Lead at Any Level®

Essential Skills for Inclusive Leaders

Amy C. Waninger

About Amy C. Waninger

Amy C. Waninger works with organizations that want to build leadership bench strength from a diverse talent population. She is the author of numerous books, including "Network Beyond Bias: Making Diversity a Competitive Advantage for Your Career." Amy is a Certified Diversity Professional, a Professional Member of National Speakers Association, a Certified Virtual Presenter, and a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner. Her other credentials include two degrees from Indiana University and a "World’s Best Mom" coffee mug.

Book Amy C. Waninger as the Speaker for Your Event in 2022!

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Are you planning a conference or corporate event in 2022?

If so, you want a speaker who can entertain, engage, and transform your audience. That’s Amy’s specialty!

Have you ever seen a roomful of real estate brokers or insurance underwriters swiveling their hips in imaginary hula hoops?

Amy’s original programs and engaging delivery are always a hit, especially among nerdy professionals. They’ll love her leadership takeaways from Lord of the Rings, Marvel Comics, and Harry Potter. She’ll have them on their feet, running across The Shire, and even hula hooping!

If you want to get your audience ON THEIR FEET at your meeting and — MOVING THEIR FEET afterward — call (317) 589-5955 today to book Amy for your event!
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Let’s make your next event fun and educational!

Block and Report Harassment Online

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Being an ally can take many forms online. One of the roles of an ally is to ensure that abusers and bullies are held accountable for their behavior. If you see someone threatening or harrassing one of your connections, report the post immediately and let the victim of the abuse know you’ve done so. You don’t have to confront a bully directly, though doing so can be a powerful display of solidarity. Remember, it is incumbent upon allies to use our privilege in support of others.

Add Your Pronouns on Social Media

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Adding your pronouns to your social media profile is a simple and effective way to show your allyship to trans and nonbinary people and people who don’t conform to rigid gender stereotypes. Adding your pronouns shows that you are ready to respect others. It also takes the stigma away from those whose profile pictures may not align with other people’s expectations about gender norms. Remember, being inclusive means treating others how they want to be treated. Adding your pronouns demonstrates your commitment to online networking that is inclusive of trans and nonbinary professionals.

Ignore National Borders for Online Networking

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I’ll admit that most of my professional connections reside in the United States. But I also spend some time intentionally connecting with people in other countries and on other continents. This allows me to see what assumptions I might be making from within my own cultural frame of reference. It also exposes me to completely different ways of thinking. As you expand your reach, don’t be afraid of crossing national borders or even language barriers. There are plenty of free, online translation services to help you build foreign connections.

Networking During Online Events

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Whenever you attend an online meeting, conference, or event, see if the organizers have enabled the chat feature for the audience. If so, be sure to leave some encouraging comments that move the discussion forward. Then, near the end of the session, invite other attendees to connect with you by leaving a clickable link to your social media profile.