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Insightful, and this brings to mind, the role and importance of a mentor, or as Mauro Porcini calls, the mentor by osmosis. 'There are other individuals instead with whom we have the opportunity to spend much more time. Usually these are family members, close friends, or coworkers. With them, we have daily exchanges and deeper connections. With their thinking and behaviors, they can inspire us organically, constantly, permeating our souls day after day, without even realizing it. Sometimes these people evolve into traditional mentors, taking on a formal role. Other times they become what I love to call mentors by osmosis.' Mentor helps employees fit into the culture of the organization, and together build a culture embodying psychological safety. Timothy R. Clark underlines 7 questions to evaluate an employee's personal impact on psychological safety, see https://lnkd.in/dJgpCEws The role of the mentor becomes equally critical in assessing impact on psychological safety. Mentor is an empath, and helps remove inhibitions and helps improve in EX, which inadvertently leads to an increased CX. 'It's a formative role that can exponentially amplify the number of unicorns in your organization and in the world. And it's an extremely important role, because it has incredible potential for increasing the levels of knowledge, inspiration, and success of every unicorn on the planet.' - #TheHumanSideofInnovation #Innovation #hr #psychologicalsafety #EX #CX

🌈 Diversity Through Crayons: A Masterpiece of Inclusion🎨 Today, I want to share a metaphor that beautifully illustrates the power of diversity and inclusion. Imagine a box of colorful crayons 🖍️. Each crayon represents a unique individual, with their own distinct hue and shade. Just like people, these crayons come in various colors, each bringing something special to the table. Now, think about a blank canvas. when we use the entire spectrum of crayons 🖍️, we create a vibrant, dynamic, and inclusive masterpiece. Each color contributes to the overall beauty and complexity of the artwork, making it truly stand out. In the same way, our workplaces thrive when we embrace diversity and inclusion. By valuing and leveraging the unique perspectives, experiences, and skills of every individual, we create a more innovative, resilient, and successful organization. Let's celebrate our differences and work towards a more inclusive and colorful world! 🌍 🌈 #happypride #Diversity #Inclusion #Teamwork #Innovation #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture

Inclusion is the act of including or making someone feel included. It is about creating a space where everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of their differences. Inclusion is not just about diversity, it is about creating a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Looking for powerful images that speak to your brand's core values? Find them at SuperStock. https://hubs.li/Q01_FHjw0

The balance of light, color, texture, and composition is what makes the difference between a good photograph, and an average photograph. As I was taking this photo today, it made me think back to a study on diversity in the workplace. It showed that organizations that have diversity of perspective, background, ethnicity, culture, gender, address, perform at higher levels than those who are more homogeneous in there makeup. The reasons were very clear, centering on the fact that diversity produces a greater number of ideas and more solutions to problems. When we surround ourselves with people who are like ourselves, our ideas tend to be confirmed rather than challenged. Look at your team. Are you diverse enough to be amazing?

After nearly 12 years, yesterday marked my last day at Gap Inc. While I’m excited to begin a new journey at the end of this month (more to come!), I couldn’t be more grateful to have started my career at the Gap. To everyone who poured into me during my tenure — thank you. Sharing an excerpt from my final email to the company below, as it’s the only way I know how to properly say goodbye. Until next time. _______ As my team knows, I often speak in threes. Years ago, as a merchant tasked with learning the art of storytelling, a wise leader once told me, “most people can only remember three things at a time – keep your message concise by focusing on the three most important things you want them to take away from you”. So, to wrap this thing up in proper fashion and leave you with a little bit of me before I go, here are my final “1-2-3s”: 1️⃣ Start with belonging. Whether it's creating it for your team, driving it through the business, or building it across our global communities, belonging is fundamental to who we are and what we do. You can’t have diversity without inclusion, and both are fruitless without belonging. Further, as the research shows, belonging is one of the most critical components of high performing teams and organizations. So, if you’re stuck on where to start on your Equality & Belonging journey, simply ask yourself and your team if they feel they belong – the rest will flow from there. 2️⃣ Lead with humanity. Whether facing a global pandemic, a racial reckoning, or a year of unbridled change – being a leader can be as challenging as it is rewarding. To be in service to my team and our mission, over the years I had to grow into being a more vulnerable and transparent leader. I had to show them I was human to build trust and respect. In turn, they gave me grace on my journey, and brought the best of themselves to the job every day. Your teams are looking to you for leadership and direction. They are also looking to you to be human. When in doubt, lead with humanity. It will pay you back tenfold. 3️⃣ Create space for others to be seen. I will never forget the first time I truly felt seen at this company. It unlocked my purpose and changed the course of my career. Everything I’ve done since then has been a product of that feeling and is continuously amplified by those who pass the feeling onto others. There is someone currently waiting to be seen by you; don’t miss the moment – it could change their life. And finally: as many of you know, I wouldn’t be here without the Gap. My parents met as District Managers many years ago, and I couldn’t have imagined this to be where I’d start my professional career. Nearly 12 years later and I can honestly say that my time here has been nothing short of extraordinary. Thank you for being part of the journey, and for making me better along the way. This Gap Baby is forever grateful for you. Until next time – here’s to doing more than selling clothes. 💙🫶🏾 Bahja

❣️⚖️ 🧠 Want practical steps on building a more inclusive workplace? school? community? Check out Bahja's post below. Although she is one of the most impressive young leaders I've had the pleasure of working with in the business world, her guidance transcends industries. #morethansellingclothes #equity #belonging #leadwithhumanity

Many businesses of all sizes have started having conversations around the ideas of diversity and inclusion over the last several years. The trend toward creating a more diverse and representative culture inside companies is a positive change for both company culture and a company’s bottom line...but what about your marketing and brand image? In this blog post, we discuss the difference between diversity and inclusion and provide an introductory look at representation and accessibility and why they're important. https://lnkd.in/gVHXbuqB #diversityandinclusion #marketing #representationmatters #accessibility #adacompliant

Celebrate your employees! You couldn’t do what you do without your team. It’s time to celebrate and show them that you value your crew. We can help you find the perfect expression of your appreciation. Let us know how we can help you. https://lnkd.in/ecGCVNxa #celebrateyouremployees #employeeappreciation #companyculture #promotionalproducts #branddesign #promotionalproductswork #brandidentity #teambuilding #companymoral

Channeling the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Our supply chain practices echo the core values of equality, integrity, and the pursuit of practices that benefit all. #sourcing #supplychain #equality #retail #martinlutherking #suppliers #trending #2024trends #equality #supplier #usa #martin #transparency #supply

Real change takes everyone, and allies are one of the key drivers to inclusivity in the workplace Catch up as we talk to QVC leaders Richard D. and Henry Day about why #allyship is such an important part of their career & the role they play in levelling the playing field... https://bit.ly/43kxsVN #inclusivity #diversityintech #inclusionintech #techcareers