March 2023

cent women and growing. By nature, women have the ability to multitask well and can understand emotions — two strong requirements when you are in a customer service-based industry like we are. There are plenty of women in our industry whose sons and daughters have grown up and witnessed their mother’s careers and are now in our industry. Again, crucial for succession planning. So How Do We Do This In addition to our podcasts, quarter ly newsletter, and our now much antic ipated Conquer + Connect retreat, along with the highest number of Committee members this year. We are excited for what 2023 will bring us. One of the goals we are so proud to introduce is our Mentorship Program! Click here to learn more and how to apply to be a mentee. I urge you to join us and see what we are about at our Third Annual Conquer + Connect Retreat on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at The Imperia located at 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873. Registration is now open and you will see that the topics we discuss are not gender exclusive, but rather for all of us in the Community Association Industry! Click here for details and to register! “Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” – Sheryl Sandberg n WOMENS LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE... from page 24.

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