Two weeks ago we kicked off our series on the ABC’s of Leadership for All Times. This is a set of research-backed guiding principles for leaders to elevate their capabilities now, when they face unique challenges caused by the pandemic and in the years to come. Last week, we dove into “Agility” and its importance […]
The New Leadership Paradigm: The ABC’s of Leadership For All Times: AGILITY
Last week we introduced our ABCs of Leadership for all times in response to our ongoing research and the pandemic which has created business challenges unlike any we have ever faced. Add to this the massive humanitarian challenges and upswelling of social justice, this unique moment requires a new set of leadership imperatives with great […]
The New Leadership Paradigm: The ABC’s of Leadership For All Times
Prior to the pandemic, top-level executives were uneasy about their leaders’ ability to handle unexpected challenges. Only 1 in 5 executives surveyed believed their leaders had the skills needed to achieve their organization’s current and future strategic priorities. That was in 2018, let’s fast forward to now. In addition to creating a massive humanitarian challenge, […]
Women in Leadership — Coaching, Mentorship, and Sponsorship
In this week’s episode of Change and Thrive, we will be focusing on women in leadership and how leaders are uniquely positioned to play a critical role by providing direction during times of personal and professional transition. Specifically, leaders can empower their female employees through Coaching, Mentorship, and Sponsorship. I will be speaking with Lisa […]
How to Cultivate A Culture of Inclusion
I want to ask you a question: What challenges has your organization had around diversity, equity, and inclusion? Let’s do an exercise together… Do me a favor, get out a sheet of paper and a pen. I want you to write down the DE&I challenges you’ve seen and/or experienced within your workplace. Write down your […]
Applying Lessons Learned From The Arts and Sports To Create A More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Part 2
Our recent conversations around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have highlighted the fact that people want to be heard and need the proper support to thrive within an organization. Otherwise, there is an abundance of research that cites African American women and people of color are leaving their organizations and starting their own businesses. If leaders […]
Applying Lessons Learned From The Arts and Sports To Create A More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace
Last week, WLH wrapped up our podcast series on what organizations can do to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. This week, WLH is kicking off our next three-part series on applying lessons learned from the Arts and Sports worlds to help create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. In this first […]
A Message to Our Community: Thank You For Tuning In!
Thank you for tuning into the Change and Thrive with Dr. Wendy L. Heckelman Podcast. I’ve enjoyed our time together these past few months. Can you believe we’ve been together for twelve weeks?! If you’re new to the community I invite you to review some of the practical considerations and tips I’ve shared about addressing […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How to Take Action Within Your Organization
In this last installment of WLH’s four-part series, , today’s podcast will focus on the actions organizations can take to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) practices. This podcast builds on the fact that many organization’s commitment and actions regarding DEI are on a spectrum –From just being aware that there are challenges to more […]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How to Assess Your Organizational Practices
As the second installment of WLH’s four-part series on the steps that organizations can take to address DEI practices, today’s podcast will focus on the second step of DEI transformation: Assessment. We kicked off the series by first discussing Awareness, which involves taking the time and space for all members of an organization to reflect […]