Michele Barry’s Post

If you are in Chicago on Nov. 14, I hope you'll join me at Mainstage Chicago for the launch of Karen Brown's new book, "The Leaders You Need: How to Create Diverse Leadership Teams for a More Dynamic, Resilient Future." Karen will be in conversation with Wendyjean Barrett, talking about how to fix what's broken with DEI. The book comes out next week. Bring your copy to get it signed, and connect with other current and aspiring leaders! Register in advance on Eventbrite for "The Stage Is Set: Let's Discuss How to Fix What's Broken With DEI." #theleadersyouneed #DEI #Chicago #ghostwriter

How can you meaningfully become an inclusive leader? How do you make women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals feel included and valued in an organization? Dr Juliet Bourke GAICD and Andrea Titus offer actionable advice on this important topic. Remember, your actions speak louder than your words. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/esespzmW #leadership #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #teambuilding #value

💪🏽 Leadership should celebrate diversity, not suppress it. Too many leaders of color are held back by the constraints of harmful paradigms, like white supremacy and colonial patriarchy. At Monarq Advisors, we’re redefining leadership by helping our clients develop styles that reflect their authentic cultural identities. Ready to redefine your leadership journey? 🚀 📧 Connect with us at info@monarqadvisors.com 🌐 Visit monarqadvisors.com to learn more. #Leadership #CulturalLeadership #InclusiveWorkplace #BreakTheMold #AuthenticLeadership

Between work, love, and play, how integrated is your life? In this week’s blog post, I was prompted to reevaluate these three critical areas after being reminded of this quote from Erik Erikson: "The richest and fullest lives attempt to achieve an inner balance between work, love, and play." Read on for more insights on reflecting on your level of fulfillment in these crucial arenas of life as we head into 2025. Read on... #work #love #play #coaching #leadershipcoaching #leadership #executivecoaching #Expansive Leadership Coaching

Being a good leader these days means having the ability to provide leadership for every one of your team members. Henley Leadership Group #leadership #belonging #productivity #LeadershipSkills

Happy Pride Month! Friendly reminder: LGBTQ+ people are here and queer all year. I know it's tempting to jump on the rainbow bandwagon during Pride Month and show your support with a rainbow flag or a colorful social media post. But the reality is, LGBTQ+ individuals face discrimination, violence, and inequality every day. As someone who identifies as queer, I can't help but feel a mix of emotions during Pride Month. On one hand, it's amazing to witness so many people come together to celebrate our community. On the other hand, it's disheartening to see the same performative allyship and rainbow-washed campaigns that overshadow the true meaning and history of Pride. Not to mention the anti-LBTQ+ legislation that’s been sweeping the country. I invite you to learn more about the true meaning and history of Pride, as well as ways you can support the LGBTQ+ community amidst legislation aimed at our rights. It's not just a month-long celebration of rainbows and parades - it's a commemoration of the brave individuals who fought for their right to exist and love freely. Pride is about honoring their legacy and continuing to advocate for justice and equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those who are most vulnerable. If you'd like to learn more about ways you can support the LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities year-round, you're invited to sign-up for my free Inclusive Leadership Development Reminder Series: https://lnkd.in/eP8YSy93 #Pride #PrideMonth #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #DEITraining #DiversityConsultant #BiasTraining

In an age when gender equality should be a given, not an ambition, especially for the encouragement of females into senior leadership positions, I'm thrilled to bits that the publishers of my last book, Living a Leadership Lifestyle - A Guide for New and Aspiring Leaders, chose to make this short video using a female protagonist. Leadership is for anyone and everyone who chooses to live a leadership lifestyle. What about you? Are you living a leadership lifestyle?

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#InTheNasdaq: In an insightful conversation, Anne Chow, former CEO of AT&T Business, joins InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to discuss her new book, Lead Bigger. Chow emphasizes the need for Corporate America to go beyond traditional DEI initiatives and truly leverage inclusion as a key component of effective leadership. Discover how organizations can foster a more inclusive culture that drives success and innovation. https://hubs.la/Q02V5JhJ0

Understanding these terms and definitions provides a functional step in building inclusive channel organizations and leaders.