Learning Resources

To support WIT’s The Leadership Foundry cohort, we are providing some easy links to additional training or resources. Some are to NACD’s resources, such as the National Capital Area Chapter of NACD for events, NACD Board Vision podcast; many NACD resources are for members only. Other links are related items offering networking opportunities,  coaching resources or useful articles on board service or challenging business issue facing boards today.

Starting point for NACD articles.

Some content is open, some for members only.
Sign up for NACD Private Company Directorship email newsletter.

Library of NACD Podcasts.

Find local NACD Chapter events (Washington, DC metro area)

Search this periodically for items of interest, either in-person events for the National Capital Area chapter, or filter on virtual offerings to attend any across the US.

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NASDAQ Center for Board Excellence Education

This site is a source of timely topics on issues facing boards today. On this page, you can subscribe to their newsletter for free and get periodic emails as new articles are published, as well as search their library of prior papers.

Athena Alliance

The Athena Alliance is a members-only 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. Member benefits include access to education, networking, live events and 1:1 coaching and mentoring.

50/50 Women on Boards

Non-profit that is dedicated to advancing women in Board Leadership.

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Chief.com

Chief is a women-only executive community for senior level women who meet membership criteria. Interesting article from their site: https://chief.com/articles/what-does-a-successful-personal-brand-look-like-for-executives-today

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