Archive for October 2019
Why It’s Time for Men to Stand Up as Allies and Advocates
Tips on how to get men on board as diversity champions I often hear one of these refrains before or after I speak at a women’s conference; ‘I can’t believe they hired a MAN to be the keynote speaker!!! ‘Wow. What a progressive move – inviting a MAN to keynote at a women’s conference. I…
Read MoreHow Boston is Leading the Way to Close the Gender Pay Gap
Public-private partnership is the first of its kind in the nation. When Boston’s Mayor Martin Walsh took office in 2014, he established the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement to enhance the quality of life for Boston women and girls. Throughout his administration, Mayor Walsh has continued to evolve the Boston Women’s Workforce Council, asking employers…
Read More#AdvancingAllWomen | A #NEWSummit2019 Play-by-Play
What a week we had in Atlanta! OK, I’m biased. I’m based in Atlanta, so I’m so proud of the NEW Atlanta chapter and the NEW Leadership Summit that took place in our fair city. Once again, days after a NEW event I’m still trying to process all of the great information and lots of…
Read More4 Tips for Implementing Change in Your Sphere of Influence
Are you ready to be a fearless leader? Large-scale organizational change can often cause fear. There can be comfort in doing things the way they’ve always been done, even when it becomes apparent that change is a strategic business imperative, supported by data or coming, whether we like it or not. To address the fear…
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