Gender equality is a candid conversation. Ask what are we missing out on by not maximizing the talents of both genders? People sincerely dislike missing out on something. The old adage, “no pain, no gain,” captures this well. We do not change for change’s sake. We...
Gender equality is a candid conversation. Ask what would our organization look like if our gender equality goals were met? Most teams want to be more diverse, they just do not know how to get the conversation started. You are not alone. In fact, the term diversity...
Gender Equality Drives Profitability: The Business Case for Equality We are leaving money on the table. A typical U.S. organization has 20% or less women on their C-suite. Most commonly leading Human Resources, Marketing, or Corporate Communications, women are...
Gender equality producses a positive effect on innovation, decision making, and profitability. I call it the Yin-Yang effect. There is a reason men working alongside women produces superior business results – higher profitability, lower attrition, better ideas,...
Candid conversations are tough. Tough conversations require some tools. Inclusive leaders know how to call out bad behavior. Simple Tips for a Tough Talk Speaking up together is a core strategy in our allies for equality research. In the 40+ talks I have given on...
