You might be asking yourself why this matters for you, whether or not you're in a position of power or a public-facing job, but the truth is your work does not always speak for itself. Not only your experience but also your age can affect your comfort level when the opportunity presents itself to put yourself on the screen and communicate important information.
Read MoreAs part of our celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility today—a day meant to recognize the resilience and accomplishments of the trans community—it’s important to us to raise awareness about discrimination faced by trans speakers as they bravely share their stories with audiences. Although having gained much positive attention through her TED talks and being invited regularly to share her lived experience as a man and a woman, Paula Stone Williams continues to be a target for those who do not recognize the importance of her experiences as both genders to help cisgender audiences understand how to be more equitable to others.
Read MoreEvery great leader knows their success starts and ends with their team. And building a great team requires identifying talent and potential in every person—no matter their gender identity—and ensuring they have all the tools and support they need to succeed. And while all this is true, not every leader knows where to start when it comes to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace culture. Interested to learn how you can help your team thrive? Outspoken speaker Paula Stone Williams can help.
Read MoreIt’s International Women's Day, and today we recognize the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women around the world. To celebrate, we’re inviting you to join us—let’s #BreaktheBias. Will you call out gender bias, discrimination each time you see it? Will you resist stereotyping and, instead, see the individual? Will you stand firm as an ally to all women, calling in others to create inclusive spaces?
Read MoreAt Outspoken, we are passionate about the power of inclusion. We believe a landscape of diverse ideas is foundational to building sustainable solutions that will carry us deeper into the 21st century better equipped for the challenges our collective future holds. This month, we’ve been excited to highlight Black voices, sharing some of our speakers’ expertise and essential contributions to our public discourse. But how can we honor Black History Month beyond February? How can we create an inclusive culture that lasts long after Black History Month?
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