We are excited to announce the release of the 2026 Women in Leadership Magazine, Shaping Tomorrow.

This new edition captures many of the insights, conversations, and leadership perspectives shared during the Brandon Hall Group Women in Leadership Summit. The magazine brings together executives, HR leaders and learning professionals who are working to advance leadership development and create more inclusive workplaces.

The Women in Leadership Summit has always been about more than just discussion. It is a place where leaders share real experiences, research insights and practical strategies that organizations can use to strengthen leadership pipelines and support the next generation of women leaders.

The magazine reflects those conversations.

Why This Conversation Matters

Despite progress, organizations still face challenges when it comes to advancing women in leadership.

Our research shows that only 28 percent of organizations report being highly effective at developing women for senior leadership roles and fewer than 14 percent have reached more than 50 percent representation of women in senior leadership positions.

These numbers highlight why continued dialogue, research and leadership development are so important.

Throughout the magazine, you will hear from leaders across organizations, including Pfizer, Bank of America, Verizon, Johnson & Johnson and Weatherby Healthcare, sharing their perspectives on topics such as:

• Leading through disruption and change
• Building workplace cultures rooted in empathy and innovation
• The role women must play in shaping the future of AI leadership
• Sustainable leadership and avoiding burnout
• Practical approaches to inclusive leadership

These stories and insights are designed to help leaders translate ideas into action.

Looking Ahead to the 2026 Summit

The conversations that inspired this magazine will continue later this year.

On November 17 and 18, 2026, Brandon Hall Group will host an expanded leadership experience at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus.

The event will introduce a new format designed to deepen leadership conversations.

The program will begin with the Leadership Development Summit on November 17, a full-day event focused on leading through complexity, disruption, and digital transformation.

On November 18, the Women in Leadership Summit will bring together executives for a focused half-day discussion on advancing women at the highest levels of leadership. Topics will include executive presence, sponsorship, influence and navigating the path to the C-suite.

Together, these events create a unique opportunity for leaders to connect research with real-world leadership challenges.

Explore the Magazine

If you are passionate about leadership development, advancing women in leadership or building stronger and more inclusive organizations, we invite you to explore the magazine.

You can download the Women in Leadership Magazine at https://web.brandonhall.com/women-in-leadership-magazine and learn more about the upcoming summit here: https://web.cvent.com/event/91deb7fe-3746-4f5a-b1b5-376aa30d2196/summary/

We hope the stories and insights in these pages inspire new ideas, meaningful conversations and continued progress in shaping the future of leadership.

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Last week, I was privileged to visit Absorb Software’s beautiful headquarters in Calgary, Canada. The attention to detail in their office design, with each floor customized to match their logo colors and branding, truly showcases their innovative and creative spirit.

Inspiring Leadership

CEO Kimberly Williams has cultivated an environment that fosters success by aligning and hiring like-minded individuals. Her track record of success, including her previous role at CST Holdings, where she led the company from fifth to first in its market, speaks volumes about her capabilities. During our visit, we collaborated on a video podcast where we chatted about strategic learning systems that I’m excited to share, as it offers invaluable insights into her authentic leadership style.

Innovative Technology

Meeting with the executive team, including Obaidur Rashid (CTO), Craig Basford (EVP Product), Saravana Sivanandham (CMO), and Vanessa Ogibowski (Head of Product Marketing), provided a comprehensive overview of Absorb’s technology and client-centric approach to development. Their focus on performance, scalability, quality and responsiveness demonstrates a genuine commitment to excellence.

Key takeaways from the product demo include:

Analyze BI Reporting:

An AI-powered reporting layer that sits on top of their platform, featuring:

• Natural language processing for simple queries.
• Trend analysis and forecasting capabilities.
• eCommerce and user data integration.
• Customizable reports with flexible role-based access.
• The ability to analyze data directly to provide customers with direct access to their LMS data within their own BI tools.

Create Course Authoring:

• AI-powered course creation from various content types (PDF, texts, prompts).
• Content and design separation for flexibility.
• Voice-over generation with AI.
• A full-fledged authoring tool with review functionality to ensure quality and mitigate AI hallucinations.

Skills Platform:

• Self-assessment tools for learners.
• Personalized job role identification and AI-powered career development paths.
• Upcoming features include manager assessment and peer assessment.
• Includes 1,500+ job roles, 10K+ skills, 200+ competencies and 20K+ course content library.

Culture and Environment

Absorb Software believes in creating a culture that balances hard, critical work with fun. They exemplified this by taking us to Banff, where we conducted strategic planning against the backdrop of the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. This experience set a new standard for productive and inspiring business meetings.

Conclusion

Absorb’s combination of innovative technology, client-focused development, strategic leadership, and a passionate team sets it apart in the industry. It is a company to watch in the learning management and educational technology space.

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