August 26th marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the US Constitution. States and the federal government were prohibited from denying the right to vote on the basis of sex starting in 1920. This date is certainly worthy...
As we publish this, America and the world are in the middle of emotional conversations about inequalities. These conversations exploded into the mainstream due to the injustices black people continue to face which were on full display with the painful...
On March 12, 2020, UPS named a new CEO. Top leadership change is newsworthy for any public company; however, a few “NOTs” made the announcement rather noteworthy. It was NOT expected, the new CEO is NOT a UPS employee and...
ShowMe50 founder Elba Pareja-Gallagher and Allison Bittel, founder of the Women's Collective, appear on HLN's On the Story with Lynn Smith. Gender equality. Women's Empowerment. Inclusion. Men and women working together can influence the kind of inclusive culture change that...
Know your Priorities. Set your boundaries. Get better work life balance. Recently I was on the Supply Chain Now podcast (episode 277 listen here) talking about leadership tools and tricks for all generations. Listen to the whole one-hour show to...
Because 208 years is too long for gender parity – here are four actions to speed things up. As 2020 begins and corporate America sets goals for diversity and inclusion here are a few practical things every company can do...
Unconscious bias and engrained cultural norms continue to create career barriers for women to advance into senior leadership roles in representative numbers. The statistics, especially for women of color, continue to be discouraging. But with hard work and strategic planning,...
Are you ready to "Laugh for a Change?" Come out for a fun night at a comedy show supporting ShowMe50.org. Join some of Atlanta's funniest comedians as seen on FOX Laughs, The Laughing Skull Lounge, Punchline, Atlanta Improv, Jerry Farber's...
Welcome to 2017! A clean slate – a white sheet of paper - opportunity. This year I’ve created a theme for my personal development focus area - “Positive Posture.” I’m going to be very intentional about handling every interaction through...
Ah, that corporate ladder, gender bias, the elusive glass ceiling... and all the angst that accompanies this topic. First, what does all of it really mean? What is gender bias? The glass ceiling? And why are so few women at...