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We’re excited to support the upcoming WISTA SL event, 'Charting the Course of Your Success in a Disruptive World,' featuring the Global transformation thought leader, Karen Leong! Don't miss out—come aboard and be part of this exciting event to learn how to steer towards new opportunities and achieve your goals 🎉📅 #MercantileMarineManagement #WISTASL #SuccessJourney #KarenLeong #JoinUs"

You have questions, Nancy Whiteman and Joe Hodas have answers. Catch the replay from Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference for firsthand insights into our recent leadership transition and the future ahead with Canopy USA.

Delighted to share the stage and give a key note speech on the Power of Colour & How to build an influential, credible personal brand for greater success in the work place. Colour is the fastest way to stand out without having to speak. 🌈 You have 7 seconds to make a positive, long lasting first impression. 90% of those first impressions last forever. Take a moment to let that sink in when you’re interviewing. #power #colourexpert #confidencebuilding #iwd #iwd2024 #empoweringwomen

Business/Employee Resource Groups can be a powerful tool to accelerate the development of future leaders from underrepresented groups within organizations. At enERGize 2024, an event promoted by Catalyst Inc., I shared my insights on how companies can strategically manage these groups. Find more highlights from this event here: https://lnkd.in/dPsxbWVu

Embracing the three L’s—openness to difference, curiosity about change, and love toward others—can transform your organisation’s culture. 🌟 How do you foster openness to difference? Discover more: link 💡 #DEI #Inclusion #Leadership

In the DMV and looking to learn more about a group of women in energy and environmental roles? Check out this kickoff event from CWEEL National Capital Chapter!

It’s not just about discussing ideas, it’s about putting them to the test. We must always be willing to experiment with new methods and approaches. It’s the only way to learn what works, what doesn't, and where we can improve. Want to be part of the solution? Join our community of emerging leaders here: https://lnkd.in/e5Bsddt9

7 Reasons Your Organization Isn’t Making DEI Progress and How to Address It In her insightful article, Malia C. Lazu highlights that effective DEI implementation goes beyond strong pledges. It requires addressing underlying attitudes and biases within company culture. Here are some common barriers identified through culture audits: 1. Seeing DEI as Charity: Recognizing DEI as a strategic business choice rather than a charitable act can unlock diverse talent and enhance innovation. 2. Commitment Without Action: Verbal commitments are insufficient without aligning policies and budgets to support DEI initiatives. 3. Resistance from Middle Management: Middle managers significantly influence company culture. Their buy-in is essential for fostering an inclusive environment. 4. Misunderstanding High Performance: Being a high performer does not guarantee good management. Emotional intelligence is crucial for leading diverse teams. 5. Ineffective Succession Planning: Companies must actively identify and groom diverse talent for leadership roles to change the status quo. 6. No Budget, No Time: Effective DEI efforts require investment in time and resources, alongside a willingness to learn and adapt. 7. Exhaustion of People of Color: Recognizing the fatigue faced by marginalized groups and incorporating reparative measures is essential for genuine progress. The 3 L's Approach To cultivate a culture that embraces diversity, organizations should focus on: Listen: Develop situational awareness through active listening to understand different perspectives. Learn: Engage with communities to become informed allies and support their initiatives instead of dictating terms. Love: Ensure that DEI efforts are genuinely caring and relevant, fostering authentic connections within the community. For a deeper understanding, explore Malia C. Lazu's book, From Intention to Impact: A Practical Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Navigating the increasingly complex societal challenges companies face is something we and many other businesses spend a lot of time on these days. How do we best address these challenges, and how do we communicate what we are doing without alienating parts of our audience or getting accused of not being transparent or sincere?   To help better equip our Corporate Affairs teams at Mars, we’ve launched a capability-building program that focuses on navigating a volatile and complex world, addressing new audiences and credibly demonstrating our progress - led by my good friends and fellow Associates Helen Mills & Lara McCauley. As part of these efforts, we recently hosted an online session for 110+ Corporate Affairs leaders across our business, diving into the quagmire with Alison Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business. I had wanted to speak to Alison for a while – since reading her latest book Higher Ground – How Business can do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World. Very fitting title and the conversation didn’t disappoint!     We covered a lot of ground, from building trust through #Purpose (avoiding ‘managing to reputation’ but continue to build it), #Transparency & #Accountability (avoid ‘baggy, vague, overambitious goals and self-aggrandizing commitments’), Speaking vs Doing (be objective, empowered and consistent), it's about #Progress not #Promises, as we like to say at Mars. And a whole lot more that I wouldn't be able to do justice here. You really do have to buy the book...   Alison, I really enjoyed the conversation and so did our many Associates from around the world. Thanks again for taking the time.