Check out the latest news in the Milwaukee Community Journal about Leaders LeadUp™ and our Founder and CEO, Janette M. Braverman! She will receive the 2023 Diamond Award from the organization for being an inspirational and successful community leader who always give back and pours into the communities in which she works and lives.
How many of the senior executives at your organization are black women? I know you had to stop and think about that question for a bit, didn’t you? Countless studies have proven the disparities in the workplace regarding women of color. Although there are several movements committed to changing the narrative, the inequities persist across almost every industry.
How many white men do you know who are currently actively and openly advocating for women of color? As I was performing research for this article, just for the fun of it, I thought I’d Google “white men that support black women.” The results from Google and Google Scholar were quite bewildering.
How do you engage with introverts a work? Do you avoid them or try to engage them in crucial conversations and projects? You might find that your greatest champions are those you would least expect. Just because they don’t always engage in conversation or voice their opinion doesn’t mean they don’t have anything good to say. They could be awaiting the perfect time to let loose their thoughts and beliefs.
I began diversifying my network at a very young age and have not stopped. Start early, and be open to connecting often with people who don’t look like you! I’m intentionally connected to people who spark new ideas and perspectives. It forces me to be more creative and ensures inclusive thinking. Embracing diversity has even prompted me to learn new languages and cultures, which greatly expanded my global network.
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