Leadership lessons from mountain climbing
Werner Berger, who began climbing mountains when he was 55, says great leaders get out of their comfort zone and… Read More »
Why pronoun inclusivity matters for your workforce
Employers can create a more inclusive culture for the LGBTQ+ community through the use of dedicated employee resource groups, particularly… Read More »
Black women often feel more comfortable working remotely
The comfort and flexibility of remote work appeals to many people, but Black women often find the model also helps… Read More »
How to keep your anxiety from affecting the team
When feeling anxious, pause to recognize your emotions, deliberately interrupt your negative thought pattern and change locations, such as with… Read More »
What is the path to addressing racism?
Individuals, business and society can only address racism after recognizing it exists, exploring root causes and being willing to do… Read More »
New NYC eatery to spotlight inclusivity, diversity
Chef Jeremy Salamon is flipping the adversity and abuse he faced during years of working in kitchens to launch Agi,… Read More »
Reports of harassment surround new “Top Chef” winner
Viewers are taking to social media to call out “Top Chef: Portland” for declaring Gabe Erales the winner amid reports… Read More »
Black winemakers in Ore. are rewriting the rules
Black winemakers and vineyard owners in Oregon’s Willamette Valley are doing all they can to beat the odds and bring… Read More »
Why 3 is a magic number when you communicate
Take a lesson from comedians and communicate in sets of three, easy-to-remember messages, which can help reinforce your point. “Rather… Read More »
3 ways to master the art of colleague communication
Put yourself in your team members’ shoes, ask what kind of information they need and find out what communication style… Read More »
How one transgender CEO is leveling the playing field
Bradley & Parker CEO Wynne Nowland, who came out as transgender at her organization in 2017 after working there for… Read More »
An in-depth look at America’s racial wage gap
The educational attainment gap may have narrowed in the last 40 years between Black and white Americans, but the wage… Read More »
How to help women of color climb the corporate ladder
To help women of color attain senior leadership positions, give them opportunities to head team projects, create employee resource groups… Read More »
Employers must consider age, ability in diversity efforts
Employers are paying more attention to diversity, equity and inclusion in their work cultures, but ageism and ableism need to… Read More »
Doritos pledges $5M to support Black “changemakers”
PepsiCo’s Doritos brand has created the “Solid Black” program that pledges an investment of over $5 million to support seven… Read More »
Distill Ventures aims to launch diverse drinks businesses
Diageo’s investment accelerator Distill Ventures is pouring $5 million into a program aimed at helping drinks entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups… Read More »
Restaurant brands continue diversity efforts
Restaurant companies, including McDonald’s, KFC and KFC’s parent company Yum Brands, have continued efforts to bolster diversity, equity and inclusion…. Read More »
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How to build your team’s trust in your leadership
Give your team clear goals and expectations, communicate openly, delegate responsibilities and be positive to strengthen your team’s trust in… Read More »
4 ways to integrate parenting lessons into leadership
Parenting during the pandemic has taught many leaders the value of relying on others for advice, managing multiple events under… Read More »
Avoid productivity burnout by sharing the load
Productivity can become toxic if you’re overscheduling yourself and not relying on team members and colleagues to help get everything… Read More »
Report highlights need to address systemic racism
Insufficient investigations and a collective unwillingness to acknowledge systemic racism mean that law enforcement officers who kill or otherwise violate… Read More »