Athena Blog
Read the latest news and insights from the Athena community on the path to the boardroom, leadership insights, and executive best practices.
Navigating Messy Conversations: Strategies for Constructive Dialogue in Today’s World
Messy conversations are an inevitable part of life, both personally and professionally. In an era marked by polarizing topics such as politics, war, and social justice, the ability to engage in constructive dialogue is more crucial than ever.
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Latest insights
Be the First, Not the Only
As the first person of color on her city council, the first woman of color C-level executive at her company, and often the only woman on a panel of technical experts, Harini Gokul is all-too-familiar with the challenges of being the “first” in a room.
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How and Why You Should Take an Intentional Pause
In a world that constantly urges us to hustle, it’s easy to lose sight of our dreams and deepest desires. It’s important to find time to honor those dreams—both personal and collective—and take an intentional pause to explore them deeply.
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From Research to Revolution: Dr. Tom Leighton’s Journey to CEO of Akamai Technologies
Always fascinated by problem-solving, mathematics, and computer science, Dr. Tom Leighton never imagined becoming a CEO, let alone being in business. However, his love of research ultimately laid the groundwork for his founding of Akamai Technologies.
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Rethinking Retirement: Embracing Longevity and Lifelong Impact
In a world where our life expectancy has increased and consequently our potential for active contribution has expanded, I find myself wondering why we limit ourselves to defining life as a period of work followed by a period of rest?
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Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: Insights from Yvonne Wassenaar
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the role of boards in overseeing and mitigating cyber risks has become increasingly crucial. Athena member Yvonne Wassenaar, seasoned tech executive and CEO with a background in software engineering, sheds light on the cyber challenges faced by companies today.
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Black Women I See You!
Rhonda Mims reflects on Black Americans contributions to our society and the lack of credit given to Black Women in particular for their accomplishments. As we celebrate Black History Month, join Rhonda and Athena in giving credit where credit is due.
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Self-Care For Your Career
The last several years have brought about a revolution in how we think about self-care, mental well-being, and the need for a healthier work/life balance. It’s high time we also embrace and normalize the idea of self-care when it comes to our careers…
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About Athena Alliance
The Athena Alliance is a community that propels leaders to build impact, whether it’s in the C-suite, in the boardroom, as an investor, as an entrepreneur, as a thought leader and beyond. Our unique integration of community, content, and coaching helps women executives reach their most ambitious goals and think bigger.