Equality isn’t a dream—it’s a decision. A decision that defines success in the modern marketplace. Companies that embrace equality as a business imperative will drive innovation, growth, and customer loyalty. Those that don’t? They risk irrelevance, just like Kodak and Blockbuster. Today’s consumers are diverse, and brands that reflect, resonate with, and represent them will lead the future. Leadership is evolving, and the old rules no longer apply. I’m honored to partner with Jay Rosenzweig on this milestone 20th Anniversary Edition of his groundbreaking report. Together, we can close the gender gap in five years—not 134—and build a future where businesses thrive by serving the world as it truly is.

–	Shelley Zalis, CEO & Founder of The Female Quotient