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  • Five Must-Watch Videos on Compassionate and Empathetic Leadership

    Five Must-Watch Videos on Compassionate and Empathetic Leadership

    In this article, we spotlight five essential videos that underscore the importance of empathy and compassion in leadership. These videos reveal how embracing emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and a nuanced understanding of team needs are both ethical imperatives and strategic assets. Featuring engaging TED Talks and discussions with celebrated leaders, they argue that at the heart of effective leadership lies a profound connection with and genuine commitment to the well-being of our colleagues. Do We Really Understand How to Lead with Empathy?

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  • Twenty Incredible Books on Feminism and Patriarchy: 2023 and 2024

    Twenty Incredible Books on Feminism and Patriarchy: 2023 and 2024

    Women’s History Month is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean we should stop learning. If you’re ready to geek out on intersectional feminism, we’ve got you covered. Below are twenty books published in the past year-ish that provide various ways to examine feminism and patriarchy. Honestly, it was hard to keep this list to just twenty! Did we miss anything? Find us on Instagram and let us know!

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  • 7 Must-Read Books For Your 2024 DEI Book Club

    7 Must-Read Books For Your 2024 DEI Book Club

    Over the years, we’ve shared many lists of DEI-related books for those ready to deepen their understanding of equity and justice work, expand their knowledge about identity, privilege, and power, and develop practices that will create more equitable and inclusive workplaces. This year, we’re back with seven noteworthy books we encourage you to explore solo or with co-workers! This is the American history book we wish we’d read in high school. We’re recommending this classic now because there’s been a seachange in understanding what American history looks like, largely thanks to the explosion of social media.

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  • 7 Must-Read Books For Your 2023 DEI Book Club

    7 Must-Read Books For Your 2023 DEI Book Club

    For the past few years, we’ve shared various DEI-related books (2019, 2020, 2021)  that can spark deeper conversations and create room for more understanding and change within your workplaces. This year, we’ve selected books that may be needed now more than ever in our current social climate and political landscape. If you think 2023 might be the year to have dedicated time to discuss DEI on both the personal and professional fronts, then a book club might be on your list of next steps.

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  • Recommended Books to Start a DEI Book Club at Your Workplace 2021

    Recommended Books to Start a DEI Book Club at Your Workplace 2021

    Last year we shared a list of books employees can read together if they’re thinking of starting or continuing a DEI book club at work. This year we’ve updated our list with new books that may support you and your team in discussing issues related to identity, privilege, allyship, media, and policy change.  Here are 10 hand-picked DEI-related books to read in 2021:  Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents  By Isabel Wilkerson In this book, Wilkerson explores the ways in which society creates caste systems that impact behaviors, outcomes, and ultimately the trajectory of people’s lives.

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  • Recommended Books to Start a DEI Book Club at Your Workplace

    Recommended Books to Start a DEI Book Club at Your Workplace

    Creating intentional space and time to discuss topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace can be difficult. One of the reasons why might be because your company believes there aren’t enough resources to create or support a DEI initiative within your workplace. One small but impactful way to start or continue the conversation around DEI is through a book club!  An employee-run book club can be a great way for coworkers to share information, personal stories, ideas, and discuss DEI topics in depth, especially as it relates to the workplace.

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Books We’re Reading

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Books We’re Reading

    This year we’re focusing not on New Year’s resolutions, but some goals and themes for 2019. One of those goals is to catch up on our reading. If you are a subscriber to our DEI newsletter, you’re probably aware that there is no dearth of news and articles coming out daily that relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion (‘DEI’) in the workplace. In addition to current affairs and newly released research, we also have a fairly hefty, ever-expanding list of books pertaining to DEI.

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