Wnet Leadership Summit, Presented by FIS

Summaries, insights and highlights from the days and evenings of the Summit. Download the slide presentations in the TLC!

Breakout Session Summary

Stronger Than Yesterday: Unlocking Your Top Strengths
Brought to You by FIS

By Mackenzie Jene, Corporate Communications Analyst, FIS

Josh Craver, Head of Executive Services, FIS, led an energizing breakout session titled Stronger than Yesterday: Unlocking Your Top Strengths at the 2021 Wnet conference on November 4, 2021. In this 45-minute interactive session, brought to you by FIS, Josh encouraged attendees to really get to know each other and embrace vulnerability by sharing their experiences utilizing their strengths in the workplace and describing their “perfect” day at work.

Josh shared the Clifton Strengths Finder Exam with the group, which breaks down your top 34 strengths in order from greatest to weakest. Interestingly, Josh explained that you are not born with strengths. Talent times investment is what actually equals a strength.

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It's National Mentoring Month and Jan. 27 is Thank You Mentor Day! Navigate the New Year with a MENTOR. Share Your Expertise with a MENTEE. WNET MENTORING PROGRAM: Learn More

Good News about Our Members and Partners

MEMBER MOVES

• Wnet Board Treasurer Polly Van Duser, SPHR, is now Vice President, Talent Acquisition, at One, Inc
• Wnet Board Director Moves and Promotions:
  • Protiviti's Laura Gibson is now Associate Director, Technology Consulting
  • Serena Smith has moved to i2c Inc. as their Chief Client Officer
  • Mastercard's Jess Turner is now Executive Vice President, New Digital Infrastructure & Fintech 
• Wnet PAC Member Moves and Promotions:
  • Bank of America's Berica Askew-Breier is now Vice President, Product Control
  • Natasha Collins has moved to PayPal as their Head of Revenue Operations & Enablement Global Enterprise Sales
  • Beth Deck has a new role as Executive Vice President of Finance, at Global Payments Inc.
  • Angela Griffin is now Senior Analyst, Strategic Initiatives, Transformational Management Office, at Global Payments Inc.
  • Bank of America's Jaquelyn Jackson Simmons, Vice President, Compliance & Operational Risk Manager
  • Kathryn Kmiotek has moved to Fortis as their Channel Marketing Manager

Congratulations to all!

If you have moved to a new company or a new role, tell us so we can highlight you in MEMBER MOVES! Send details, and Press Release link if applicable, to info@wnetonline.org.

The beginning of the year is the perfect time to update your professional profile in SocialLink, our online member community. Log in to post a new picture (one from the Summit Headshot Lounge, sponsored by Paya, if you participated!), update your professional bio and skills, and check your title and preferred email. Or email info@wnetonline.org and we will update for you.

PARTNER NEWS

Instacart Launching Co-Branded Credit Card With Chase and Mastercard. Read more.

MPC22 Call for Speakers deadline is Jan. 31. Submit your application to speak at the Digital Commerce Event bringing together leading experts in the fintech, mobile payments and digital technology industries.

Celero’s Omega Acquisition, Its Second in a Month, Brings Strength in Software. Read more.

Paya Announces Acquisition of VelocIT, expandeing and strengthening its robust integrated payments capabilities. Read more.

Digital Transactions: No Time to Relax: Data Compromises Reached An All-Time High in 2021

Fiserv - The Point - 2022 Trends in Credit Unions: Finding success and optimism in an evolving economic environment

Forbes: The 10 Trends That Will Shape Banking In 2022 - Beyond The Watershed

Payments Dive: Payments pros demand top dollar in talent war

PYMNTS.com: The Jetsons Had It (Mostly) Right, With the Glaring Exception of Payments

The Strawhecker Group: Stash introduces Crypto

IN THIS TOGETHER

DEI Corner Posts championed by Dr. Gail Burgos (she/her/hers) Wnet Board Director and Executive Director, Girls Inc. of Columbus

Wnet Members:

Join us January 25 for the Wnet Volunteer Fair where you can learn more about the DEI Priority Team and meet my fellow co-chairs: Liz Pike, President, Green Rhino Recruitment, and Tracy Korb, Senior Content Marketing Writer, FIS. The DEI Priority Team serves as an advisor to Wnet on topics related to inclusion, equity and social justice. The team also assists with facilitating ongoing conversations on topics regarding diversity, inclusion and equity.
 
Volunteer opportunities within this team include helping lead our inclusion groups; creating DEI educational content and programming; and collaborating with Advocate and RiseUp Committees. We seek more volunteers to support these important initiatives, bringing the women in our industry closer to professional parity.

Read more to see our many volunteer opportunities to further your career.

LEARN, CONTRIBUTE, WATCH AGAIN

The Wnet Thought Leadership Center, curated by members, for members, gives you access to best-of-the-best links to research, articles, publications and industry information. Plus, members can watch replays of most Wnet events in the TLC!

• Webinar: Finance That Feels: Finding Abundance in Your Financial Life (recording & workbook)

• Podcast: Empowering Diversity with Melyssa Barrett and Wnet Founders

The Wnet Thought Leadership Center, curated by members, for members, gives you access to best-of-the-best links to research, articles, publications and industry information. Plus, members can watch replays of most Wnet events in the TLC!

• Join the Wnet Book Club or a NEW Inclusion Group
• Connect in SocialLink, our member community
• Meet your Wnet Leaders
• Join your local Chapter

Not a member? Learn more about joining Wnet to enjoy all the benefits of membership!