by Julie | May 5, 2021 | Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Training, Unconscious Bias
NOT SO FAST, Self-Proclaimed “Ally” I’ve always been a big college football fan. Living in the Midwest and going to Ohio State (or THE Ohio State University), I guess I didn’t have much of a choice in the matter. Despite the obvious needs for more...
by Julie | Apr 28, 2021 | Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Training, Unconscious Bias
Diversity is Comfort with Discomfort Bringing up diversity and inclusion can be uncomfortable, but doesn’t have to be. As an ally, it’s your duty to facilitate comfort with discomfort. The ingredients for comfort with discomfort often rely on trust,...
by Julie | Apr 21, 2021 | Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Training, Unconscious Bias
Allies Signal Safety to Others for Diversity Being an ally is being there for someone that is this different than yourself. Perhaps it’s someone of a different race, gender identity, LGBTQ+, or someone with a disability. There are many more dimensions to...
by Julie | Apr 14, 2021 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training, Unconscious Bias
Five questions to ask to show you are an ally Diversity and inclusion conversations require bravery and courage, and you do not have to do it alone. At Next Pivot Point, we believe we are stronger together, when we all come together as allies. We need people in the...
by Julie | Apr 7, 2021 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training, Unconscious Bias
Diversity and inclusion training has increased, results are stagnant We are at a real crossroads on diversity and inclusion. At the same time many Fortune 500 organizations have proclaimed to be deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, offer diversity training...
by Julie | Mar 31, 2021 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training, Unconscious Bias
Pitfalls to watch out to talk candidly about diversity It has always been the right time to talk about diversity, yet given the global pandemic and racial justice movements worldwide, it is especially important for allies to join the conversation, or risk being...
