Parity Podcast

My book begins at the scene of a mushroom cloud above the small neighborhood where I grew up, and the tragic loss of my cousin in a house fire. The incident leaves a burning question: could it have been prevented? Revisiting a tragic loss on February 9, 2021, I begin by describing what has become emblematic of systemic failure that is especially felt in America’s #rural towns, where people struggle in the absence of opportunity. While there is no shortage of critics who would prefer to see the enormous #wealth of private firms diminished, if leaders embrace the notion of being a conscientious #executive, they can instead use the free enterprise system to mobilize enormous social good and social mobility, particularly in rural communities. So, will the #millennial generation forge lasting change, or end up like all the generations before? I believe that even old things can be made anew. Preorder now: https://lnkd.in/dkEDXTvf

When the rules are co-defined by all genders, we all thrive. Instead of encouraging women to be more like men, we need organizations to meet women where they are and build a culture that values gender equality, inclusion and a genuine sense of belonging for everyone. That means addressing the systemic challenges that adversely affect women: paid caregiving leave, zero tolerance for sexual harassment and pay equity. #diversityandinclusion #allyship #leadership

“Be her raving fan,” they said. Guests of American Bankers Association Women and Allies Forum learned so much from Brad Johnson and David Smith! They are the authors of Athena Rising and Good Guys and are men on a mission to encourage more men to be allies. When men are involved in women’s leadership, 96% of organizations report progress. When they aren’t involved, only 30% see progress. I was SO ENCOURAGED by the number of men in the audience. Thank you for joining, and learning alongside us.✌️ Together, we learned that the best allies learn when to speak up, when to listen, and when to ask questions. We learned that allies will make mistakes, and when we do, we will learn and do better next time. We learned that allies need to do some homework. For example, many people assume that women will pause their careers to have children. The truth is that only 2% of women leave for family reasons. Women are much more likely to leave if they aren’t given opportunities and equitable pay. One of the best ways to be an ally is to be a sponsor which includes: -advocating for a woman especially at key career moments -creating visibility -supporting promotions -opening doors for professional development -expanding networks with introductions -challenging biased opinions and stereotypes -coaching women for significant career moves Women have significantly fewer sponsors as compared to men. But you can fix that. “Be her raving fan,” they said. You can continue the conversation with a new workshop on How to Be An Inclusive Leader and Ally using Karen Catlin’s new allyship workbook! Reach out for registration information. #womenleaders #allyship #womeninbanking

I had not thought about how gaslighting plays out in the workplace: https://lnkd.in/eKaJjjij #equityinclusiondiversity