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PROMOTION

Programs. Linde’s scholarship was
established to provide opportunities
for minority college students pursuing
careers in engineering, and Nationwide’s
scholarship was established to support
students pursuing degrees in business,
insurance and risk management or a
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Scholarship recipients are invited
to attend the Honors Symposium, a
four-day professional development
bootcamp focused on introducing
the recipients to a wide range of busi-
ness-related careers and industries to
encourage their continued interest in
business careers.

LEADING WITH PURPOSE:
PIVOTING TO THE NEW
While never turning from its North
Star, The ELC also embraces broader
leadership responsibilities that
accompany its unique and presti-
gious membership. “We’ve always
been a corporate-centric company,”
(cont’d page 20) Participants at the 2019 ELC C-Suite Academy

FedEx: Career Progression—

Advice For Advancement

As the highest-ranking African American women executives at FedEx, Gina Adams and Gloria Boyland are role models to
many. Here, both share the best advice they’ve received during their rise to the top.

GINA ADAMS GLORIA BOYLAND
Corporate Vice President, Corporate Vice President,
Government and Regulatory Affairs Operations and Service Support

I’ve been fortunate to spend most of I am fortunate to have received
my career at a company that values lots of excellent, life-directing
its employees and recognizes the advice from family, friends, sponsors
importance of diversity. Consequently, and mentors.
I’ve enjoyed a success at FedEx that has been personally
rewarding and delightfully challenging. We’ve got a lot If I must, I would select the following: “Sometimes it is
more to do, and I look forward to being part of that growth better to be liked than to be good.” I always remember
and innovation. this advice because it sets the stage for having a
That said, I often think about—and share—some of positive impact on those at home, at work and in the
what I’ve learned over the years from others: community. That “win” you have which leaves the other
person or team with the feeling that they’d prefer not to
• Don’t believe your own hype. interact with you again is actually a “loss.” For women, it
• Recognize the dignity in all work. is important to note that being “likable” does not mean
• Be willing to ask questions and collaborate. we can’t be powerful, strong, vocal and assertive. It just
• Build a legacy of helping and promoting others. means that, as with everyone, being a positive actor is
• Keep your word—and never, ever treat anyone poorly. the best path to long-term success.

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