Weekly abstract: worker check-in, CEO statements, and concepts for motion as a company
Welcome to my weekly summary of this week's best leadership and communication resources. While we've all dealt with the recent riots and pandemics in recent years, we wanted to share some of the most thoughtful and compelling resources so that you, as leaders, can respond courageously and compassionately, report to your employees, especially those who are colored, and take positive action as an organization. We believe that you find these articles particularly relevant, thought-provoking and inspiring.
This week's blog and blog post on leadership and communication:
- Check in now with your black employees
By Tonya Russell (@thetonyarussell via @nytopinion), The New York Times
"It is important for employers to report to their employees and confirm the news of the past few weeks. They should encourage self-sufficiency, whatever that may mean for individuals, and make it clear that there are no penalties for those who may need to spend a day of mental health or temporarily do less work… "
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- Resources shared by members to end racial inequality
About the Arthur W. Page Society (@awpagesociety)
"Page is a member of the Diversity Action Alliance, a coalition of PR and communications leaders who have joined forces to accelerate progress in achieving meaningful and tangible results in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion in our profession. DAA will create a resource that provides best practices and insights to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within your own organization and beyond. Please pay attention to announcements. Page's D&I subcommittee monitors site-specific programs to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the Diverse Future program for potential members of various teams of page members and the Leaders of Tomorrow program to showcase different talents to page members who enter the profession… "
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- The project of better arguments
From the Aspen Institute (@AspenInstitute)"The Better Arguments Project is a new national citizens' initiative created to bridge ideological divisions – not by putting those divisions on paper, but by teaching Americans how to have better arguments. We believe that the healthier we can equip communities to have arguments that are rooted both in this story and in good practice in constructive communication, the healthier our country becomes. The Better Arguments Project is a partnership between the Aspen Institute Citizenship and the American Identity Program, Facing History and Ourselves, and The Allstate Corporation… ”
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- Companies can respond to changes
By CEO Action (@CEOAction)“We know that there is no single formula to improve diversity and inclusion that applies to every company, industry, or environment. However, we believe that sharing these actions openly in a spirit of collaboration enables organizations to achieve their diversity and inclusion goals faster than any organization could achieve on its own … "
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- Bold talks at General Mills
By General Mills (@GeneralMills via @CEOAction), CEO Action“It can be uncomfortable to“ really talk ”about controversial issues, especially in a work environment. But in the age of social media and as the boundaries between personal and professional are becoming increasingly blurred, it is more important than ever to address and explore difficult issues – and not just outside office walls … "
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What were some of the best resources you read this week?
– –David Grossman
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