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Participation in this year’s issue has been tremendous. Over 150 senior women executives are featured in our annual Women Worth Watching leadership feature and more than 50 participants in our annual Hispanic Heritage feature. I think it is important to reflect on what this means: there is an overwhelming desire for business people and companies to not only celebrate diversity and inclusion but to share and pay forward to those following in their footsteps. Our sincere congratulations to everyone who participated and supported this issue and their willingness to be publicly acknowledged. What makes these features unique and inspiring is that there is no ranking. The women executives featured in the Women Worth Watching feature were all nominated by their peers at their organizations. All the women prepared a personal essay acknowledging who and what contributed to their success and their universal attitude of helping other women in the pipeline. Leadership by example and teamwork are two of the characteristics that set apart these committed executives. And as you will see, acknowledging the dedication and guidance of parents and mentors is foremost on their list of thank yous. With all the conversation and legislation on immigration, it is heartwarming and inspiring to hear what the participants in our Hispanic Heritage feature say about their attitudes toward fulfilling dreams, hard work, and the respect and priority paid to parents and family. It is also gratifying to know that there are people from all over the world who continue see America as a land of opportunity and a safe and secure place to educate and raise a family. We applaud these willing participants committed to help build a better society, because after all, isn’t that what’s really important? Work has already begun on the November/December issue. In this issue we award to organizations the Diversity Leader Award. This annual award acknowledges and celebrates those organizations that invested their resources to participate in our magazine by selflessly sharing their diversity and inclusion activities and by highlighting employees who are leading by example. The companies who are being awarded the Diversity Leader Award are standouts. Whether sharing their diversity message in an advertisement, Thoughtleader essay, or participation in any of our features, these organizations deserve the kudos and applause for their leadership by example. So, as you turn the page, be prepared to meet some extraordinary people. And be prepared to become acquainted with some of the best organizations that support a diverse and inclusive culture. PDJ All the best, James R. Rector, Publisher and Founder
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