DEI Discussion Series - Being Seen and Heard

Being Seen and Heard – this discussion will explore what inclusion means and the impact genuine inclusion can have on individuals and the whole team.

The goal of this discussion is to dive into what it is like for people who don’t feel seen or heard, or worse or belittled because of their demographic.

Here is the list of links to resources cited in the discussion.

Think Again, the latest book from Adam Grant Think Again examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people’s minds. Sam Adam Grant

Work Life – Adam Grant Reagan Chisholm Adam Grant

Book | SAVVY ALLY ACTION Savvy Ally Action

Toolkits, Guides & Reports | Out & Equal Last month more than 5,000 executives, ERG leaders, DEI practitioners, subject matter experts, and community leaders attended the Out & Equal Workplace Summit in person in Las Vegas and virtually… Out & Equal

Resources Our goal at the Human Rights Campaign is to ensure that every LGBTQ+ person is free to live their life openly, with their equal rights ensured. We know that goal requires that we keep educating, supporting and inspiring ourselves and each other. Human Rights Campaign

A Workplace Divided The national findings underscore the persistence of workplace double standards and social isolation faced by LGBTQ people. Human Rights Campaign

Belonging, A Critical Piece of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We've all heard presentations about the importance of DEI. In this powerful talk, Carin Taylor shares why belonging is the focus of her DEI strategy and the most important piece of the DEI discussion. She outlines the key ingredients needed to belong and how to create them. Carin Taylor TED

Five top diversity and inclusion TED Talks. The Diversity Agenda