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🌐 Join me as the moderator for a dynamic panel discussion on redefining leadership! 🚀 Excited to explore diverse perspectives and reshape traditional notions. Leadership isn't confined to titles; it's about influence and positive change at all levels. Let's embrace diversity, adaptability, and collaboration to navigate the evolving landscape of leadership in the 21st century. 🌍💡 Share your insights and be part of this transformative conversation! #RedefiningLeadership #LeadershipEvolution #DiversityandInclusion #CollaborativeLeadership

As I recruit Chief Diversity Officers in addition to General Counsels, Board Directors, and other executives, I found this article very interesting. Thank you for sharing your insights, Mita Mallick.

Diversity and Inclusion have rightfully taken centre stage, but let's shine a light on their less-discussed sibling: Belonging. Reflecting on the evolution of legal culture, I've identified key strategies to foster a true sense of belonging in our workplaces. You can read more about it in the article - I've even managed to be nostalgic about "shoeless joes" (sort of). Here are five takeaways from the recent GLL London breakfast round table: 1️⃣ Navigating Team Belonging: Identify where you fit in – company, board, senior management, or legal function. Seamless alignment in values and culture is ideal, but what common thread binds you if you can't pinpoint your team? 2️⃣ Balancing Professionalism and Authenticity: Break down the professional-personal life boundary. Fluidity allows colleagues to open up, fostering trust. Embrace the idea that life has professional and personal chapters; you don't have to lay your entire book bare, but allow colleagues to read a little further in. 3️⃣ "Check-In" Energy: A unanimous vote for the power of "check-ins" in nurturing belonging. It's a collective duty for all team members, not just leadership, to actively support each other. Remote or face-to-face, 1:1 interactions hold immense value. 4️⃣ Come Feel The Noize: Identify "amplifiers" within your professional circle, not necessarily in management. They play a vital role in cultivating a culture of belonging. Authentic culture doesn't solely come from the top; learn from every corner of the team. 5️⃣ Measuring Up: Utilize tools like engagement and pulse surveys to enhance belonging. However, be cautious of anonymity risks and ensure these tools lead to meaningful change, not just score-chasing games. Honoured to host "Breakfast With Friends" – the chat was as rich as the poached egg and avo smash! Rubbish pun, I know. Thanks to all who attended. #Belonging #DiversityandInclusion #WorkplaceCulture #GlobalLeadersInLaw #RWGLegalcounsel #robertwaltersgroup #poachedeggsandavosmash

Navigating the corporate world as a Black woman in a leadership role comes with unique challenges. The recent article sheds light on the realities many of us face – from limited autonomy to unfair expectations despite holding high titles. It's time for change. Here are three actionable steps to empower Black women in leadership: Standardize Expectations: Embrace transparency and fairness in setting workloads and measuring success. Ensure Black women receive the same support as their peers. Check Your Bias: Before questioning a Black woman's decisions, examine your assumptions. Treat her expertise with the respect it deserves. Advocate and Amplify: Create space for Black women's voices to be heard. Advocate for their ideas and highlight their contributions. Let's work together to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Read more: https://buff.ly/49fslJg

Respect and kindness, a strategy that can bring success both in leadership and life. Listen to Smruti Sriram, in collaboration with @KPMG Private Enterprise and @Women in Family Business on how her ethically driven family business continues to innovate and adapt in an era of change while remaining true to its core principles. https://lnkd.in/e3SkYW2P

#SupplierDiversity is evolving amid a challenging political environment. With recent court rulings limiting #AffirmativeAction and growing #DEI backlash, organizations need to reevaluate their programs for impact, innovation, and public scrutiny. Time to rebrand—or fully reset? 🔀 The Conference Board Supplier Diversity Leadership Council enlisted experts Kathey Porter and Dr. Fred McKinney to survey the shifting landscape—and professionals on the frontlines of the challenge. Explore their findings on renewing the business case for pursuing a diverse #supplier base in the era ahead. #tcbCouncils 💡 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eyaWkaec 🔗 Supplier Diversity Leadership Council: https://lnkd.in/eFYyVDbV

Excited for our DEI Essentials: Starting the Conversation workshop today with our outstanding Global DEI Consultant Cynthia Nkamicaniye. Together, we shall be exploring: - The common ways that systems of oppression manifest in the workplace and the community (e.g. microaggressions); - The types and impacts of unconscious bias (i.e. inequitable practices and outcomes); - The role of equity, diversity and inclusion practices to address biases and systemic inequities (i.e. individual and organizational efforts); and - How to become more inclusive leaders and colleagues. Have you had DEI training before? If so, what was the biggest takeaway for you? #DEI #diversityandinclusion #bethechange

Thanks, Karen Perham-Lippman MS, CAGS, CDP (Certified Diversity Professional) for bringing this to my attention. DEI initiatives are often challenged or criticized by colleagues, even more so today. Fellow executives and influential department heads can sometimes provide that pushback. I found it insightful to read how these senior leaders cope with the complex DEI environment within their organizations. #dei #csr #keepmovingforward