Chief of Staff and Vice President of Operations at MX | Women's Initiatives Network Chair | Non-Profit Founder
This year's International Women's Day theme, Inspire Inclusion, is one of my favorites. Let's celebrate our progress and achievements, thank those who have supported, advocated for and raised the bar for all of us AND let's use the opportunity to bring awareness to the challenges that still exist. To me, Inspiring Inclusion isn’t just about who is "allowed" a seat at the table, it's about how we perceive them and treat them, as well. Take communication styles, for example. Studies repeatedly show that more so than men, a woman's tenor, volume, annunciation, and style … all send a non-verbal cue to others about our likability, credibility and ultimately our ability. The good news is, as leaders, we can do something to address this. One very real example is goal setting — having clear and aligned expectations for every role. Your company, department and individual goals should be structured, anchored in outcomes, and measurable. Doing so can remove some of the subjectivity from performance reviews and ensure that we are truly assessing based on performance and not style. Being aware of unconscious bias and taking thoughtful action is one way that I Inspire Inclusion. #iwd2024
Today is International Women's Day, an important time to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about women’s equality challenges and opportunities. This year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion. At MX, we win when everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to do their best work. What does inspire inclusion mean to you? #iwd2024 https://lnkd.in/gaZBhY6
Crystal, you are such a great example at MX! Thank you for all you do and for who you are!