By Vanessa Roknic “She’s too emotional and passionate when sharing her perspective.” “She needs to learn how to be quiet.” “She’s too confident.” These are all things I’ve heard myself at one point or another throughout my career. The theme running through these critiques ultimately boils down to the idea of executive presence – how… Read the full article

By Christina Guerola Sarchio with Dechert LLP Why did I decide to be a litigator? As a child of immigrant parents who spoke little English, I often served as my family’s spokesperson, negotiator and advisor. I realized at an early age I was an effective advocate, especially for those who did not have a voice,… Read the full article

PDJ Recognizes our First EverEmerging Leaders Award Winners For more than two decades, Profiles in Diversity Journal® has had the honor of recognizing and celebrating diverse leaders for over 26 years. Our mission has always been to highlight individuals who make significant contributions to their organizations and communities. We are proud to honor our Emerging… Read the full article

By Michael Stuber Anti-woke boycott, perceived reverse discrimination, fragile business cases and misplaced identity politics: DEI work of past decades has contributed to multiple issues. Three strategies can overcome these challenges. For more than three decades, the DEI journey knew only one direction: forwards, combined with growth. Our agenda has been mounting topics and tools,… Read the full article

The 4th Annual Native American/Indigenous Leadership Awards PDJ Salutes a New Class of Native American Indigenous Leadership Award Winners For more than two decades, Profiles in Diversity Journal® has honored outstanding individuals who have forged new paths. These individuals have overcome challenges, mentored others, advanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community, and… Read the full article

PDJ Salutes our Second Annual Veteran Leadership Award Winners For more than two decades, Profiles in Diversity Journal® has honored outstanding individuals who have blazed new trails. They have welcomed challenges, mentored others, advanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community, and excelled in their chosen fields. We are honoring Veteran Leaders with… Read the full article

By Amanda J. Felkey, PhD The Fortune 500 companies that publicly value Diversity and/or Inclusion (D/I) have higher average revenue and profit, a finding that is consistent with theoretical and empirical research. A Quick Analysis of the Fortune 500 To determine whether valuing diversity and/or inclusion affects company performance, this analysis employs 2019 data collected… Read the full article

Title: 2025-26 International Affairs FellowshipAgency: Council on Foreign Relations The Council on Foreign Relations is seeking applicants for its six 2025-26 International Affairs Fellowship programs. These transformational programs enable U.S. citizens who are mid-career professionals with a demonstrated interest in foreign policy to gain experience in a new environment in the United States, Canada, India,… Read the full article

By Michael Stuber In some respects, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion appear to be universally applicable and in other regards, we know the need for localisation. In Europe, DEI has its own distinct dynamics while we also see similar issues as in the USA. A good moment for learning and leverage. What is Europe for you… Read the full article

By Samina Bari More than four years ago, I set out to join a corporate board. It was the logical next step in my 30-plus-year career as a healthcare executive and advisor to leading biotech companies, their boards, and their CEOs. I’ve attended and participated in many board meetings throughout my tenure as a company… Read the full article