Laysha Ward
Keynote Recap: Issa Rae Shares What Has Helped Her Succeed as a Leader and Entrepreneur
Producer, actress, and writer Issa Rae spoke with Laysha Ward, Target’s EVP & chief external engagement officer, during the 2020 Texas Conference for Women. Here are the highlights of the conversation, lightly edited for brevity and clarity: Laysha Ward: How did you learn how to be a successful entrepreneur and leader? Issa Rae: “I think once people see that you are serious about you, you’re serious about your product, serious … [ more ]
Who Do You Want to Be When This Is Over?
There’s a difference between being a go-getter and being gutsy, Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code, observes in her book, Brave Not Perfect. “So many women stick to doing only the things at which they excel, rarely going beyond what makes them feel confident and comfortable,” she writes. But what happens when we’re outside our comfort zones—either by choice or by circumstances, such as the challenging ones we now … [ more ]
Navigating Conflict & Difficult Conversations | 2019 Session
We all want to work with people who are polite, considerate and kind. But it’s possible to be too nice: failing to disagree when it’s important to do so, or holding back from surfacing new ideas and innovations. Healthy, constructive conflicts are an essential part of producing good work; yet many people don’t have the skills to disagree in a professional, productive way. In this session, Amy Gallo combines management … [ more ]
Storytellers Contest Winners Announced at the 2018 TX Conference for Women
Laysha Ward, EVP & chief external engagement officer at Target, introduces the winners of our Storytellers contest in front of a sold-out crowd of 7,500 attendees during the Texas Conference for Women November 9, 2018.