Category: PDJ
Coaching is one thing; sponsorship is another— requiring courage and confidence.
VP of Editorial Services Damian Johnson sat down with Sarah Michel, Professional Speaker, Trainer, and Author of Perfecting Connecting, to discuss successful networking. In this interview we tackle sponsorship and mentorship—the ever constant gender disparities in the workplace, advice for introverts, and imperatives for successful relationships.
Recruiting and hiring diverse employees is only the beginning. With a disciplined commitment, companies can build a diverse leadership pipeline to compete in a global marketplace that demands innovation.
The medical industry is one known to lack a diverse workforce. African American, Latino, and Native American practicing physicians make up only 6 percent of all practicing physicians in the United States. Given that 26 percent of the U.S.’s population consists of ethnic minorities, this demonstrates just how much the medical industry lacks diversity.
By Nadine VogelPresident, Springboard Consulting LLC Harassment of people with disabilities starts young. Nearly forty percent of children bullied in our schools are students with disabilities, says Joyce Bender in Bullycide. A survey by British disability advocacy organization Mencap reported that eighty-two percent of students with intellectual disabilities had experienced some form of bullying and… Read the full article
The beloved community is when all perspectives are brought together in a collective effort to achieve goals for the common good- creating and defining a culture of inclusion where ideas are exchanged, collaboration and innovation thrive, and communication flows amongst the stakeholders for a shared vision.
Perhaps it is time to take a sober second look at the promise of diversity. Perhaps it’s time for us to revisit why we are doing this.
I believe the single greatest quality great women leaders all shared was self-confidence. Confident, effective women leaders are willing to stand out from the crowd and take risks to make their mark. They often have strong networks of influencers who help them get things done. Knowing people who have power can be a confidence builder for women leaders.
The majority of the current workforce is made up of three generations- Baby Boomers, Generation X, and the Millenials- the diversity among those generations is blatant. Overall, each generation may be influenced to adopt the values of another, partially or totally; ultimately this translates to well-rounded and productive employees.
Craig Storti, an intercultural communications consultant and trainer, shares his insight on positive reinforcement in the workplace.
