Self-promotion is key to success in many white-collar workplaces, where confidence is often mistaken for competence, research shows. This unwritten rule of the white-collar workplace can create challenges for four quite different groups: first-generation professionals, women, Asian Americans and introverts. This webinar will help people in these groups explore why they find self-promotion hard, and […]
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In this mini webinar, we discuss corporate decision making and how to avoid the most common pitfalls observed by executive Malissia Clinton. Ms. Malissia Clinton became the General Counsel of Meritage Homes on April 18, 2022. Prior to joining Meritage Homes, Ms. Clinton spent 12 years at The Aerospace Corporation as the senior vice president, general counsel
MINI: Poor judgment I’ve seen throughout my career—and how to avoid it (27 min) Read More »
Even with the widespread adoption of hybrid work schedules, it can be hard to balance work with the rest of your life. Join Malissia Clinton, EVP, General Counsel and Secretary of Meritage Homes, in conversation with Joan C. Williams, who the New York Times Magazine said has “something approaching rock star status” in the work-life
Home, Work, and Life: Fitting It All Together Read More »
In this mini webinar, we discuss how to manage mental health in high stress professions. Specifically, we discuss how to take care of your own mental health needs in professions that are very demanding and time-intensive, as well as how to support the people on your team to do the same. In conversation with: Katherine Erbeznik,
MINI: Mental Health in High-Stress Professions (18 min) Read More »
DEI is under scrutiny as never before but the goal of DEI programs—to develop a true meritocracy where you recruit from the full labor pool and retain the best talent—is not going away. Luckily, the best way to control for legal risk is also the best way to attain that goal. Laura Maechtlen, chair of
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Women and others from historically marginalized communities climbing the ladder of success often still find themselves in the distinct minority in teams, on committees, and on boards. Although women generally expect a more positive experience as one of two in a group rather than solo, theory and research suggest being part of a duo may
Diverse Teams: Women, Group Representation and Perception Read More »
What if public speaking and pitching felt good? As rising leaders, we can practice strategies for using our voice and posture to signal power and get ahead. If we don’t connect our skill building to our anti-bias values, however, we’re perpetuating a world we don’t want to live in by keeping our voices low and
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If an organization is struggling with DEIB, it’s likely because subtle (and not-so-subtle) forms of bias are being transmitted through business systems like hiring, performance evaluations, and access to opportunities. This webinar will explore how a suite of companies implemented evidence-based Bias Interrupters into their business systems and saw major improvements in a short time
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Evidence-Based Strategies to Eliminate Bias Read More »
Collective intelligence—the synergy within a group—has twice the impact of team performance as individual team members’ intelligence. Learning how to lead effective teams to make sure everyone’s skill sets are tapped in real time is essential. In this webinar, Professor Joan C. Williams will translate a wide range to research into actionable to-do’s to help
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If we want to avoid burning out, opting out, and continuing to battle with mental health struggles like anxiety, chronic fatigue, and depression, we need to start setting true boundaries at work and at home so that we can cultivate our curiosities and interests and remember who we are apart from our jobs and separate
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