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Ask Deborah: What Does “Feminist Leadership” Look Like? (Blog Post)
I’m currently enrolled in a leadership program with Coady International Institute and the Canadian Women's Foundation. We are unpacking both the need for feminist leadership and how to operationalize this in our everyday practice. I was wondering if you could provide insight on what this looks like in practice?
Celebrate Women’s Equality Day By Fighting For Equal Pay (Blog Post)
Every August 26th Catalyst is proud to celebrate Women’s Equality Day, a date selected to commemorate the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which guaranteed US women the right to vote. This year we are fighting for equality by continuing to highlight stories of pay inequity.
4 Ways To Boost Your Team’s Innovation (Blog Post)
We most recently examined inclusive leadership in Australia, and found important lessons for all leaders, regardless of region.
Why Helping Women Become Financially Savvy Is My Life’s Work (Blog Post)
I have always sought to pay that karmic debt forward. I’ve written and spoken extensively about the importance of women in finance mentoring other women.
Tanmatra: Developing The Leadership Potential Of Women In India (Blog Post)
Corporate India is now realising the importance of having women in leadership positions. That’s where leadership training programs come in.
Profiles In Disruption: The Power Of Youth Advocacy (Blog Post)
Each and every one of us has the power to #DisruptTheDefault: Change the way we think and act, and challenge others to do the same.
Millennial Voices: Want To Be A Male Ally? Stand Up To Harassment (Blog Post)
In an ideal world, women wouldn’t have to rely on men for protection. But the truth is that many men are more inclined to listen to other men than to women.
My Two Lives (Blog Post)
I know that promoting diversity and inclusion isn’t just good for individual employees; it’s good for entire companies. I’m living proof.
Ask Deborah: What About The “Aspiration Gap”? (Blog Post)
What if women themselves do not want senior management roles? Is the fact that most top jobs are occupied by men evidence of a “glass ceiling,” or does it simply mean that women don’t want those higher-level jobs?
Three Lessons From Three Years At Catalyst (Blog Post)
After three years of working at Catalyst, I’ve learned a lot about women in the workplace.
Catalyst Connects With HARMAN: Top Takeaways (Blog Post)
Emily Bergmann reflects on her time as an intern with Catalyst.
Childcare: What’s Trending? Understanding What Works For Different Organizations (Blog Post)
nding affordable and reliable childcare has been a challenge that working women around the world face when their maternity leave is over and they are looking to rejoin the workforce.
Taylor Swift: Pop Star, Role Model, And Inclusive Leader (Blog Post)
There are four particular behaviors that Catalyst research links to being an inclusive leader: empowerment, accountability, courage, and humility. I believe that Swift exemplifies each one of them, making her a special kind of role model—not just for women and girls, but for everyone.
Taking Down The Confederate Flag And Other Small Wins (Blog Post)
The passage of time does not heal all wounds, but it can make a start.
Charleston Shows Racism Is Still With Us (Blog Post)
To fight the discrimination we’ve uncovered in our nearly twenty years of research on women of color at work, Catalyst has also launched the 2015 Women of Color Research Agenda: New Approaches and New Solutions, which will allow us to expand our groundbreaking research in this area and make progress not just on identifying problems but offering solutions.
Next Goal In Women’s Soccer? Closing The Pay Gap (Blog Post)
Pay inequality is alive and well, and it doesn’t only exist within corporate offices. When it comes to competing on the fields and courts, female athletes take home less than their male counterparts.
Why Inclusive Work Cultures Matter, And How Your Organization Can Create Them (Blog Post)
According to the findings featured in Catalyst’s new Mind Your Culture Gap infographic, both women and men high potentials surveyed want inclusive work cultures that emphasize integrity and collaboration, and encourage them to both achieve their potential and support others.
What I Learned From Catalyst’s EdX Course On Inclusive Leadership (Blog Post)
Catalyst’s Inclusive Leadership Course taught me a great deal about everyday leadership. Before I took this course I thought that leadership couldn’t be taught; now I know I was wrong.
My Trailblazing Grandmother And The Lessons She Taught Me (Blog Post)
Now that I have my BA, I’m considering what to do next with my life and career. As I mull over the options, I think of all I’ve learned from my Gram.
Ask Deborah: How Can I Stand Up To Violence Against Women? (Blog Post)
I am proud to use July’s column to call attention to the groundbreaking #WhoWillYouHelp campaign initiated by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to challenge people to intervene when they see a woman being exploited or assaulted.