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Becoming an Ally for LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Workplace

During Pride Month, businesses often take the time to re-examine how they relate to their LGBTQ+ employees and clients, and the results can range from inclusive and helpful to performative. Or overlooked. You and your business have an opportunity to strive to make your relationships with LGBTQ+ clients and employees a comfortable and seamless part […]

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Looking Beyond Tokenism

Part 2: Looking Beyond Tokenism  In part one, we talked about how sharing impactful, authentic, and inclusive storytelling about employees can foster inclusion and a sense of belonging. With the positive intent to highlight personal stories to celebrate employees, some firms in their enthusiasm may risk being accused of tokenism.  What is tokenism? According to […]

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Three Leading Practices of Award-Winning Workplaces for Families

Award-winning organizations often promote inclusive workplace cultures and work-life flexibility because they invest in their employees. They create the best environment for their employees to thrive by considering their caregiving and personal responsibilities, financial health, and wellbeing. Traditional benefit packages may not be flexible enough to compete and retain top talent. Adapting company policies to […]

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Overcoming Unconscious Biases Reduces Barriers to Belonging

Biases affect all people. We cannot ask people to meet one another’s unique needs unless we understand our unconscious biases. Assume you are a hiring manager. You pick up a resume and see someone named Alex Stewart. They have a bachelor’s degree in international affairs, have worked in their chosen field for 13 years, and have […]

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Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day: Hear Them Roar!

There have been milestones and struggles throughout history that remind us that the fight for gender equality remains alive and well and must continue. For many, the 2020 passing of 87-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, was such an occurrence. Although we mourned as a nation, we also […]

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Celebrating our 4th Anniversary!

Thank you for supporting Wishing Out Loud for the past four years.  It’s hard to believe we are celebrating our fourth anniversary on January 8, 2024, and being named to D CEO’s Dallas 500 for the fourth time! Our anchor word of the year is MOMENTUM for “More in ‘24”.  More memorable MOMENTs, more “MOM-ents”, […]

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Lessons in Leadership

I am grateful for the opportunity to speak and attend several valuable leadership development programs the past two months. October 21: The Annual Ascend North Texas Inspiring Across Generations (IAG)Conference I was excited to moderate a CEO Fireside Chat with Sonah Shah, CEO of The Texas Tribune, and Chris Yang, President & CEO of Toyota […]

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Internal Strategies for Cultivating Strong Leaders

Strong and effective leadership is the foundation for the success and longevity of an organization. Not only can great leaders inspire and influence their staff, but they also spark employee engagement and innovation. As leaders evaluate their company’s organizational culture, leadership training is valuable for effectively managing leadership transitions or internal growth. Here are ways […]

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