Culture, Gender diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, Unconscious bias
Small acts of advocacy are all it takes to make a social movement. The #metoo movement was for the 12 years prior to last year’s Harvey Weinstein scandal a very small force for change. It wasn’t one single event that caused the social explosion. But it was when...
Gender diversity, Unconscious bias
A CEO mentioned recently his frustration with a few of his Senior Leaders who play the ‘merit card’ whenever diversity is raised. In doing so, they stymie good initiatives. Each small block they construct rebuilds the wall as fast as the CEO and supportive leaders...
Gender diversity, Leadership, Unconscious bias
The 19 Victorian Male Champions of Change (MCC) recently reported on the progress they are making towards gender-balanced organisations. In their report, the leaders write: ‘Our best lesson over the last 12 months has been to experience what happens when men step up...
Career Acceleration, Leadership, Motivation, Performance
Let me share with you three simple yet powerful leadership tweaks that will help you boost your career. What got you here won’t get you there. This phrase, which comes from Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, is a very powerful one. Continuing to do more of what you’re good at is...
Gender diversity, Leadership, Unconscious bias
The social divisions that have followed the US election draw into sharp relief how difficult it is to create a real sense of belonging and inclusion for everyone. For those of us concerned with inclusion, how do we bridge the faultlines in our own organizations and...