FEATURES 50 P rotecting decision quality in the age of AI. 51 U sing AI to gain a competitive advantage. 52 ‘ Chat, now make it sound like me.’ 53 T he etiquette of AI: how to use it thoughtfully and confidently. 54 A I: the silent seat at the advisory board table. 50 FASTEST SECTION: 9 The 50 Fastest Growing WomenOwned/Led Companies 12 # 1 on the 50 Fastest list is SDI International. Meet Allison McCrea and Carmen Castillo. ENTREPRENEURS OF PURPOSE SECTION: 56 T he greatest gift AI has given us is time. 58 A I for good: women, purpose and the power to change the world. 60 E OP member legacy spotlights. 70 A salute to reaching forward: women, purpose and legacy. COLUMNS 3 P ublisher’s note 98 Endnote SPOTLIGHTS 76 Gloria Bohan, Omega World Travel 78 Bukeka B. Blakemore, FAVUnite 79 Taylor Jezik, Hometown Olathe Family Farm 80 Karrie Hileman, White Magnolia Bridal Collection DEPARTMENTS FINANCE 14 U sing AI to strengthen financial leadership. 16 W omen entrepreneurs are still struggling for VC funding. SALES AND MARKETING 18 I s your AI sales messaging a barrier to landing prospect meetings? 82 T he new rules of digital visibility. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP 20 T he financial and operational metrics most owners ignore until it’s too late. 21 T he real cost of carrying it all. 22 M odern payroll technology Is helping to improve ROI. 84 P ivoting with purpose: turning disruption into a strategic advantage. 86 The misunderstanding of delegation. HR 24 W hat actually matters most to employees? Rethinking employee benefits. NAWBO 25 A balanced, human-centered approach to AI adoption PERSONAL GROWTH 89 AI can help you move faster, but it shouldn’t decide your direction. 92 Finding joy in a stressedfilled life. 93 I came back: a letter to every woman who thinks she can’t. 95 Finding joy: how I find it, how I keep it. BOOKS 72 Rethink Retirement. It's Not the End—It's the Beginning of What's Next. 74 Impossible Freedom. Grow a Business That Fuels Your Life, Not Consumes It. HEALTHY YOU 97 Beyond hydration: how water and water-based activities enhance your health. enterprising Women 5
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