Sally Helgesen Receives 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award From the Institute for Management Studies

RENO, Nev., November 28, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Institute for Management Studies (IMS) is proud to announce that best-selling author and speaker Sally Helgesen has been honored with its prestigious 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional contributions to the fields of leadership and inclusion. IMS, an organization dedicated to advancing management practices through thought leadership, celebrates Sally Helgesen's remarkable career and profound impact on the global business community.

Sally Helgesen has earned international recognition as the world's leading expert on women's leadership. Her groundbreaking work spans over three decades, during which she has authored more than eight influential books, including the New York Times bestseller "How Women Rise," available in over 23 languages. Her seminal work, "The Female Advantage: Women's Ways of Leadership," originally published in 1990, remains a timeless classic that continues to shape the conversation around gender and leadership. "The Web of Inclusion: A New Architecture for Building Great Organizations" has been praised by The Wall Street Journal as one of the finest books on leadership, pioneering the concept of inclusion in the business world. Her insights have resonated with readers worldwide and continue to shape the conversation on leadership and gender equality. 

In recognition of her lifetime of achievements, Sally Helgesen joins a distinguished group of thought leaders who have received IMS's Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious accolade has been presented only five times in IMS's nearly 50-year history, highlighting the selectivity and significance of this honor. Past recipients include luminaries such as Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Dr. David Ulrich, Dr. Beverly Kaye, Dr. Vijay Govindarajan, and Russell Ackoff.

Sally's impact is not limited to the written word. Over the years, she has conducted impactful workshops and delivered inspiring speeches in more than 37 countries, sharing her knowledge and empowering leaders to embrace inclusive and effective leadership practices. Her work has not only advanced the cause of women in leadership but has also reshaped the way organizations approach inclusion and leadership development.

Throughout its history, The Institute for Management Studies has educated over 250,000 executives and contributed to the transformation of thousands of organizations. The rigorous selection process for the Lifetime Achievement Award takes into account a thought leader's profound impact on their respective field, as demonstrated through research, teaching, and consulting. Sally Helgesen's receipt of the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from IMS marks a significant milestone, acknowledging her as a true pioneer in the fields of leadership and inclusion.

Source: Institute for Management Studies