“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” — Shirley Chisholm
Progress is a team sport.
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Mellody Hobson
@MellodyHobson
Investor, learner, teacher, happy warrior; Co-CEO & President of Ariel Investments; Vice Chair of Starbucks; Director at JPMorgan Chase. #BeColorBrave
arielinvestments.com/socialJoined April 2009
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There are no words to describe my admiration for this legend . One hundred Formula 1 wins have never been accomplished before. Yes, you are a great driver—but you are an even better person and little brother.
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First day in our new Ariel San Francisco office! Excited by yet another new beginning. Even though it’s been 31 years, my enthusiasm for this job is continually reborn.
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Thank you for allowing me to share the backstory that led me to the investment industry and helped me hone my financial thinking.
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"I am really focused on creating opportunity for others. ... I want to make sure that wherever I am I share power," says @MellodyHobson. harpersbazaar.com/culture/featur
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This month was the first time in my Chicago office since March 13, 2020. Back in the saddle. 🐢
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Why do only one job when you can make a difference doing two? Excited to be removing "interim" from my President & CEO title at WBC and grateful for and WBC vice chair trusting me with this opportunity.
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Today was a better day for America.
Tragically, George Floyd’s life won’t come back. But his victory in death is a testament to the power of true justice for all.
And yet . . . still so much more to do.
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Meet the women who lead at Ariel. This #WomensHistoryMonth we will be introducing you to some of Ariel’s leaders who help us live our mission fully every day. #ShareAriel
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Taylor Goodridge, Vice President of Institutional Marketing and Investor Relations, recounts her great grandmother's story and strength for #WomensHistoryMonth. #ShareAriel
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"The broader society is keeping score" on diversity, the incoming chairwoman of Starbucks said. "There are consequences that exist for not living up to those commitments."
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Today’s episode on The 2%🎙is a must listen, ft the incredibly inspiring , President & Co-CEO of , the first Black owned asset management firm.✊🏾
Tune in to hear Mellody's advice for investors, founders & everyone in between.👇
spoti.fi/3rtFMQA
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And then there were two!!! If “excellence” were people, it would be Thasunda and Roz.
Congratulations to Thasunda “T” Brown Duckett on being named CEO of .
Another win today!
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A new survey from & reveals how Black investors continue to lag behind their White counterparts in building wealth.
Co-CEO & President discusses why many Black Americans struggle to build wealth and what needs to change.
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Congratulations to my corporate sister Roz Brewer on being named the new CEO of . She is soon-to-be the only Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Another glass ceiling shattered today!
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Please join us for a lively conversation between legendary value investors as they discuss and debate the challenges of managing portfolios during a global pandemic. Link to register: arielinvestments.com/invaluable-ins
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Financial #resolutions can start small and build wealth over time. Ariel Community Academy graduate and CMO & co-founder Myles Gage shares his advice for the rainy day that was 2020: vimeo.com/495850649
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We’re honored to be named a Best Place to Work for the 2nd year! As a 96% employee-owned business, our people always have a seat at the table. More on our boundary-pushing approach to benefits & talent mgmt.: businesswire.com/news/home/2020
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Starbucks appoints as next non-executive chair of the board, effective March 2021. Learn more:
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'This time is different' — Mellody Hobson says companies are making real changes on diversity
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Giving comes in all forms . . . money, time, love, support. Whatever you can give, please do so during these challenging times. #GivingTuesday
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Congratulations to my little brother, , on his 7th championship! You are a marvel. When I’m faltering, I think of your focus, perseverance and strength.
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. talks about the "rampant" disruption across different industries: "As Wayne Gretzky said...'Go where the puck is going to be'" bit.ly/37SOIYR | Variety #PowerOfWomen: Conversations presented by
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Feel this way, anyone else? 😫
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My effort to change the narrative.
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“[Diversity] is the only area in corporate America that people want to get credit just for working on it.”- , co-CEO shares powerful insights on driving change in new #LeadingInTheBSuite interview w Rhonda Morris &
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. . . And every day feels like Monday. 🤪
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Thank you for making life better for all the women and girls in our country.
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“We should not be held back from pursuing our full talents, from contributing what we could contribute to the society because we fit a certain mold - because we belong to a group that historically has been the object of discrimination.” RIP RBG.
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Inspiration can come from anywhere. 💚☕️
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Ariel Investments Co-CEO says the pandemic's economic hardships can make us "smarter about the future" ti.me/2F5rKRZ
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Register now for a live TIME100 Talks tomorrow at 1 p.m. E.T. featuring conversations on the business of change and how leaders from a variety of industries are making an impact: ti.me/31At7Qs
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#WearADamnMask to keep yourself, your family and others safe. Thank you for challenging us all to do our part.
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People, Purchasing, Philanthropy. These three Ps will hold business leaders and corporations accountable for their commitment to diversity at every level. Thank you to and for having me on to discuss inequality in corporate America.
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The national debate over racism is also highlighting the glaring inequalities in corporate America. Out of the 500 largest companies in the nation, only 5 are run by Black CEOs.
, co-CEO and president of investments, joins us with more.
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