🏳️🌈 In honor of Pride Month, we celebrate Beth Brooke-Marciniak—a visionary whose advocacy for diversity, inclusivity, and progressive leadership resonates deeply with our core value of Curiosity. As the former Global Vice Chair of Public Policy for Ernst & Young, Brooke-Marciniak's approach exemplifies a relentless quest for improvement and understanding, aligning with our drive to ask "Why?" and "What if?" in all we do. Her leadership style is characterized by an insatiable desire to explore and innovate. By continually asking how processes can be improved, she embraces a mindset that fuels progress through critical analysis and perpetual learning.
Celebrating Beth Brooke-Marciniak
Recognized multiple times by Forbes as one of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women," Brooke-Marciniak's influence extends beyond her organizational roles. Her dedication to advancing women’s leadership and LGBT+ rights, her service on various influential boards, and her accolades—including being the first woman to receive a basketball scholarship from Purdue University—demonstrate her commitment to challenging and reshaping societal norms.
Applying Beth’s Insights
As we reflect on Beth Brooke-Marciniak’s quote, consider how you can apply her wisdom to your own life and work. Ask yourself how you can challenge the status quo in your personal and professional spheres. In doing so, you embrace a leadership style that is dynamic, inclusive, and constantly evolving for the better.
Join us in celebrating Beth Brooke-Marciniak’s contributions to leadership and inclusivity. Let her question of "How can we be better?" inspire you to cultivate a curious mindset, exploring the unknown and striving for excellence in all aspects of life.
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