by Julie | Jan 24, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Leadership, Team Building, Training, Unconscious Bias
In my talks about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we often liken diversity to gender, race, and/or ethnicity. We like what our brain thinks it can see. These is indeed a distinction between visible and invisible diversity. And, we are generally highly...
by Julie | Jan 6, 2020 | Diversity, Leadership, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training
As humans, we have a deep need for connection and belonging. Dating back to Maslow’s work in 1942, we know that only physiological needs (water, food, shelter) and safety needs (security) are more important than connection and belonging. Once we feel safe physically...
by Julie | Nov 18, 2019 | Diversity, Gender Equality, Leadership
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...
by Julie | Oct 1, 2019 | Diversity, Gender Equality, Leadership, Talent Retention, Training, Uncategorized
Inclusive leadership can be: A flavor of the month program Rinse and repeat Once and done You insert the analogy. I believe inclusive leadership happens consistently, day in and day out. It does not happen alone, it does not happen in a vacuum, and it does not happen...
by Julie | Sep 17, 2019 | Diversity, Gender Equality, Leadership, Talent Retention, Training, Uncategorized
The band Stealers Wheel said it well. “Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, Stuck in the middle with you.” I was a leader in Corporate America for 12 years, and I have been facilitating inclusive leadership in classrooms and on stages...
by Julie | Aug 31, 2019 | Coaching, Diversity, Gender Equality, Goal Setting, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Positive Thinking, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training, Uncategorized
I believe there are 12 Key Attributes of being an Inclusive Leader. Today’s leader has so much vying for their time with office politics, email, and employee conflicts just to name a few. As a leader in Corporate America for 12 years, and facilitating inclusive...
