Allyship in Action

Women's leadership expert and author, Jo Miller, shares: - Why it is important for ALL voices to be heard (especially women at work) - Self-promotion and why women hold back - Gender socialization and its impact on women in Corporate America - How to build a personal brand around your leadership strengths - Trends for 2020 and beyond for women's leadership Connect with Jo Miller at jomiller.com

Diversity and inclusion expert, Simone Morris, shares: - How to bring our allies on the diversity journey with us - The mindset of inclusive leaders - What inclusive organizations are doing to prioritize investing in diversity and inclusion - How to celebrate black history beyond Black History Month - Embracing brave conversations and creating space for real talk Connect with Simone at https://www...

Diversity and inclusion community engagement expert, Derrin Slack, talks about different diversity dimensions of race and disabilities, sharing: - His back story on being a child on the margin and how it connects to his organization's purpose - Why diversity is uncomfortable and how to overcome it  - Deep relationship building cultures and how they win at inclusion - Shifting candid conversations...

Diversity awareness cannot be a one and done discussion.  April is a great opportunity to build upon past successes with diversity and inclusion and intentionally build another moment of awareness and activity for allies to engage more. In this solo-episode, I share ideas to have a successful discussion with your organization: - Be intentional.  Ensure any program has a follow up exercise or appli...

Did you know that March is Women's History Month?  Organizations focused on diversity and inclusion are hosting events and sharing education on how to be an ally for women leaders. In this epsiode, Julie shares her ideas and what her clients are doing to support Women's History Month. It is not too late to plan an event or share videos and tools for positive change!

Julie candidly discusses what she is doing to celebrate Black History Month and why white people may not feel like it is their history to celebrate.   It is important that we all celebrate it inclusively and Julie shares ideas to meet our allies where they are at. Check out the Inclusion School podcast with Simone Morris at www.inclusionschool.com Listen in my webcast with Ericka Young on this top...

In our fifth season, we are having candid conversations about diversity and inclusion with our team of experts.  In this episode, inclusive leadership expert, Lisa Marie Platske, shares: - Her inspiring story of leading in a male-dominated workplace - Tools for inclusive leaders wanting to build more connection on their teams - The lens of welcoming different perspectives - How to deal with non-in...

In our fifth season, we are having candid conversations about diversity and inclusion with our team of experts.  In this episode, my collaborator on women's leadership, Bea Wray, shares: - Reframing careers as a jungle gym vs. a corporate ladder - The transferable skills of caregivers that organizations can benefit from - Storytelling techniques to communicate complicated strategies - The hard ste...

In our fifth season, we are having candid conversations about diversity and inclusion with our team of experts.  In this episode, my collaborator on privilege, Ericka Young, shares: - How to diversify your social circles - Intersectionality and why it is not about just advancing one diversity dimension - The importance of acknowledging your privilege to help others - What white people can do to be...

In our 5th season, we are interviewing experts in the trenches focused on diversity and inclusion.  In this episode, Bernadette Smith, diversity and inclusion expert, shares: - How marriage equality legislation led to her starting her business focused on diversity and inclusion - The importance of educating front line employees on inclusive communication - Practical communication techniques to lea...

In our fifth season, we are having candid conversations about diversity and inclusion with our team of experts.  In this episode, allies expert, Karen Catlin, shares: - What she did when she looked around the tech industry and saw it becoming maler and paler - Why all voices need to be included in the conversation about diversity - Types of gender bias and how to "Flip it to Test it" - Specific la...

In our fifth season, we are having candid conversations about diversity and inclusion with our team of experts.  In this episode, I&D expert, Michelle Cantor, shares: - The relationship between inclusion, diversity, and change management - How to be intentional with inclusion and diversity - The business case and the human case for diversity - Unconscious bias as the great equalizer for all humans...

Leading like an ally is a journey.  Want to be more inclusive? This episode unpacks four proven methods to be inclusive: Ensure Interview Slates are Diverse Measure Progress on Equality Broaden Diversity to More than Race and Gender Set Expectations for Leaders to Care If you like this content, check out  LeadLikeAnAlly.com  to sign up for our complimentary 30-day preview of our new Lead Like an A...

