You Still Need to Have Diversity and Inclusion Conversations This is a fraught time of social and political change. Leaders everywhere are wondering, should I be talking about what I think at work, or keeping my personal and professional worlds separate? Gone are the...
How to Build a Strong Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion The business case for diversity is not a secret. It is not even new information. Harvard Business Review has long been publishing data on this for over a decade. There is a clear ROI. I often share...
Terms to know to lead like an ally on inclusion Inclusion requires candid conversation. It takes bravery and courage, and to start the conversation, language is needed to accelerate the dialogue. Clients regularly ask me, “what can I do to show I am an ally?” ...
Provide women in leadership with equitable tools to close the wage gap If you Google “women’s leadership books,” you will likely find titles that tout confidence, risk taking, influencing, and negotiation. In my first book, Pivot Point, I too identified authenticity,...
Belonging is a critical human need 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...
Self-care is a practice This year, I set a goal to take time out of my business to celebrate success. I spent time doing what matters to me the most by spending time traveling with my daughter, Jane. We spent 21 days in the car together, across 12,000+ miles visiting...
