Cross-generational dialogue highlights women’s history month impact

By Patrice B. Borders, JD, with daughters Candace Layne Borders, & Camille “Mimi” Alyce Borders Patrice B. Borders, JD. Credit: Image used with permission of Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber When the Cincinnati Regional Chamber reached out to me about writing something for Women’s History Month, I knew almost immediately that I wanted my daughters to be a part of it. Each of them has a heart for history and a passion for honoring those who came before us. I invited my daughters, Candace Layne Borders and Camille “Mimi” Alyce Borders, to join me in reflecting on the significance of Women’s History Month, and we engaged in a cross-generational conversation that left me inspired and hopeful about the impact of my work coaching leaders and organizations to lead with emotional intelligence. Learning from women’s history is crucial in shaping a better future and building cultures of belonging. Taking time to reflect on the leaders of our past and understand both their successes and their shortcomings can inspire greater self-awareness and empathy today. This month is so much more than a name. It is a call to action, a reminder of where we’ve gone and where we want to go. And with...