One truth about tumultuous times like these is that it can be difficult to get a sense of perspective—the kind that allows you to take a bigger view than the day’s headlines and begin to find your voice, your strength, and your role in a changing world. That’s why, this month, we are happy to […]
Many of our beliefs and ideas about feedback are incorrect and counterproductive and have been long distorted by our experiences. Feedback doesn’t have to be a dirty word that brings up feelings of self-doubt. Our ability to give and receive feedback can take our productivity to another level, especially with the added complexities of communication […]
From L to R: Elisabeth Michaels, Strategy & Operations Manager; Sun Yen Cumby, Supply Chain Manager; Jocelyn Chen, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Contract Manufacturing; and Ruth Bram, Game Producer. Not pictured: Michelle Tanaka, Technical Program Manager. Q: You are part of a volunteer group dedicated to empowering women at Facebook. Please tell us about that. […]
With Silicon Valley Bank’s Michelle Draper Q: Nothing prepared any of us for a global pandemic followed by all the social unrest. But what have you found to be some of the most effective communication strategies in this crisis? We’re a human business and we have to communicate in a human way. SVB has five […]
We have all had those moments when we feel like we have communicated something carefully, only to be met with blank stares or even worse, ruffled feathers. In this session, Vernā Myers, a nationally recognized expert and author of Moving Diversity Forward, will teach us how to go from well-meaning to well-doing in our efforts […]
Get up close and personal with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. In this episode of Women Amplified, we explore writing as a vehicle to give a voice to others past and present. Ward’s powerful insights, however, go far beyond writing instruction. Her words serve as an important reminder that we have a responsibility […]
To aid individuals and organizations in developing a better understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Dr. Tiffany Jana—author, speaker, and founder and CEO of TMI Consulting, a diversity and inclusion management consulting company, is offering her best-in-class trainings as an interactive, introspective, and self-paced online academy. Take action now to educate yourself! Available Courses […]
On this week’s Well-Being Wednesday Webinar, Nataly Kogan—author, speaker, and founder of the Happier Method, will host a special webinar on, “Becoming a better emotional ally to people of color—personally and at work.” When Wednesday, Jun 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM What You’ll Learn: How to be a force for good How to start from […]
Selena Rezvani, leadership speaker, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and author of Pushback and The Next Generation of Women is offering a multitude of resources to help women gain confidence and self-advocacy in the workplace including: Complete Confidence in Minutes a brand-new LinkedIn Learning course Women + Work Culture a weekly live stream show on LinkedIn, Thursdays […]
In honor of Mental Health Month—and considering the current state of the world, Anne Grady, best-selling author, speaker, and resilience expert is offering five ways to boost mental health during COVID-19. What You’ll Gain: How to physical distance with social connection How to offer support, not judgement How to practice mind over moment How to […]