Diversity & Inclusion Articles
LGBTQ+ Music Industry Icons
From Elton John to Lil Nas X, here are some of the most Iconic LGBTQ+ artists who used their voices to let the world know it’s ok to be gay!
7 Essential Skills for Inclusive Leaders
Inclusive leadership requires us to release old ways of thinking, act with humility, and open ourselves to new perspectives. These seven essential skills for inclusive leaders aren’t often taught in college classrooms or corporate training spaces. But they are vital to managing teams—and ourselves—through turbulence and into prosperity. (Article continues below video) https://youtu.be/DEsvZ45fCgo 1. Understand…
Cultural Competence with Vanessa Nazario #IncludingYouPodcast
Vanessa Nazario is Corporate Director and Chief Diversity Officer of Memorial Healthcare System. Memorial is one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the U.S. Based in South Florida, Memorial employs 14,000 people. In this episode, Vanessa shares how teaching cultural competency internally improves patient experience and outcomes. Links Connect with Vanessa Nazario on LinkedInFind…
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Just Getting Started with Blessing Allison #IncludingYouPodcast
Blessing Allison (she/her) is the Director of Learning & Development at Red River Federal Credit Union. Based in Texarkana, Texas, Red River Federal Credit Union employs over 350 local residents to manage over $1 billion in assets. Their membership is over 110,000 strong. In this episode, Blessing talks about the importance of just getting started.…
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Building with Intention w/Jorge Quezada (Including You)
Jorge Quezada (he/him) is the Vice President of People & Culture for Granite Construction, one of the largest full-service general contractors, construction management firms, and construction materials producers in the U.S. The 100-year-old company employs thousands of tradespeople and professionals across the country. In this episode, Jorge explains how a focus on D&I helps Granite…
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Diverse Suppliers: Why to Engage (and How!)
Does your company have a supplier diversity program? These programs benefit big corporations, small businesses, and entire communities. Leaders at any level need to understand why these programs matter, and how to leverage them. And if you need help launching or improving your Supplier Diversity program, check out my recommendations below this article! (Article continues…
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