Posts Tagged ‘workplace gender equality’
Starting Gender Conversations in the Workplace
We’re at a tipping point. Early in your career, you are taught never to discuss religion, sex or politics in the workplace – ever! Today, things are shifting and your political affiliation, gender, and women’s issues are being talked about on a daily basis. Conversations are taking place from Washington D.C. to Silicon Valley and…
Read MoreWhat You Don’t Know About Gender Inequality (And What To Do About It)
Periodically, I blog for MARC (Men Advocating Real Change). Here is my piece for Women’s History Monday and International Women’s Day. Male engagement is critical to driving long-term advancement for women. I actually believe that upwards of 30% of leaders want to support women’s advancement. The challenge is giving them tangible actions they can take…
Read MoreInterview with Jenna Wolfe: Women at the Tipping Point
Jenna Wolfe invited me to discuss “Women at the Tipping Point … is Corporate America Ready” on the Jenna Wolfe Show. Explain to us what exactly you perceive to be “the tipping point”? During the interview, we talked about the “the tipping point”, women’s rising voices and…
Read MoreThe Gender Conversation QuickStarter Newsletter
Are you ready to start powerful conversations in the workplace about gender, diversity and equality? Many organizations struggle with how to effectively communicate the difference in experiences that men and women are having on the job and in the workplace. “In working with a variety of professional women’s associations, women’s employee resource groups and…
Read MoreWomen at the Tipping Point. Is Corporate America Ready?
Women’s voices are rising. Are we at a flashpoint address workplace inequalities? The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. – Malcolm Gladwell The Start Since 2000, women have been actively working to advance in the workplace — building on the…
Read MoreBlind Spot – Why Companies Need to Approach Women’s Advancement Like a Business Imperative
“Advancing women today is a lot like diet and exercise – everybody knows it’s the right thing to do and nobody does it. We have to move from a conceptual head nod to true advocacy and passion,” said Halter. “It’s not one thing, it’s issues that no one wants to address…because they’re complex, they’re interrelated…
Read MoreWomen@Work Radio Interview: Advancing Women, Engaging Men
We keep expecting women to #leanin, what we need is men to #standup. I was recently interviewed by Laura Zarrow for Women@Work on SiriusXM BusinessRadio111 about advancing women in the workplace and need for male engagement. For decades, we have encouraged women to build their skills or change their leadership style in order to advance in…
Read MoreWorkplace Gender Equality – FOX4 Interview
Engaging Male Champions: Good Day FOX4 Dallas Interview I was recently in the Dallas area to speak to the Network of Executive Women North Dallas about male champions. While in town, I sat down with Dan Godwin from Good Day FOX4 Dallas to discuss workplace gender equality. A number of studies find Texas ranks towards to the…
Read MoreWhy Do Male CEOs Commit to Advancing Women?
Advancing Women in the Workplace Next week is the Simmons Leadership Conference in Boston, MA. The 2016 program celebrates Women Leading Change and features a day of professional development and thought leaders including Carla Harris, Edie Weiner, and Ping Fu. I’m thrilled to be speaking at the event for the 3rd time. For the past…
Read MoreWomen in Technology – Radio Interview
The work of Women in Technology has an incredible impact. Since 1992, Women in Technology has had a mission dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in Georgia’s technology community. Through the WIT COMMUNITY, WIT also educates and encourages girls and young women to pursue careers in STEM. 2015 WIT Woman of the Year Serena…
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