Company: The Winters GroupInnovation Title: Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations® Facilitator Certification ProgramCompany Website: https://www.wintersgroup.com/bold-inclusive-conversations/Year Introduced: 2018 Executive Summary Today more than ever, leaders and employees alike must have the skills and competencies to engage in dialogue on historically polarizing and “off-limits” topics. Whether leaders like it or not, employees are talking about and thinking… Read the full article

Company: Union Pacific RailroadInnovation Title: Living LibraryCompany Website: www.uprr.comYear Introduced: 2023 Executive Summary What makes this program or initiative unique? Union Pacific Living Library: We all have a story to tell. In the summer of 2023, Union Pacific’s Diversity and Inclusion team launched the Living Library. Employees can participate by checking out a “human book”… Read the full article

By Wema Hoover, Former Chief Diversity Officer, Principal & CEO Be Limitless Consulting, LLC Throughout my career, I have benefitted countless times from the wisdom and support of so many caring women mentors. They took the time out of their days to give me advice, advocate for me, “block and tackle” when necessary, and help… Read the full article

By Christine Miller In the 2020s, the vast majority of corporations are at least talking the right talk when it comes to the importance of diversity. But we still don’t always see that reflected on corporate boards and in the rooms where the major decisions are made. That’s my take-away from a recent study that… Read the full article

By Stephen Young Many thanks to Profiles in Diversity Journal for asking for perspectives on my latest book, The Power of Evolved Leadership. At its heart, the book takes a scalpel to many of the dusty cliches and aphorisms that have guided leadership practices for decades. In part, the book suggests redirecting the use of… Read the full article

By Alissa Hsu Lynch It’s Time to Address the Asian American Leadership Gap is a thought-provoking perspective on how to break the “bamboo ceiling” in corporate America as an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI). Hsu Lynch shares her personal experience and concrete advice on how AAPI’s can fight against bias and stereotypes, build relationships with… Read the full article

For more than two decades Profiles in Diversity Journal has showcased and honored individuals who have blazed new trails, led the way, mentored others, advanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community, and excelled in their chosen fields. PDJ is proud to recognize Black Leaders with our fourth Black Leadership Awards. The 45… Read the full article

Title: 2024–25 Technologist-in-Residence FellowshipAgency: Council on Foreign Relations The Council on Foreign Relations is seeking applicants for its 2024–25 Technologist-in-Residence fellowship, sponsored by the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation. The program enables early-and mid-career technologists with a demonstrated interest in foreign policy to spend ten months at the Council’s New York or… Read the full article

By Traci Wade, Group Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion, Oracle The tech sector has long been known for a lack of women and minority representation, particularly in senior leadership positions. Within the industry, for instance, only 52 women are promoted to manager for every 100 men. However, at Oracle, there is hard work and… Read the full article

The 3rd 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