This article was originally published at Forbes.com. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been overjoyed to watch individuals and organizations launch into conversations about ending racism, building inclusive organizations, and …
Following My Passion: How Earning a Ph.D. is Helping Me Do More of What I Love
Salwa Rahim-Dillard is US Cellular’s Senior Manager for Diversity & Inclusion Strategies and Planning. Below, she shares her thoughts on how earning her doctorate is helping her pursue what she …
Five Leadership Theories and How to Apply Them
When Kathleen Yosko, now CEO of Northwestern Medicine’s Marianjoy Rehabilitation Center, began her first job as a hospital president, there was no onboarding process planned, and no one to welcome …
Lengthening Paid Maternity Leave: Is it Enough to Propel Women to the C-Suite & Beyond?
According to Women in the Workplace, a study conducted by McKinsey & Company in conjunction with Lean In, women represent 20% of the executives in the c-suite. According to Women …
Diversity & Inclusion Require Authentic Leadership, says New Research
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release Date: June 5, 2016 Research says: if you want to create a more diverse and inclusive company, be a more authentic leader Chicago, IL (June …
Beyond Optics: The True Power of Diversity to Unleash Innovation and Drive Success
Research shows that 86 percent of companies support diversity and inclusion, understanding its value in the workplace from both an ethical perspective and a financial one. So why doesn’t …
Winning Hearts & Minds: The Battle for Diversity & Inclusion Needs Authentic Leadership (Here’s Where to Start)
As a diversity and inclusion executive, I’ve watched many initiatives waver, stall, or at worse, completely fail. What brings about these downfalls isn’t strategy – the ideas are usually sound. …