'Dream. Dare. Discover.' offers an immersive, holistic approach to leadership development. Participants benefit from a network of world-class CEOs and leading companies, gaining external perspectives, learning best practices, and sharing diverse experiences. We're honored to have industry experts leading sessions that will deepen leadership expertise and provide actionable insights, including: - Amy Herman, President of Art of Perception - Elaine Lin Hering, USA TODAY Bestselling Author - Dr. Randal Pinkett, CEO of BCT Partners As we look forward to another dynamic gathering, take a moment to revisit last year's summit highlight video. Learn more about the summit: https://hubs.ly/Q02LdBDS0.

We're proud to once again be a top sponsor of "Dining With Deb on Martha's Vineyard" along with respected organizations like Google, iHeartMedia, The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), GE HealthCare, and more. Thoughtfully crafted by Deb Grant, CNEXT Executive Vice Chairwoman and President and CEO of Corporate Playbook, this event aims to foster rich dialogue and meaningful connections among professional women from all walks of life. Today, attendees will experience an evening that aligns with CNEXT's commitment to advancing high-impact leaders. Here's to a afternoon where dialogue is rich, sisterhood is celebrated, and shared wisdom is embraced!

Encouraging leaders at every level to create new value through #innovation, risk-taking, and experimentation while safeguarding existing value is essential to sustainable growth. This balanced approach leads to long-term organizational benefits, new potential lines of business, and enhanced revenue. Harvard Business Review shares four steps to implement a continuous #value creation cycle. https://hubs.ly/Q02KJfqr0

August is National Black Business Month, celebrating and supporting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Established in 2004 by Frederick Jordan and John William Templeton, this observance addresses the unique challenges faced by 2.6 million African-American businesses and advocates for supportive policies. #NationalBlackBusinessMonth fosters economic growth and underscores the importance of #inclusion and #belonging in #entrepreneurship. Explore ways to support Black-owned businesses here: https://hubs.ly/Q02KJczs0

By prioritizing self-awareness, #leaders become more impactful in connecting with and motivating their teams. This fosters authenticity and trust, enhances decision-making, and drives organizational success. Swipe to discover how self-awareness can transform your #leadership approach.

Senior executives must become 'Chief Change Officers' to lead continuous #transformation. Learn how adaptability, clear values, and strategic #leadership foster #collaboration and growth. Click here to read: https://hubs.ly/Q02KmYmD0

Top #CEOs are redefining leadership by embracing vulnerability, which fosters trust, drives innovation, and strengthens team cohesion. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) explores how leaders use this approach to create authentic connections and navigate challenges effectively, ultimately transforming their #organizations. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02K9qdv0