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The Larraine Segil Scholars Quarterly Dinner

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 The LSS group met for dinner at The Little Farm – Each of these remarkable women impress me more every time we get together. And what gives me tremendous joy is that they have formed such a bonded group – … Continue reading

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A dinner with some of our 16 Larraine Segil Scholars – to welcome our newbies!

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Here are some of our LSS group – they inspire me! And our dinner to celebrate! And we gave out Plaques to those in attendance with the LSS logo designed by our very own Esme Williams-Berenc – here is the … Continue reading

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The Larraine Segil Scholars – LSS – my passion to mentor and support the next generation of women leaders

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As some of you may know, some years ago I set up endowment funds – and am so proud of the young women who are benefiting from them. They call themselves the Larraine Segil Scholars. We will be creating a dedicated … Continue reading

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Philanthropy – a new direction and research from Wharton

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A recent study has shed some light on discrimination in the hallowed halls of academia. Researchers found that professors are less likely to mentor female and minority students. The Wharton School’s Katherine Milkman, together with Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business … Continue reading

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Peter Drucker – the father of management theory and insight – said simply how to succeed in business ( and in life) – Philanthropy Fridays

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Peter Drucker, a management sage- had a wonderful definition of an entrepreneur ( extrapolated by me)  – as someone who adds value to the dynamic of an experience. So, for example, when opening a restaurant – what makes it successful? Many serve the … Continue reading

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Great 5 days in Chicago for the Committee of 200 Annual Conference – I am incoming Chair of the Foundation- what an honor!

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What is the Committee of 200? It is the leading Women CEO’s Group in the World. I have been a member for over a decade and am proud to be the incoming Chair of the C200 Foundation and Vice Chair … Continue reading

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