CU Broadcast's Mike Lawson sat down with TMG CEO Shazia Manus. The CU Times Women to Watch honoree addressed data strategies, TMG's new image, and her "Most Influential Woman in Payments" award.
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She shared her experience and belief that while it is important for men to advocate for women, it is also important for women to advocate for men. And to bridge the gap of gender wage inequality, Manus said it is important for women to understand their worth and to learn how to negotiate for compensation and benefits.
"If you ask me what has been the most driving catalyst for me, I would say financial independence. That is the single most important key to a new future," Manus said. "Look at me, 15 years ago I was nobody, and today, I stand before you as somebody. And that was possible because I had sponsors, advocates, support and mentors, and some of you are here in this room."
Manus' story reflects the challenges that many women encounter throughout the world, which the Global Women's Leadership Network works to address.
The organization provides programming for credit union women with the tangible skills, tools and resources they need to lead and also offers actionable steps for organizations to follow.
The World Council of Credit Unions' Global Women's Leadership Network is the industry's only international platform for addressing and facilitating greater gender balance among leadership positions. The organization has about 1,000 members in 67 nations and 28 sister societies in 11 countries.
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