Women of NATE Today Newsletter Volume 8, Issue 4 | April 1, 2026
In this issue: Newsletter Welcome, WON Profile, WON in Action, Events, Feature Article, Book Recommendation, and Get Involved.
Welcome
Welcome to the April edition of the Women of NATE Newsletter!
This month, we are turning our focus to one of the most misunderstood and underutilized skills in leadership and everyday life: influence. Influence Is Your Superpower by Yale behavioral scientist Zoe Chance is a thought-provoking and energizing read that offers a fresh lens through which to view your own leadership potential.
At the heart of Chance's book is a simple but transformative message: influence is not manipulation, and it is not reserved for the loudest voice in the room. She argues that true influence is a natural human skill one that can be developed, refined, and used ethically to create positive outcomes for yourself and others. Chance dismantles those misconceptions, reframing influence as an act of genuine connection and a skill that can be put to work in boardrooms, job sites, and every conversation in between.
Meredith Henson is a Project Manager at NextEdge Networks.
WON Profile
Rebecca Halstead
The April WON Profile takes a closer look at Rebecca Halstead, the Director of Safety at Telamon, and the Managing Partner of Alpha One Safety Consulting, LLC. Click on the button below to learn more about Rebecca!
WON in Action
Celebrating the 2026 WON Education Scholarship Recipients
(Watertown, South Dakota) - Women of NATE (WON) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s WON Education Scholarship, an initiative dedicated to supporting and empowering women in their educational journeys.
Two outstanding recipients have each been awarded a $2,000 scholarship to help further their academic and professional goals. These scholarships recognize not only academic achievement, but also leadership, resilience, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
Events
Wake Up With WON Call
Register now for the Quarter Two Wake Up With WON call, Strategic Connections: How to Build, Nurture, and Sustain Meaningful Relationships. This webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 at 10 AM CDT.
Join Moderator, Evelyn Torres of Solaris Technologies, and Speaker, Betty Manetta of Argent Associates, Inc., as they explore strategies for creating authentic connections that foster trust and long-term collaboration in both professional and personal settings.
Women's Leadership Summit 2026
The Women's Leadership Summit brings together the doers and the dreamers, who turn ambition into reality, know their purpose, reimagine their communities, and rise to their highest potential while lifting others along the way. The Women's Leadership Summit focuses on building the new chapter for change by women, for women and of women. Women of NATE aims to identify and redefine new rules of leadership for a new era and help decision-makers of all kinds of organizations create inclusive, equitable cultures that empower women to succeed and also spotlight women who are leading new rules.
Events NATE Attended in March
Visit our website to see which events our NATE Members and Staff visited this month!
Industry Event Calendar
Discover the upcoming industry and safety events this month. Find events like weekend conferences, networking, trade shows, educational meetings, and more. NATE provides a complete list of every event for you to stay informed. Make the most out of these events!
Feature Article
Universal Basic Income—Not the Panacea It’s Advertised As
Do we need universal basic income?
Some economists say we do. They claim that UBI—a taxpayer-funded minimum monthly payment with no strings attached—would reduce poverty and inequality; improve physical and mental health; and provide financial security so that recipients can earn a degree, launch a business, or care for family members.
But we don’t have to take their word for it. A recent UBI experiment has given us some real-world results.
Book Recommendation
Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen
You were born influential. But then you were taught to suppress that power, to follow the rules, to wait your turn, to not make waves. Award-winning Yale professor Zoe Chance will show you how to rediscover the superpower that brings great ideas to life.
Get Involved
Discover More Ways to Be Involved With Women of NATE
Visit the Women of NATE section of the NATE website to learn how you can be involved with WON conferences, webinars, networking socials, and more.
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