Opportunities abound for women willing to make a difference, speakers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2020
Make good change. Take the opportunity in front of you. Run with it. That’s some of the sage advice that emerged from the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum session Wednesday “Lessons learned...
Mentorship, honesty are crucial to retaining senior living leaders of tomorrow, speakers say
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Josh Henreckson
May 17, 2024
Cultivating mentorships in senior living and care is vital to bringing up and retaining the next generation of sector leaders, a group of six prominent women leaders said this week during a McKnight’s...
‘Put some meat on the bone’ to create meaningful diversity programs
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Kimberly Marselas
May 21, 2021
Effective diversity, equity and inclusion in programs must do more than talk about workplace fairness or train employees about bias; they also must work to actively counter discrimination and promote representation.
Meet Wendy Nowokunski, Hall of Honor inductee
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2020
Wendy Nowokunski, co-founder and president of Northbridge Companies, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Burned out? These senior living leaders suggest meditation, wine and dogs
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 21, 2022
Author and change expert Michelle Rozen, Ph.D., opened up Ziegler’s virtual Women in Senior Living Leadership Forum on Friday addressing burnout in the healthcare industry — particularly among female...
Marilynn Duker to receive 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 13, 2023
Marilynn Duker, co-chair of Brightview Senior Living, has been selected as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction program.
Meet Katie Potter, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 14, 2020
Katherine “Katie” Potter, president and CEO of Five Star Senior Living, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Senior living CEOs part of group of 2,000 committing to workplace diversity, inclusion
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 21, 2021
Argentum pledged Thursday to create and implement diversity and inclusion programs in its organization, joining a CEO-led initiative that includes other senior living providers and associated companies...
‘Go for it.’ Leaders reflect on life on the leading edge of senior living and care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2023
CHICAGO — The future is bright for the long-term care industry, but its leaders must decide what they want the industry to be instead of waiting for tomorrow’s consumers to present a list of demands,...