A diverse group of senior Blanchard associates share their thoughts on how we can address and make progress on one of the biggest challenges we face in our work environments today: DEI.
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![Making Progress with DEI Initiatives](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYzZDkyZjcyYjUyMWYuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9ZjZlNjM3MmJkN2I1M2Q3NzY5YmU1MzVhYzExZGU4MzE%25253D&size=1&version=1680628746&sig=eac23018f37e61cff969dc87ba3fd566&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
DEI practice leader April Hennessey shares three ways to evaluate progress with integrating DEI initiatives more fully into the fabric of the organization.
![Supporting Progress Through Allyship](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYzZjc3ZTNmMGIyMDYuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9ZTQ3MDI2M2JmYzk3MmMwNTdlZjg5ZjUzZThkMDJhY2Y%25253D&size=1&version=1680628863&sig=955cd8a3da20587115c6230818df2279&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Allyship isn’t a moment; it’s a movement, a commitment, and a lifelong journey encourages Kayla Ratz.
![Moving From Awareness to Action](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYzZmZjYTVmZTUzMTIuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9OTczZDliMDYwYjIyMTc5ZGY2NGNmNzFlM2ZmYTg3OWQ%25253D&size=1&version=1680644559&sig=aff6fd2a9bea9d32fcc09fd0d1a3f487&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Learn how to promote diversity and inclusion through a process that enables leaders to become knowledgeable and active proponents of inclusion in their workplace.
![Women in Leadership: Creating Inclusive Environments](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY0MjViNWFjNGY5NzMucG5nJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9MTNkOTEyMzVmYjY0NWQ2OTQ4NzNiZGMwYjVlM2ViNDE%25253D&size=1&version=1684167985&sig=116062a25427a5f0b0e8cc31e52bf52d&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
We sit down with Jennifer Brown, globally recognized DEI thought leader, best-selling author of the book, How to be an Inclusive Leader
![The Courage to Lead Inclusively: Self-Work, Homework, At Work](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYzM2RmZjViZWIyZTMuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9ODVjMjgyYzZkNWZiMzMwYTYwN2EzMTI0ZWE0ZWM2YzI%25253D&size=1&version=1672870515&sig=611c1f32c289279fa8647d9ff49d1d4a&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Growth can be challenging and often uncomfortable. Any person who has ever been a minority in a majority setting knows that out-of-place feeling all too well says April Hennessey.
![Behind the Scenes: Courageous Inclusion](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYzNmE3ZTVhYmVlMGEuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9MzBjNTI2NzBkMjkxMzYxMDY1YmRiZDBmMGQ3ZWRkNTU%25253D&size=1&version=1672870625&sig=1d4ff1c5fbb2641fea2fd7dcd0a4f9af&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
We can create a more welcoming workplace one person at a time. Courageous Inclusion provides a blueprint for making this a reality.
![Recognizing Ageism: My DEI Story](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYzNjJlYjg1YTNiZDEuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9MGYyMjY0NzVmY2M2ZDA3OWNiZDJlMjRmYmFlNTI3MDc%25253D&size=1&version=1672870610&sig=53942c9b807a78666c47a9a4e93db354&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Blanchard thought leader Jeff Cole shares a surprising realization from participation in a Courageous Inclusion learning experience.
![Overcoming Unconscious Biases](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYyNzNjY2RjMTljMmIuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9MjZkZmRiOTM1ZGRkMWZmNGQyYTZjNTg1OGFjZTVjZmI%25253D&size=1&version=1665679078&sig=5459f65389d0f6c17d7a5c9309e13bb4&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Inclusive leadership depends on seeing events, situations, and most of all people objectively. Dr. Nicole Johnson shares two common biases and how to address.
![Becoming a Courageously Inclusive Leader](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYzNjQzMjJiN2VjYTAuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9ZTA0MTZiYTExMDM5M2JlMjZhOThhMzhhNjk3NDU2MzQ%25253D&size=1&version=1667931894&sig=47ce40b521ef726d01ee7122e29ce34e&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Jennifer Brown addresses some of the most pressing challenges of our time including identity, privilege, and equity.
![Addressing Microaggressions in the Workplace](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYyYmE0MTU5Y2QyMDkuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9N2JlMTk3MjM1MDk0ZDg1NmQ5Y2UwNjhjM2NkODEwNDk%25253D&size=1&version=1665679078&sig=4d7c6f0376d5463e99e8d14d6d05c785&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Microaggressions are common. The most important thing is to stay engaged, learn from the experience, and expand your understanding of others says Diana Johnson Urbina.
