by Julie | Jul 1, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Future of Work, Lead Like an Ally, Team Building
The pandemic of 2020 has forever changed how we work There are lots of questions looming about the future of work. Leaders and teams alike are asking: What will the future of work look like? How will we interact with each other? What will people care about most? I...
by Julie | May 20, 2020 | Diversity, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Team Building, Training
How to share your diversity story and create a stronger inclusive leader presence There is a business case for diversity – better ideas, better decisions, higher revenue and improved profitability – for starters. There is also a human case for diversity – fairness,...
by Julie | Mar 15, 2020 | Diversity, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Team Building, Training
Virtual work is the new norm for Corporate America, at least for the next several weeks during COVID-19 Given the sudden shift, many teams do not feel prepared for virtual work environments. They are asking questions like, “what do I do to maintain productivity?” or...
by Julie | Mar 1, 2020 | Coaching, Communication, Diversity, Gender Equality, Leadership, Team Building
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...
by Julie | Feb 4, 2020 | Diversity, Generations, Leadership, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training
If you thought those pesky millennials were wreaking havoc in the workplace (full disclaimer: I am one), the next generation that has just entered the workforce, Gen Z, is already making waves. Who is Gen Z? While there still is no official name for them, Gen Z is a...
by Julie | Jan 24, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Generations, Leadership, Team Building, Unconscious Bias
Ageism is a critical dimension of diversity. And, also the biggest area of 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...
