Stand up. Take action.
Learn if you need to learn. (We‘ve created lots of resources to learn.)
And lead, because you must lead.
Do the work to support your team.
Do the work to correct systemic racism & inequities.
Do the work, do the work, do the work. 💯
#BlackLivesMatter
PART 2: 📢 We're excited to announce...
✨ Change Catalyst is now Empovia! ✨
After nearly 10 years of driving diverse, equitable, and inclusive change, Empovia is focusing exclusively on learning and development solutions. 👊
🔗 empovia.co
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PART 1: 📢 We're excited to announce...
✨ Change Catalyst is now Empovia! ✨
After nearly 10 years of driving diverse, equitable, and inclusive change, Empovia is focusing exclusively on learning and development solutions. 👊
🔗 empovia.co
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This Wednesday, a new Change Catalyst is coming your way.
We can't wait to share everything we have in store for you. ✨
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#BeAnAlly. Create intentional #inclusion. Invite people to have a powerful seat at the table where they are respected and feel like they belong.
There's still time to gift a guide to #allyship. Digital & audio copies of How to Be an Ally: MelindaBrianaEpler.com. 📙
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In your end-of-year reflections, consider the impact of recognition:
Recognize someone's contributions. Acknowledge expertise. Amplify important ideas.
This can make a difference in people's lives & day-to-day work.
MelindaBrianaEpler.com 📙
#BeAnAlly#AllyshipActions#DEI
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On the #AllyshipPodcast, @daxdev & I examine:
★ systemic shifts in the #DEI landscape, including pushback to DEI
★ #BIPOC savior syndrome, an issue incoming DEI leaders often face
★ how to reflect & set goals that support DEI
🎙️ ally.cc/DaxDevlonRoss
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We must learn, show empathy & take action to #BeAnAlly.
I wrote How to Be an Ally as a guide to strengthen your allyship work. 💡 It can also support your loved ones in their allyship journey.
📙 MelindaBrianaEpler.com
Discount available for bulk orders.
#Empathy#DEI
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Workplace cultures & systems won’t change without all of us taking action. History shows we're more powerful together than we are on our own.
Together we can build healthier, happier, more innovative & productive teams.
📙 MelindaBrianaEpler.com#Empathy#BeAnAlly#DEI
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Most of us have people in our networks with similar backgrounds to our own. As an ally, it's important to actively broaden your networks through social media, events, and workplace settings.
MelindaBrianaEpler.com 📙
#BeAnAlly#AllyshipActions#DEI
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💡 You can't learn someone's lived experiences through simulation.
"Instead of using simulations to raise awareness about #disability... learn from the voices of actual disabled people. We are powerful storytellers." @CatarinaRiveraally.cc/Simulation#DisabilityAwareness
Workplace cultures & systems won’t change without all of us taking action. History shows we're more powerful together than we are on our own.
Together we can build healthier, happier, more innovative & productive teams.
📙 MelindaBrianaEpler.com#Empathy#BeAnAlly#DEI
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(1/4) Want to change the world through #CivicEngagement?
Check out @PointsofLight's "9 @TEDTalks ABOUT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT" demonstrating 9 access points for leading, supporting & taking action:
1️⃣ #Donate: THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT CHARITY IS DEAD WRONG by @danpallotta.