Gender equality is often a delicate conversation that does not need to be. Gender equality elicits polarizing responses from people. In my speaking and training, I hear these apathetic responses: Things are way better than they were many years ago We have more women...
Having allies increases diversity and inclusion success rates by 3X Diversity and inclusion is not just a nice to have, it is a must have. The power of diversity is understood when we learn to value and respect every individual irrespective of their culture or...
Accepting gender as a spectrum benefits all humans “Boys will be boys” – said a parent to excuse roughhousing behavior “Don’t be bossy” – said a caregiver to a young girl speaking up Gendered language starts early. What if we recognized there is a gender spectrum?...
What We Can Learn about Diversity Training from the Game “Guess Who?” For kids growing up in the 90’s, “Guess Who?” was a focal point of many family board game collections. In the throes of my own childhood nostalgia, I bought the game for my five-year old daughter...
By: LIsa Sirkin Vielee, collaborator of Pivot Point As Lisa shares, 2019 was a big year for women. But, have things really changed? What opportunities remain? What will finally close the gaps for women in the workplace? I know I wrestle with these questions, and...
I recently sat down with someone that identifies as gender non-binary. Due to the delicate nature of our discussion, and for their own fear that they could risk losing their job if their employer knew, we are protecting their anonymity. I was curious to share the...
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