As a DEI advocate, I am concerned about this trend of scaling back DEI initiatives, especially in light of recent announcements from major tech companies. It’s hard to see that leaders, once vocal about their DEI commitment, have now stepped away from it. Perhaps they never fully embraced it and simply went along for differentContinueContinue reading “The Future of DEI: Inclusive AI or Bias at Scale?”
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The Leadership Trap: Results over People
As a leadership and executive coach, one of the most common mistakes I get to see is when leaders start deprioritizing “soft” topics in times of adversity. As if being people-oriented and being results-driven were mutually exclusive. Decoupling the two usually stems from the misconception that being people-centric implies a deficiency in hard skills, strategyContinueContinue reading “The Leadership Trap: Results over People”
10 Principles for Inclusive Leadership
Sharing some leadership reflections on creating inclusive cultures, from a workshop I delivered recently. I’m always glad when these sessions spark new insights around such an important topic. Which one resonates with you? 1. Meaningful inclusion is about small day-to-day habits rather than big check-the-box actions. Micro-behaviors trump townhall statements. 2. Inviting people to theContinueContinue reading “10 Principles for Inclusive Leadership”
Breaking the Bias as a Leader
This year’s IWD campaign theme is #BreakTheBias. But what does breaking the bias even mean? For me, it’s a journey of awareness, leadership and self-empowerment. I #BreaktheBias every time I question my hard-wired default beliefs, acknowledging the role I may play in reinforcing bias. For instance, instead of disapproving an assertive remark thinking “I couldContinueContinue reading “Breaking the Bias as a Leader”
Habit of Growth 