Execution Frameworks with Kira Kimball (Including You)
Kira Kimball (she/her) serves as the national Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for Marsh McLennan Agency. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to…
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Community Outreach with Ralph Smithers, Jr. (Including You)
Ralph Smithers (He/Him) is the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations Leader for Encova Insurance. Encova provides workers compensation and other commercial insurance, as well as auto, home, and life insurance for individuals. Encova employs…
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Talent Pipeline with Charles Watkins (Including You)
Charles Watkins is the Chief Diversity Officer and Equity Partner at Kubicki Draper, a full-service law firm with over 200 attorneys serving clients in Florida, and the southern parts of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. In…
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Inclusion by Design with Dr. Rayshawn Eastman (Including You)
Dr. Rayshawn Eastman is the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Title IX Coordinator at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Mount, as it’s called locally, serves about 2000 students each with a…
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Trust to Transformation with Taheti Watson (Including You)
Taheti Watson serves as the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Canopy Children’s Solutions. Founded in 1912, Canopy Children’s Solutions provides behavioral health resources, education, and social services to help children and families thrive,…
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Sneak Preview: “Including You” Launches June 23
Do you want to further inclusion in your organization? Are you looking for ways to keep your employees…and keep them engaged? Are you ready to attract and retain diverse leaders for a sustainable competitive advantage?…
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Worker Shortage: Where Did 5 Million Workers Go?
In late Q1 2022, we began to hear about a significant worker shortage. A March 29 CNBC report showed that the U.S. had 5 million more open positions than available workers. I’ve heard lots of…
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Keeping Employees Engaged through Change
How do you keep your employees engaged through change? You are probably implementing several changes right now in your workplace. Chances are, you’ve adopted at least some tools from the organizational change management (OCM) toolbox.…
Diversity & Inclusion: “Where Do I Begin?”
Many executives tell me they want to “do something about diversity and inclusion” in their companies, but don’t know where to begin. The steps are similar to those of any other major strategic initiative. But…
Including You Podcast: An Exclusive Invitation for Inclusive Executives
Are you a Chief Diversity Officer or other executive who’s working intentionally to create an inclusive culture in your organization? If so, I’d like to invite you to be a guest on my new podcast,…
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The Four Stages of Leadership Evolution
The fourth stage of leadership evolution, Inclusive Leadership, is essential for companies that want to keep their employees — and keep them engaged. https://youtu.be/7ZgQ93AoPT8 Leadership Evolution: 4 Stages Command-and-control leaders ask only “Is work getting…
Women’s Events: Empowerment or Exploitation?
Now that we’re back live and in-person, several organizers of women’s events have asked me to speak. I love delivering keynotes and workshops, especially when my content can change the lives of women and other…
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Neurodivergent, Disabled, and Highly Qualified for the Job
Editor’s Note: A colleague submitted this article for publication by Lead at Any Level®. She asked us not to disclose her identity. While we have edited the article to improve SEO and comply with editorial…
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Are You Networking across Generations?
Workforce generations will shift dramatically by 2030. Future-proof your career by networking across generations. The generational mix of the workforce is projected to shift dramatically by 2030. Baby Boomers are retiring from (or being pushed…
The Leadership Lie That’s Holding You (& Your Company) Back
Do you spend time on social media, in free webinars, or listening to motivational speakers? If so, you’ve probably heard a particularly disastrous leadership lie. Don’t get me wrong. I know why coaches and consultants…
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