Power Moms: How Executive Mothers Navigate Work and Life with Author Joann S. Lublin
Next Practices Weekly recently welcomed legendary journalist, Joann S. Lublin, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist & Author, for a thought-provoking conversation on navigating workplace disruption in 2025, the rise of Agentic AI, and how executive women—especially mothers—are redefining leadership.
The heart of the session was a candid, energizing conversation with Joann S. Lublin, a longtime Wall Street Journal editor, with Lorrie Lykins, Managing Editor & VP of Research at i4cp.
Drawing from her latest book Power Moms, Joann shared stories and strategies from top women executives navigating both C-suites and family life. The discussion wove together current market uncertainty, organizational response strategies, and stories from C-suite women leading the way.
Key themes included:
- The generational shift in how executive mothers lead and live
- Lessons from leaders like Mary Barra and Carly Fiorina
- How inclusive policies and workplace culture shape leadership potential
Joann’s reflections offered both practical guidance and fresh perspective on what true progress looks like for working parents in today’s corporate world.
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