Crying at work: Why tears are not the problem
Tears are a very human and often necessary cue that things like team dynamics may need to shift. Instead of suppressing them, team leaders and individuals would do better to unpack what...
Inclusion and diversity
Are myths about women who network holding you back?
Networking is vital for career advancement, yet women still face unique challenges when building professional relationships. Jennifer Jordan debunks three common misconceptions....
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It’s time for leaders to nurture inclusion by reinforcing values and creating psychological safety
While some organizations retreat from inclusion commitments under political pressure, the path to lasting transformation lies in embedding diversity deeply within core values rather than treating it as a compliance issue. Leaders...
As the parades end, the work begins: How we can all contribute to closing the LGBTQ+ equality gap
As Pride Month celebrations fade, sobering data reveals the persistent workplace challenges facing LGBTQ+ employees globally. From the ‘gay glass ceiling’ blocking executive advancement to six in 10 LGBTQ+ Europeans hiding their...
Pride without apology: Corporate inclusion in challenging times
In an interactive online panel organized by IMD and IMD's Inclusive Leadership Alumni Community, business leaders from various industries shared strategies for maintaining authentic LGBTQ+ inclusion in order to create inclusive, resilient...
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The “partner” paradox: why inclusive language isn’t enough for LGBTQ+ support
Using gender-neutral language at work to refer to your same-sex partner is a small, internal negotiation that highlights a crucial nuance often missed in discussions about LGBTQ+ inclusion. Answer the following questions...
You’re reporting homophobia wrong: Try this instead
Official reporting structures are vital, but don’t change entrenched views. Answer the following questions to gauge how you’re currently dealing with homophobia, and consult the practical framework to go from merely reporting...
A world without DE&I? What leaders should know before going with the flow
As global destabilization and uncertainty accelerate breakdowns across systems, the true test of leadership lies not in control but in collective care. Welcome to the age of ethical interdependence. ...
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