The “glass ceiling” is a metaphor for an invisible boundary that women are unlikely or unable to cross in a workplace culture dominated by men. Specifically, the glass ceiling refers to women’s barriers in ascending to higher management and leadership positions, due to overt or covert bias.

In this video, we explore whether DEI is making people too sensitive. Join us as we discuss why some individuals feel this way and why it’s important to understand the reasons behind certain reactions. Learn more about the importance of empathy and compassion in navigating complex social issues.
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In this video Jamie and Donald discuss how to continue to grow in inclusive leadership, specifically in giving feedback. They remind us to couch feedback in empathy and with the health of the whole business in mind.

Benefit corporations or “B corps” are increasingly popular among social-minded entrepreneurs and investors for a number of reasons, including shared values and financial performance. Learn why more investment dollars are going to B corps.

Jamie discusses when she first became a manager and the lessons she learned as she transitioned into the role. Her top 2 tips? Listen and treat others the way they want to be treated.

Learn the importance of communicating and acting authentically to be an inclusive leader. For the full webinar, visit
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Tremendous progress has been made toward achieving workplace equality for women, but the work isn’t complete. One contributing factor is the way employers word job descriptions. Find out why and learn how we can start to fix this problem.

As a highly reliable leader, you pride yourself on your work ethic, commitment to excellence, and accountability. However, reliable leaders can sometimes become so focused on their professional goals and responsibilities that they ignore their own personal well-being. Consider these five key stra...

In this video, Head of Consulting Jamie Ousterout details her top tips for leaders to learn about DEI in their daily workflow.

Empathy allows leaders to connect with their colleagues on a personal level, no matter their cultural background or identity. Explore three bottom-line benefits of empathy and three tips to foster empathy on your team.

First-generation professionals are defined as people who have moved from a working-class background to a white-collar career. Learn steps to remove class bias from the workplace and instead provide equal footing to first-generation professionals.

Learn the difference between mentorship and sponsorship and why sponsorship is so important for underrepresented groups in the workplace.

Despite the many advancements made toward achieving gender equality around the world, women are still underrepresented in business leadership and governmental organizations. Are gender quotas a viable option for furthering equality? Let’s find out.

Learn why DEI efforts are fruitless unless there is buy-in from the top down. Then, learn how to gain the buy-in needed to get board-level leaders involved.

People are often promoted into leadership roles because of knowledge that enables them to perform well in their technical domain. However, domain expertise is only one aspect of effective leadership. Sustained success requires leaders to connect their existing knowledge to pressing, real-time cha...

Men in top leadership roles outnumber women by a ratio of two to one. In order to achieve gender equality in the workplace, women need greater access to management positions. Here’s a breakdown of the benefits of hiring women managers.

Gain a better understanding of privilege and the fact that everyone has it. Learn how to leverage your privileges to pour into others.

Environmental, social, and governance factors (ESG) are inextricably connected to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. DEI is attracting significant attention from investors who are now incorporating ESG criteria into their decision making.

Are you looking to get started with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) but don’t know where to start? This video is perfect for you! Learn how to begin your DEI journey even if you’re unfamiliar with all the terminology.

Learn how to set reasonable goals and points of progress to ensure your DEI program's success. Also, be sure not to exclude in an effort to include or penalize mistakes.

Learn how to gain buy-in from senior leaders and get them involved in day-to-day DEI progress.

Understand how to use facts and data to dispel misunderstandings and miscommunication. For the full webinar, visit
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What is stakeholder capitalism and why are more companies leaning more toward it? Learn why the practice of putting stakeholders before profits and shareholders is not only helping companies’ bottom lines, but also improving the world we live in.

In today's global business environment, cultural intelligence is critical for fostering workplace inclusion and productivity. Here are three pivotal strategies you can use to heighten your cultural intelligence, each of which can contribute to building a more cohesive and thriving workplace envir...