“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.”
– John Quincy Adams
Leadership is everywhere – your family, your community, your workplace. You don’t need a specific title or a corner office to be a leader. You only need to behave like one. This year’s Haverford Speaker Series for Women programming is designed to help expand your vision of leadership in your professional and personal interactions, develop skills to drive positive change, and navigate challenges with resilience.
Please see our lineup of events planned for this year. Locations to follow.
June 17, 2025
11:30AM – 1:00PM
Indispensable Leadership Qualities
The circumstances in which leaders operate are constantly evolving, yet the timeless traits essential for effective leadership remain unchanged. Join us for a conversation with Judith Von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander of DSG Global (Diversified Search Group) as they share insights from their book, Deliberately Different. Through speaker remarks and a roundtable discussion, they’ll explore the enduring characteristics that define successful leaders across generations, industries, and arenas. Discover practical lessons on reading the room, building a culture of care, and embodying the qualities that get you into the room where decisions are made—and empower you to stay there.
September 18, 2025
4:00PM – 6:00PM
Making a Difference with Joyce Abbott
Joyce Abbott, the inspiration behind the hit television series Abbott Elementary, is celebrated for her compassionate leadership and effective classroom management as an educator. Her approach has earned her numerous accolades and, more importantly, has made a meaningful impact on her students and colleagues. Joyce will speak about leadership through service – balancing high expectations with encouragement and the difference you can make by helping others reach their potential. She’ll share a keynote address and then sit down for a fireside chat to answer your questions on her inspiring story.
Media Inquiries
Veronica Mckee, CMP
Direct Phone: 610.995.8758
Email: vmckee@haverfordquality.com
Katie Karsh
Direct Phone: 610.755.8682
Email: katie@gobraithwaite.com
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The market officially ended the President’s post-election honeymoon as the S&P 500 traded into correction territory on March 13, down 10% from the all-time high in mid-February. The last few weeks have been chaotic, to say the least. Regardless of one’s views on the President’s policies and goals, most Americans wish he would be more consistent with his messaging and follow through. Along with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s talking points, the markets are hearing ‘pull back’.
The S&P 500 closed Friday down for the week, but remains just 3% off its all-time high set only nine days prior. However, it may feel worse. Keeping pace of headlines during the past month has been difficult and discerning the news from the noise even more so. The news cycle and markets are moving so quickly, it’s like listening to an audio book set at 2x read-back speed; as hard as you try to follow the narrator, it’s just too fast to keep up.
