Mita Mallick’s Post

We will no longer accept the gaslighting that occurs when it comes to ensuring we are paid fairly & equitably. Because over the course of my career, when I have tried to ask for more, they said: ❌ “Wow, seems like you are over compensated for what you do.” ❌ “Why are you asking for a raise? You and your husband make more than enough money.” ❌ “Really, you think you are worth that much?” And more. So don’t try to gaslight us into thinking we are not worth that much. Because we will no longer settle for less. Now I say in response: ✅ I am compensated based on my track record of delivering results. I have earned this number. ✅ What does how much my husband makes have anything to do with my impact at work and how I am compensated? ✅ Yes I am worth this much. I am worth every penny. What advice do you have to ensure you are being paid what you have earned and deserve? #inclusion #culture #leadership #MitaMallick

What has been the best piece of advice you've received from a mentor? For me, it was: Focus on your superpower and what makes you stand out. My writing ☺️ Honored to be featured in the Paradigm for Parity newsletter talking about my book Reimagine Inclusion, the impact sponsors have had on my career and more! Thanks to Nadine Bullock-Pottinga Kathleen Luparello Sandra Quince Shauna Blaize & Brigid Dean 🙏🏾 #inclusion #leadership #culture #MitaMallick

Some toxic leaders don’t need another executive coach. They need therapy. Over the years, I have watched coaching in our workplaces become: ❌ The go to solution to fix everything ❌ Be weaponized & repeatedly misused ❌ Deployed without any accountability or action plan And more. In my book, Reimagine Inclusion, I address the truth: that most toxic leaders are deeply hurt & wounded. They need therapy and other support that coaching alone can’t provide. And coaching isn’t often the answer. Hurt leaders will continue to lash out and hurt and harm their teams: it provides them with that temporary sense of control and relief. We know hurt people hurt people. But that doesn’t mean we should allow toxic leaders to continue harming those around them. What role do you think companies have in helping toxic leaders heal? Or not? #leadership #inclusion #culture #MitaMallick

Friends supporting friends. Josh Saterman was leading a workshop for one of his many clients. He brought copies of his own book: Arrive. Drive. Thrive. Co-authored with Nettie Nitzberg, M.ED & Gerald Hutchinson. He also brought copies of my book Reimagine Inclusion. 🥺 This is what it looks like to lift up others. This is what allyship in action looks like. This our reminder that there’s a space for all of us to win- together. Who are you lifting up today? #leadership #inclusion #culture #MitaMallick

Dear Leaders, Our employees can become the forgotten customer. We spend so much time thinking about the external marketplace: 👉🏿 What we are going to sell to who & how & where 👉🏿 Fixing problems as soon as they arise, believing “the customer is always right” 👉🏿Being hyper focused on the customer having a great experience Imagine if we spent as much time caring for our employees as we did our customers: ✨If we cared about their experiences after we hired them; consistently checking in & asking them ✨If we listened to their feedback instead of labeling them troublemakers & believed they were right ✨If we cared about exit interviews as much as we did customer reviews and used those insights to make our culture stronger And more. Would our employees give us a 5 star ⭐️ rating? #leadership #inclusion #culture #MitaMallick

For most of my career, I learned to downplay my achievements. Because I wanted to be liked. I wanted to be included. I wanted to fit in. Because in those moments when I did talk about my achievements. I watched former bosses & colleagues become uncomfortable. Some said I was “overconfident.” Others became threatened by me. So over the years, I downplayed my achievements: ❌ That isn’t a big deal. ❌ I am surprised they picked me for the promotion. ❌ Everyone is getting that award these days. And more. The price we pay to be well liked and fit in at work can be costly. I would be lying if I said I still didn’t walk that tightrope. And I am learning more & more to accept & embrace my accomplishments. My response now: 💥Thank you so much.💥 Are you still downplaying your achievements? Or are you embracing them? #inclusion #leadership #culture #MitaMallick

Before we rush to label Someone as a “Poor Performer” Let’s ask ourselves the following questions: 1️⃣ Were they onboarded properly? Or did you expect HR to take care of it? 2️⃣ Are they clear on what’s expected of them in this role? What’s in the job description? 3️⃣ Have you given them clear feedback or waiting for the annual performance review? 4️⃣ Are you coaching them through mistakes? 5️⃣ Do you expect them to just figure it out like you did? 6️⃣ Do you notice other team members excluding them and not helping them? 7️⃣ Have you asked how you can help better support them? So before we rush to label Someone as a “Poor Performer” Let’s ask ourselves If we set them up to succeed Or fail. What else would you add? #leadership #inclusion #culture #MitaMallick

We are entering work this week Turning it all up. Turning up our magic. Turning up our voice. Turning up our strength. Turning up our humor. Turning up our confidence. Turning up our kindness. Turning up our volume. Turning up our gratitude. No more dialing ourselves back. It’s time to turn up everything. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 What are you ready to turn up? #leadership #culture #inclusion #MitaMallick Image source: Instagram

Dear Leaders, If you once worked for a leader who constantly put you down. If you once worked for a leader who never had your back. If you once worked for a leader who yelled and screamed at you. If you once worked for a leader who never showed their gratitude & appreciation for you. If you once worked for a leader who never believed in your potential. Don’t become that leader. Don’t accept, role model or perpetuate toxic leadership. Be the leader you never had. How are you breaking the cycle of toxic leadership? #inclusion #leadership #culture #MitaMallick

I do believe in forgiveness and moving forward. Especially if someone apologizes For how they once treated you in the workplace. Just because you apologize And we accept The apology Doesn’t mean We are “friends” And the door is Reopened. Doesn’t mean we want to start over And be in touch. And I do wish You all the best As you move forward. Why do you think some former colleagues & bosses think that if they apologize this automatically means we are “friends” again? #leadership #inclusion #culture #MitaMallick