Veteran entrepreneur and investor Donald Thompson shares his “leadership cheat code” for creating an equitable workplace, based on his experience building The Diversity Movement into a women-led organization.
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Want a real-time CEO gut-check? Ask yourself a simple question: “Do these people really trust me and my organization: customers, clients, suppliers, shareholders and employees?” Here’s how you can gain that trust.
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You have heard about inclusive leadership, but you may be wondering, “Does this shift really make a difference? Can embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles genuinely enhance my leadership effectiveness?” The answer is an emphatic, “Yes!” Read all about the experiences of four executives who share their successes and challenges.
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Editor’s note: Veteran entrepreneur and investor Donald Thompson writes a weekly column about management and leadership as well as diversity and other important issues for WRAL TechWire. His columns are published on Wednesdays. Thompson of The Diversity Movement was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Southeast Award winner. +++ RESEARCH TRIANGLE...
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Global-thinking business leaders wisely see the value of business-focused DEI strategies that enable organizations to become more efficient, collaborative, innovative and profitable. Let’s see how.
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Editor’s note: Veteran entrepreneur and investor Donald Thompson writes a weekly column about management and leadership as well as diversity and other important issues for WRAL TechWire. His columns are published on Wednesdays. Thompson of The Diversity Movement was named an Entrepreneur Of The Yea 2023 Southeast Award winner. Note to readers: WRAL...
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One in four Americans is currently living with some type of disability, meaning that most people are contending with this topic within their immediate family or friend group. Yet, despite its pervasiveness and far-reaching implications, disability does not get the attention it warrants in the nation’s workplaces. It’s time to change that.
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Given the hardline stance of people on both sides of affirmative action, is the nation on its way toward a diversity showdown? Some observers believe that organizations will quietly eliminate or reduce DEI-focused programming if the intense scrutiny continues, particularly during a difficult economy. Others, however, see this moment as one to press the issue, forcing companies to sustain momentum despite political rhetoric.
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What about Gen Z? While each generation provides its own opportunities and challenges when looked at as a whole, many leaders are asking specifically about how to bring Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012) into the workplace, particularly since they comprise about 10% to 25% of the current workforce. Let’s talk.
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