![How to Be an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYzM2I3MGFkNzJjNTkuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9YjMyODFlMGVkMmE3ZDM4Y2NmYTIzYmE5Y2MwOWI1MGU%25253D&size=1&version=1672865836&sig=618807c4fa7cd98ab07f21c5d0401e20&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Jennifer Brown delivers a call to action for leaders at every level to find their role and voice in affecting societal and workplace change.
![Exploring Diversity Beyond Lip Service with La’Wana Harris](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzVlZmJiZDY1MmEyYzIuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9ZDJlMDkwMDUxNzM0OTA3NDIzMDljYjNhMjQ1ZGM2ODM%25253D&size=1&version=1665679078&sig=f67ebf19151af1170746917db12b2ee6&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
La’Wana Harris shares how she works with leaders to help them become aware of their own biases and how to make conscious choices that mitigate bias in order to embrace diversity.
![Honoring and Sharing Your Diversity Story](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYzMGZjNDY1NWM0MzAuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9NWQzNWVjOGEwYjNiMTBjNzhlNDAwMjkyZTk3ZmJkYjA%25253D&size=1&version=1665679078&sig=711978a1a81f938b1abe72b8772d1e08&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Creating a space where everyone feels included and honored for their unique experiences and perspectives can be a tricky thing says diversity thought leader April Hennessey.
![Diversity: The Teams Differentiator](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYyOWE5ODM1NjQ1YzEuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9OTdiMDVkNjgyMjZjOTZhZmYyMTgyZGY5YzBjODFkZmI%25253D&size=1&version=1665679078&sig=37770d7273056a61a3290370233471ec&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Learn how to make team diversity your edge to being more competitive, more innovative, and better able to solve problems in a changing work environment
![Business Partner Struggling with Mental Health Issues? Ask Madeleine](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fleaderchat.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F10%2FHelping-Business-Partner-with-Mental-Health.jpg%3Fresize%3D500%252C272%26ssl%3D1&size=1&version=1672870549&sig=32c095321b2a5bb6356473b4367b4903&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Dear Madeleine, I have had a film/video production business with a cofounder and partner for about seven years. We have been friends since college. I am the business operations and sales guy; my...
![How Leaders Create and Sustain Inclusivity within Teams](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYyYWI2NDNlY2MxMTIuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9OTM1YjZjNTg4OTEwZjZhM2MyYTVkODU1MjdkNzRjNDU%25253D&size=1&version=1665679078&sig=baeadc24b996f58d71eddc88c425eedf&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Creating and sustaining an inclusive environment takes considerable awareness, effort, and persistence. Inclusivity expert Jeff Cole shares the four major components for creating an inclusive team.
![Two Roads Converged: My Journey to an Inclusive Workplace](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYzNTdlNTdjMGNhZTEuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9MWEwMTdkOWY5M2Q4MWQ0ZTgxMjllY2M3MzMzMWI0YWI%25253D&size=1&version=1672870588&sig=f95c69e69ce7cbc42269e9838f85a833&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Being willing to examine our perspective to include a place where we are both challenged and empowered is a good starting point says April Hennessey.
![Leaders: Take Action During National Disability Employment Awareness Month](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYzNGQ1ZTUxYzEwMTEuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9MjI0ODlkMmZjMzU4NTczNDc2OThiZDdkNDhkN2JkMWQ%25253D&size=1&version=1672870555&sig=e1e3122bd4d75ab937b286df87ee3aa1&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
An equitable workplace benefits everyone. Invest the time to create a welcoming environment for people with disabilities—and watch the transformation happen says Doug Glener.
![Creating an Inclusive Workplace](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTY3MDQ3JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzYyYTFlNjViMTFiY2UuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9MGVmMGI5ZTE0OThjNzM2OWMxMjVmNzExNzY5NjQ3YzM%25253D&size=1&version=1665679078&sig=0fb7a03135d245969cf82d4867691323&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Creating an inclusive environment starts with having strong, trusting relationships with your people says CHRO Kristin Brookins Costello.
![People Treating You Differently After an Illness? Ask Madeleine](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi1.wp.com%2Fleaderchat.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F11%2FCancer-survivor-reflecting.jpg%3Ffit%3D500%252C272%26ssl%3D1&size=1&version=1665679078&sig=cbe7bdcc2485bc47bcbcbfd6eda74812&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Dear Madeleine, I manage a team in large organization. Last spring I was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer and I underwent intense and difficult chemotherapy. I worked from home and didn’t...