Leading like an ally is a journey.  Want to be more inclusive? This episode unpacks four proven methods to be inclusive: Define the LGBTQ+ diversity dictionary Learn the gender spectrum Facilitate being out at work Use inclusive pronouns If you like this content, check out  LeadLikeAnAlly.com  to sign up for our complimentary 30-day preview of our new Lead Like an Ally program and get the new book...

Inclusive leaders lead like allies.  They understand racial bias and model inclusion of all races for all people. Want to lead like an ally?  In this episode, you will learn how to: Own Your Role in the System Address Not Seeing Color Focus on Cultural Diversity Use the Term, "People of Color" If you like this content, check out  LeadLikeAnAlly.com  to sign up for our complimentary 30-day preview...

Inclusive leaders lead like allies.  They know understand gender bias and model inclusion of all genders. Want to lead like an ally?  In this episode, you will learn how to: Stop Benevolent Sexism Know Gender Bias Model Inclusive Caregiving Leave Be Clear about Sexual Harassment Policies If you like this content, check out  LeadLikeAnAlly.com  to sign up for our complimentary 30-day preview of our...

Inclusive leaders lead like allies.  They own their bias and manage bias with their teams. Want to lead like an ally?  In this episode, you will learn how to: Check Unconscious Bias Call Out Microaggressions Know the Science of Bias Limit "Othering" People If you like this content, check out  LeadLikeAnAlly.com  to sign up for our complimentary 30-day preview of our new Lead Like an Ally program a...

Inclusive leaders lead like allies.  They know their leadership brand and inclusion is a part of it. Want to lead like an ally?  In this episode, you will learn how to: Know When to Ask vs to Tell Delegate Know the GROW Model Giving to Give Identify Strengths in Others Bolster the Confidence of Others If you like this content, check out  LeadLikeAnAlly.com  to sign up for our complimentary 30-day...

Inclusive leaders lead like allies.  They share their stories and invite others to share their stories. Want to lead like an ally?  In this episode, you will learn how to: Think of a Time When You Were Different Understand Covering Write Out the Story Share the Story If you like this content, check out  LeadLikeAnAlly.com  to sign up for our complimentary 30-day preview of our new Lead Like an All...

Inclusive leaders lead like allies.  They hold space for others to be seen, heard, and feel as they belong. Want to lead like an ally?  In this episode, you will learn how to: Stay Open to Input Be Curious Have Inclusive Meetings Practice Perspective Taking Help Other be Seen and Heard If you like this content, check out  LeadLikeAnAlly.com  to sign up for our complimentary 30-day preview of our n...

Knowing who you are as an ally is a journey.  Want to be more inclusive? This episode unpacks four proven methods to be inclusive: Challenge with Care Be a Mentor Step up as a Sponsor Coach to Success In this pivotal 4th season, you will get a glimpse of our Lead Like an Ally program and book and walk away with tangible tools and strategies to be an even more inclusive leader. Sign up for our comp...

Inclusive leaders lead like allies.  They are calm, cool, and collected when talking about diversity. Want to lead like an ally?  In this episode, you will learn how to: Challenge with Care Conduct Candid Conversations Give and Take Feedback - SBI Model Unpack Privilege If you like this content, check out  LeadLikeAnAlly.com  to sign up for our complimentary 30-day preview of our new Lead Like an...

Inclusive leaders lead like allies.  They manage their behavior and influence the behavior of others. Want to lead like an ally?  In this episode, you will learn how to: Practice Empathy Strengthen Emotional Intelligence Be Vulnerable Seek to Understand If you like this content, check out LeadLikeAnAlly.com to sign up for our complimentary 30-day preview of our new Lead Like an Ally program and ge...

Leaders that lead like allies are far more successful than those that do not practice inclusive leadership. Self-awareness is a journey.  And, it is the first and most critical to showing up as an ally for others.  Want to be more inclusive? This episode unpacks four proven methods to be inclusive:  Know Your Ally Why Set Your Ally Vision Personal SWOT Analysis Activate Your Allyship Plan In this...

This week's podcast features my mentor and marketing expert, Lorraine Ball, founder of Roundpeg .  Lorraine recently updated her organization's values with her team and shares her experience with me. She asked her team, "who do you want to sit next to?" to help them craft specific values and behaviors to hold each other mutually accountable to.  They have now become her hiring criteria and coachin...