Daughters In Charge Podcast

048: How Family Business Centers Support Women


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THEME: How Family Business Centers Support Women

SUMMARY: Lanie Jordan, Executive Director of the Family Business Alliance at Wilkes University, describes how college-based family business centers can support women through education, peer groups, events, and research. 

FEATURED GUEST: Lanie Jordan, Executive Director of the Family Business Alliance at Wilkes University.

ORGANIZATION: Family Business Alliance at Wilkes University

WEBSITE: http://www.wilkes.edu/about-wilkes/centers-and-institutes/family-business-alliance/

CONTACT: Lanie Jordan

KEY QUOTES:

* "We see amazing opportunities for women…about 24% of family businesses are led by female CEOs or presidents.  Women are making great strides in family businesses…it's such a vast contrast to corporate trends."

* "There are 50 university-based centers that are affordable, that have wonderful speakers…and that provide an opportunity to engage with other families. Knowing that others have tread the waters you're in can change your outlook."   

* "The most important thing that women can do is to find a place where there are other women are in your shoes. Find a safe space where you can share your situation where you can feel unjudged and supported….and also accountable."

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