Business Leader

A business leader is an individual who is responsible for guiding and directing a business or organization towards its goals and objectives. Business leaders may hold a variety of titles, such as CEO, president, or managing director, depending on the size and structure of the organization.

Business leaders are responsible for making strategic decisions that impact the direction and success of their organization. This may include setting goals and objectives, developing and implementing plans and policies, and allocating resources. They may also be responsible for managing and leading teams of employees, and for building relationships with key stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, and investors.

To be an effective business leader, individuals must have strong leadership skills, the ability to think critically and strategically, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They must also be able to adapt to changing market conditions and lead their organization through times of uncertainty or challenge.

 

 

Slave-Free Alliance seminar inspires businesses to build resilience against modern slavery
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Slave-Free Alliance seminar inspires businesses to build resilience against modern slavery

Dozens of professionals joined together to share their insights on how they are taking steps to mitigate the risks of modern slavery and labour exploitation in their operations and supply chains. A total of 120 people – representing 65 organisations – attended a full-day event hosted on 29th September by Slave-Free Alliance, an international social…

Latisha's House Earns Safe House Certification Silver Award | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
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Latisha's House Earns Safe House Certification Silver Award | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

WILLIAMSBURG — Latisha’s House, a Virginia-based residential home providing therapeutic and restorative services to survivors of trafficking, was on Sept. 9 awarded a silver level of certification from the National Safe House Certification, provided by the Safe House Project. Latisha’s House provides a long-term, transitional housing program for adult, female survivors of sex trafficking and…

United Way Advocates for Education, Health and Income Opportunity Equity
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United Way Advocates for Education, Health and Income Opportunity Equity

Advocacy is defined as public support for a particular cause or policy. But it’s also the life blood of positive, lasting community change. Public policy advocacy is a cornerstone of United Way’s work. We’ve seen how speaking up — and speaking out — to elected officials can bridge the gap between a short-term fix and a long-term solution. Across the globe, United…

Special Edition: 2022 Iowa Anti-Trafficking Heroes
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Special Edition: 2022 Iowa Anti-Trafficking Heroes

2022 Iowa Outstanding Service Awards The Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery recently presented five 2022 Outstanding Iowa Anti-Trafficking Service Awards. The presentations took place at the Rotunda of the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines, Iowa. I was honored to stand at the podium to read the tribute to each outstanding honoree….

International Women’s Day: from child domestic worker to future business leader
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International Women’s Day: from child domestic worker to future business leader

Across the globe, modern slavery continues to disproportionately affect women and girls worldwide. Almost three quarters (71%) of people affected by slavery today are women and girls. From sexual exploitation and domestic work, to descent-based slavery and forced labour, women continue to face physical, financial, sexual and psychological abuse. That’s why, this International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating…

13,000 Hotel Employees Received Training in the Month of January!
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13,000 Hotel Employees Received Training in the Month of January!

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. In Just One Month, 300 Iowa Businesses Have Already Registered to Become Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking 13,000 Iowa Hotel/Motel Employees Complete Awareness Training in the Month of January

The post 13,000 Hotel Employees Received Training in the Month of January! appeared first on Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery.

Iowa Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking
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Iowa Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking

It’s my privilege to write to you at the start of 2022 and to announce major events to launch Iowa’s observance of “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month”. We invite you to join the Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (NAHT) for these events and thereby join the movement to end human trafficking in Iowa….

From Awareness to Action: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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From Awareness to Action: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, though the advocacy for awareness and change runs much longer and deeper. Current statistics state that 1 in 4 women are impacted by sexual violence before the age of 18. And while you may not have personally been the victim of sexual violence, it…