2020 marks a turning point in this country. In light of unprecedented challenge and upheaval ranging from a global pandemic to civil unrest in the wake of police brutality disproportionately leveled against people of color, we are seeing people of all races, ages and ethnicities stepping in and speaking up. Once again, we are reminded [...]
This past week has been unsettling at the very least and deeply depressing at its core. We have a problem and Erica and I want to be part of the solution. But we really don’t know what to say and certainly don’t know what to do. It’s hard to admit that – we’ve come to [...]
Respect in the workplace matters. According to studies conducted by SHRM, Harvard Business Review and Gallup, respect is the number one behavior that leads to happier, more productive and more engaged employees. Every single one of us deserves to work in an environment where we feel valued, appreciated and respected. Where at the very least [...]
Belonging is an innate human need to be part of something larger than ourselves. In this unusual time of social distancing that need for connection may be even more critical. We all understand the need to do our part to help mitigate the spread of this virus, but there are some things we can do [...]
Allies play a very important role in creating inclusive work environments. Allies can help amplify the message, break down barriers and secure support of the masses. So, when you’re ready to step into the role of ally, here are some things you can do to ready yourself and increase your effectiveness. Educate yourself and be [...]
VisionSpring’s Inclusive Leadership Competency Model addresses the concept of inclusive leadership from three main competencies: Leads Self, Leads Others; and Drives Results. This article focuses on the second competency, Leads Others, which we define as the ability and aspiration to develop, motivate and lead people toward common goals and objectives in a way that is [...]
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Diversity Women’s Business Leadership Conference. The Theme of the event was “No More Glass Ceilings: Dispelling Myths, Removing Organizational Barriers, & Equipping Women with Executive Traits to Ensure Leadership Success.” That is a tall order and while we’ve definitely made headway there is certainly more work [...]
Diversity and Inclusion work has been raging on for decades and although we have made some progress - certainly overt prejudice, unfair treatment is on the surface unacceptable in most workplaces - it is abundantly clear that there is so much work left to do. I often find myself pondering a lot of why questions. [...]
There are countless leadership models out there and more recently you can even find inclusive leadership models. Most of these models include some common foundational elements. At VisionSpring, we too have our inclusive leadership model and I am sure to no surprise it includes 3 major competencies: Leads Self – Leads Others – Drives Results. [...]
Honestly I am so tired of this debate – “Can women have it all?” The in vogue response has changed from “sure you can” to “no you can’t” to “yes – but not all at the same time.” And successful career women have been applauded and beat up at the same time for their response [...]
