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The Glass Cliff & the Burden of ‘Fixing’ Broken Institutions

When Marissa Mayer stepped into the CEO role at Yahoo in 2012, she inherited a struggling company...

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From Policy to Progress: The Impact of DEI on Women in the Workplace

When Title VII of the Civil Rights Act passed in 1964, prohibiting employment discrimination based...

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The Hidden Tax: What it Really Costs Women to Break Into Power Structures

When we talk about workplace equity, conversations often center around representation statistics or...

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The Credentials Paradox: Why Women Need Twice the Degrees for Half the Recognition

In many boardrooms and office corridors, a frustrating reality persists: women with impressive...

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Beyond the Meeting Room: Creating Company-Wide Systems for Political Discourse and Inclusion

For decades, conventional workplace wisdom has advocated for avoiding political discussions...

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The Impact of Silent Spaces: What Happens When Organizations Avoid Courageous Conversations

In response to increasing social tensions, some organizations have adopted a “no politics at...

Beyond the Surface: Building Authentic Safe Spaces for Diverse Employees in 2025

Many organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in maintaining workplace harmony while...

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When Politics Meets Profession: A Leader’s Guide to Facilitating Difficult Conversations

Political discussions have become more common and challenging to navigate. Leaders face the complex...

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The Hidden Impact of Rolling Back DEI Initiatives

Following our recent analysis of the business case for DEI in 2025, it’s critical to examine...

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The Business Case for DEI in 2025: Beyond Good Intentions

In recent months, headlines have highlighted a concerning trend: several major companies scaling...

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Leading Through DEI Uncertainty: A Framework for Resilient Leadership

DEI leaders face unprecedented challenges. From navigating organizational resistance and shifting...

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According to a recent McKinsey study, companies in the top quartile for ethnic and cultural...