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"Engaging with people and really going into listening mode to understand what they see and how it feels is the only way we are going to change," Reflections from CEO for Gender Equity and CGE Board member Graham Kerr, CEO of South32, on his gender equity journey. Check out Graham’s CEO conversation and discover the transformative impact of gender equity through his insights, including enhanced safety and performance, driven by three pivotal actions: 📈 Increased family leave support 💼 Promotions during parental leave 👩🏽💼👨💼 Fostering a gender-balanced executive team Want to start your gender equity journey? Contact info@ceosforgenderequity.com.au #CEOsForGenderEquity #South32 #CEOInsights #CEO

Discover Main Roads Western Australia's commitment to gender equity with Managing Director John Erceg’s CEO Conversation, here are some sneak peaks of the conversation:    ✔️ Key Actions:    - Acknowledge past shortcomings.    - Inspire STEM engagement.    - Implement mentoring programs.    ❌ Challenges Faced:    - Neglecting the previous strategy's continuity.    - Lack of agreed measures diluted impact.    🎓 Valuable Learnings:    - Attracting new talent is pivotal.    - CEOS for Gender Equity brings transformative insights.    - Adopting a holistic diversity approach is crucial.    🔍 Present Focus:  You’ll have to watch and find out!     Watch John’s candid conversation below!     #CEOsforGenderEquity #CEO #CEOInsights #CEOConversations #InclusionLeadership 

Hello friends! 🙋♀️ Since stepping down as the executive director of The Women's Impact Alliance last fall, I've been contemplating where I can be most useful. After much reflection, I've realized that the world urgently needs a revival of civil discourse. 🌍💬 To bring civil discourse back to life, we must bring it out of the academic realm, which can be inaccessible to many. We must extract it from the divisive realm of politics and remove it from the outrage-driven mainstream media. In short, for civil discourse to prevail, it must once again find its place around our kitchen tables. That's why I'm excited to announce the launch of my new newsletter, "Common Ground"! Each week, I'll share insights on what's holding civil discourse back and provide practical tools for constructive dialogue. It's a small start, but I'm hoping that this tiny acorn will find sunlight and fertile soil to sprout. 🌱 My first post landed on Substack today, I'd be glad if you'd take a read about my reasonings and plans for starting "Common Ground" - https://lnkd.in/gKAWqG7W Would you like to get involved? 1. Please sign up for "Common Ground"! I'd be thrilled to have your support. ❤️ 2. Share the newsletter with your friends and family who might be interested. I'm eager to engage with diverse perspectives, I think we all need to work harder to break out of our own echo chambers. The big question I want to answer is: Can we return to a respectful exchange of ideas to improve society? I intend to try, and I encourage you to join me. 🙌 Let's find common ground together! Jane P.S. To sign up for the newsletter, just go here: https://lnkd.in/gSCr8F96 #civildiscourse #keeptalking #diversity #commonground #commongood #polarization #society #culture Tiffany Vora Athena Katsaros Tia Kansara Ph.D. Hon FRIBA Tara Robertson, CPCC, ACC Aaron Hurst Pascal Finette Jeffrey Rogers Maria Fernanda Saldarriaga Pedro Mejia Monica Phillips Ryan Merkley Daniel Epstein Wingee Sin Catherine Berman Rachel Schall Thomas Carey Baker Skylar Gieseke Amber Smith Elise Falcone Rankin Charlie Friesen

In a moment that demands introspection and growth, Dr. Ruby Ababio-Fernandez, our Executive Vice President of Programming and Development, challenges us to confront our discomfort head-on. As we navigate conversations on race, the theme of last year's Courageous Conversation® National Summit, 'We Hold These Truths...', echoes a vital question. Are we genuinely embracing equality or finding excuses to remain stagnant? How are we moving forward in our journey toward understanding and justice?

Act One: IGNITE WITHIN: MyJourney of Self-DiscoveryFrom the first spark of curiosity to the blazing flame of self-awareness, Act One was a transformative journey. Embracing my strengths, confronting my fears, and honing my vision, I ignited a fire within. This chapter has ended, but the embers of growth continue to burn brightly as I move forward, ready to inspire and uplift others with my newfound clarity and purpose. Guzakuza  @Ignite -African women in agribusiness fellowship 

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Check out this Q&A featuring Kelley Cornish, President and CEO of the T.D. Jakes Foundation, with HerAgenda.com. ✨✨ Gain valuable insights into leadership and impact! Comment below with your key takeaway. #leadershiptalks #tdjakesfoundation

Because it’s 2024… I was honoured to participate in a lively discussion Friday at Urban Partners just as we entered Pride Weekend in Copenhagen.  Together with Gry Gronenberg from Urban Partners, Louise Sjøntoft from NCC, Ezra Leader from 3XN/GXN and moderated by Frederik Nagel Fryland, we discussed the question – ‘How do we get to the end of the Rainbow?’ with a focus on LGBTQ+ in Danish Real Estate. As Chair of ULI Denmark, I was able to celebrate the ULI Platform on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  Through robust initiatives, it seeks not only to show why this is important for companies in real estate to reflect on – but also how to implement some concrete policies in our respective organizations.  ULI Europe has participated in a ground breaking survey which spans across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, gathering information from nearly 300 real estate companies with over a trillion dollars under real estate management.  This survey has concrete DEI goals & objectives; along with a list of the 10 most impactful policies. Quite frankly, a DEI policy is very much about attraction and retention of talent – but more importantly, it’s about people.  Respect, Belonging and Meaning.  Through the entire talent ecosystem of access, hiring, belonging and elevation; a DEI strategy is empowering for any company in real estate (or any other sector) that wishes to reflect society. If interested, check out how  DEI is underpinning ULI mission priorities: https://lnkd.in/dARWqe2u and the global real estate DEI survey: https://lnkd.in/d2V8TKzj 

What's the actual importance of empowering and investing in the youth of America to lead the country to success? We highlight the historical examples of young leaders making significant change and emphasizes the need to provide resources and education for young people to develop their skills and become successful leaders in a rapidly evolving world. We also discuss Rollan Roberts II vision in areas where youth empowerment is crucial, including #education, #healthcare, #immigration, #energy and #environmental policy. Read further and proceed to support #RollanRobertsforChange --prioritizing #youthempowerment and #inclusion in decision-making processes. #policymaking #RollanRoberts #unstoppable #youthdevelopment #youthleadership #youngprofessionals #youngleaders #youthadvocacy #VisionforAmerica #VoiceforHumanity #generationaldifferences

This is the clearest articulation of the primary reason for liberal democratic societies- preserving individual and, with it, minority rights. https://lnkd.in/ezmapPh5