win(e)d down wednesday

Hazy IPAs set the backdrop for a frank Win(e)d Down Wednesday conversation about workplace gender disparities and why framing it as a women’s issue gives men a pass on being part of the conversation. After learning that women don’t get the same access to mentoring and sponsorship opportunities, Brad Johnson and David Smith set out to better understand what it takes to become excellent mentors to women. Their book, “Athena Rising,” outlines their findings. Pour yourself a cold one and listen to their mentoring dos and don’ts along with tips on finding a mentor.   

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Gretchen Carlson spoke out and took legal action against a media titan and helped launch the #MeToo movement. She went on to found the nonprofit Lift Our Voices and champion bipartisan legislation to make the workplace a safer place for all. During Women’s History Month, Jeffery and Amanda talk with Gretchen Carlson about how to break the bias in our workplaces to forge a diverse, equitable, and inclusive world.

Really? Many of us consider ourselves to be allies, but do our colleagues agree? When was the last time someone benefited from your allyship? Minda Harts found that more than 70 percent of women of color believed that their managers were not invested in their success. Managing a team takes leadership skills, the ability to handle conflict, and the tools to be an effective coach for people to do their best work. In this episode, Minda talks about the core competencies that leaders need to manage diverse talent so that everyone has an opportunity for a seat at the table and to be successful. Don’t miss this candid segment on the intersection of allyship and leadership and the role each of us can play to forge and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

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During Black History Month we’re looking at the role each of us can play to forge and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. To be successful, organizations need to address diversity, equity, inclusion, and belong. In this episode, Dr. Sheila Robinson, founder Diversity Women Media, suggests that we stop the blame game and take a future-focused approach. Listen for her tips on how to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion and how critical communication is at all levels of the organization. Sheila also discusses her new book, Redefining Your Life D.I.E.T.: Transform How You Look, Feel, and Perform.