Are You an Inclusive Leader? The core aspects of leadership are timeless – setting direction and influencing others to achieve important goals. But a more recently defined capability – inclusive leadership – is essential for achieving success in our increasingly diverse world, marketplace and workplace. I recall the dismay of one executive when a lot … Read more

Winning Today’s Talent War Including, Engaging and Inspiring Today’s Workforce  Where have all the talented employees gone? To the organizations that value them and show it! In today’s extraordinarily tight labor market, how can your organization build and keep a stellar, competitive workforce? Read on! THE CHALLENGE With the U.S. unemployment rate holding at 3.9 … Read more

The Millennial Brand Phenomenon Millennials – the tech-savvy generation born between 1980 and 2000 are now the fastest-growing generation of customers in the world marketplace as well as the largest generation in the U.S. labor force. According to the Pew Center for Research, these technology-wise, cause-oriented, team-focused workers make up 35 percent of the American … Read more

Beyond Unconscious Bias – Leadership Insights and Actions Everyone is biased – even you. Unconscious bias is a prejudice that we are unaware of, and which happens outside of our control. It is a bias that occurs automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgments and assessments of people and situations, influenced by … Read more

Can strategic networking help to pave the way for more women in the C-Suite? What about the board? Yes, and Yes! Effective male allies support, advocate for, sponsor and take actions such as collaborating on key initiatives, to help women advance. Given that men – mostly white men – are at the helm of industry and executive decision … Read more