In June of 1919, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the legislation that would allow women the right to vote the following year. It was only fitting that we celebrated that vital milestone with a celebration on Women's Equality Day! On August 26, we were honored to be joined by…
What can We Achieve When Great Minds Don't Think Alike? Embracing People's Native Genius As leaders in today's transformative age, we must get more done with what often feels like not enough in talent, time, or treasure. As Liz Wiseman shares in her book, "Multipliers," extraordinary results can come from…
Very few employers offer Sabbaticals to their employees. Even fewer in the non-profit sector. I feel fortunate to work for an employer, in the non-profit world, that sees the value in Sabbatical, and is willing to make the financial investment in its people. When I came back to the Silicon…
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group is interested in tax issues at the state, local, and federal levels. Tax policy is vitally important because it can be a positive force to drive economic growth in California through provisions such as the R&D credit. Tax policy could also hurt the California economy…
1993: The year of grunge music, the introduction of Pentium chips and "Sleepless in Seattle." It was also the last time the U.S., Mexico and Canada signed a comprehensive trade agreement. This year, Congress has an opportunity to ratify a new agreement that modernizes trade in North America and strengthens…
Security is About ACCESS and Not (Just) CONTROL Every business leader - regardless of industry or function - is always striving to improve employee productivity. In this hyper-competitive world, where there is literally no knowledge or information asymmetry, creativity and productivity are super critical. Technology-based distractions, social pressures, and outdated…
Go Big, Be Bold, and Do Good We can only be game changers when we accept the responsibility to go big, be bold, and do good, because we've already let the clock run down on too many pressing issues. We're still arguing about whether every American deserves a health care…
Blockchain for Good: The Unbanked and Financial Inclusion Nearly one third of the world 's adult population is unbanked with almost 75 percent living in poverty. Without access to savings and credit, economic mobility is next to impossible leaving the unbanked trapped in a never ending cycle of poverty. Basic…
One thing you have to understand about Silicon Valley: We really don’t know what we are doing. That’s not an indictment. We have wonderfully gifted people working at the edge of what is known, where great discoveries are made. But we can’t see the future of technology. And, as with…
Spend five minutes reading #BigTech or #Gentrification posts on Twitter or Instagram and you’ll realize how constant, and increasingly negative, discussions about Silicon Valley’s innovation economy have become. These posts blame the Bay Area’s biggest employers for singlehandedly creating the environment that leads to the displacement of people of color…