How HR Professionals Can Foster More Inclusive & Innovative Cultures

Over the past few months I have been on the road nonstop traveling around the world speaking on key issues that are keeping HR professionals and business leaders up at night. Having spoken to more than 5,000 HR professionals this year alone, the most common question I was asked is “what is HR’s role in
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Want More Board Diversity??

Thank you, BoardSource and Hardy Smith for featuring me in your recent post on board diversity. Read below or check out the original post here: https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/make-board-diversity-work Make Board Diversity Work Posted by Hardy Smith on Aug 27, 2019 2:19:35 PM Adopting a goal to achieve board diversity is one thing. Taking action to achieve that goal is
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Inclusion Starts with “I” – A Personal Passion for Inclusion in the Workplace

Thank you, MRA for the opportunity to speak at your Diversity & Inclusion Conference this year and for the wonderful article! Article Written by: Kathryn Klopfer, Marketing Communications and PR Specialist, MRA Link to the article: https://www.mranet.org/article/inclusion-starts-i Inclusion Starts with “I” A Personal Passion for Inclusion in the Workplace Small in stature, but big on
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4 Key Roles BRG Leaders Should Play to Contribute to Sustained Culture Change

If you’re like most Business Resource Groups (often referred to as Affinity or Employee Resource Groups) you’ve likely performed some of the basic steps within the Diversity Initiative in your organization. You’ve probably focused on recruiting more women and people of color. You’ve put a Diversity Statement on your company’s website. You’ve hosted Awareness Programs
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FREE WEBINAR – Strategies for How to Get a Seat at the Table and Sustain Your Place

Listen along while Dr. Shirley teams up with The Forum on Workplace Inclusion. In this important webinar she discusses today’s changing workplace environment and explores what you can do to keep yourself relevant for today and in the future! 
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Unconscious Bias in Leadership Decision-Making (Part 2)

In continuation of my Unconscious Bias in Leadership Decision-Making article that was published with the Florida Association of Account Executive’s (FSAE) Source Magazine in April, I am excited to share the second part of this conversation entitled Moving From Unconscious Bias to Inclusive Leadership.  Read the Article Below… In the March/April issue of Source, I explained
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Dr. Shirley – Expert Resource for AIA Architect

In the current issue of AIA Architect’s newsletter, Dr. Shirley acted as an expert resource on today’s #MeToo movement and it’s effects on the architecture industry. Meeting the #MeToo moment By Kim O’Connell, AIA, March 22, 2018 Steps to fostering a culture of respect within architecture firms are within reach Last year, the #MeToo social media movement
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Unconscious Bias in Leadership Decision-Making (Part 1)

Dr. Davis had the honor of being a featured writer for The Source Magazine, the official magazine for the Florida Society of Association Executives. Read the article below and stayed tuned for Part 2! It couldn’t be more appropriate to address unconscious bias than at a time we are experiencing significant demographic disruptions, polarization and
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