Thought Leadership
Planning a leadership retreat? Here are some ideas to make it productive and inclusive
Leadership retreats are utilizing the precious, sought after time of leaders. Here are some ideas on how to spend it effectively and inclusively After a few years of heavy virtual meetings, leaders are increasingly reconvening in person for deeper dive work. Yet, this...
From the Great Resignation to Quiet Quitting, Here’s Why Good People are Really Leaving and How to Keep Them.
The Great Resignation and "quiet quitting" are far from over. To keep good people, find out why they're leaving and design work with the purpose to center belonging. Originally published by Entrepreneur on November 15th, 2022 I sent an email recently to 500 of my top...
Women are ‘Breaking Up’ with Corporate – Three Strategies to Close the Gender Gap
Women are ‘breaking up’ with Corporate America. This year’s Women in the Workplace report by McKinsey & Company cites three key reasons why women are still exiting corporate roles at higher rates than men: Lack of flexibility in the workplace Limited focus on...
You Have to Weave DEI Into Your Financial Goals If You Want Your Business to Survive.
More organizations are tying compensation to diversity, equity and inclusion goals — and they're seeing better financial results. Here's how to craft the right goals and help push the movement for systemic change. Originally published by Entrepreneur on October 21st,...
Diversity is on the Table at Holiday Gatherings
Tools to manage candid conversations about diversity and inclusion this holiday season With the holiday season upon us, many folks are rightly nervous about dreaded conversations with family members about divisive issues such as politics, religious beliefs, or the...
If You Haven’t Removed Bias from Performance Reviews, Then You’re Not an Inclusive Leader.
Take These Steps to Protect Your Marginalized Employees. Performance reviews are critical to pay, promotion and assignment opportunities — but they often hurt employees in marginalized groups, thanks to biases. Here are some to watch out for and how to remove them...
Women Are Leaving Corporate America for Entrepreneurship. Here’s How to Support Them.
The workplace was designed for men, and the last several years have only reinforced that notion. That's why women are leaving corporate America and opting to be their own boss — and why it's important for allies to educate themselves on the reasons why. Article...
Stop Expecting Marginalized Groups to Lead Diversity Efforts. It’s Time For Allies to Step Up and Put in the Work.
Marginalized groups are being overtasked with leading diversity work, which is driving them away from their jobs — and the No. 1 reason for leaving is burnout. It's time to engage more allies for positive change. Article originally published by Entrepreneur, September...
Keep Politics out of the Workplace? I Disagree. Here’s Why Organizations Need to Encourage Their Employees to Vote
Political issues are human issues and they don’t stop at work The right to vote is a fundamental part of a functioning democracy. Yet, voter turnout in the United States over the past decade continues to lag, averaging 60% in presidential elections and 40% in midterm...
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