Female Leadership Equality | Female Inclusive Leadership and Allyship Strategies to Build Diversity and Profits | Julie Kratz and Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC for Women’s Leadership Success Podcast #123

Female leadership equality is more than a conversation, it’s a practice. As more and more leaders come to the forefront to address strategic challenges to equality and diversity in workplace, predominantly female leadership equality and female inclusive leadership, how do organizations adapt their policies to this shift in mindset and culture? Listen to this episode to learn what women AND men can do to support the ongoing diversity conversation. Find out in this episode of the Women's Leadership Success podcast. How can allyship and intersectionality create a more inclusive workplace? What actions can organizations take to challenge traditional masculine workplace cultures and promote gender equality? How can work-life balance and flexibility be recognized as universal human issues rather than solely women's issues? What steps can be taken to increase the representation of women in leadership roles? What strategies empower women to embrace their strength and bravery and overcome societal norms? How can dysfunctional meeting behaviors and microaggressions be addressed to create a more inclusive meeting culture? In this Women's Leadership Success episode on female leadership equality in the workplace, Sabrina Braham talks to Julie Kratz, an inclusive leadership trainer, and author, about the importance of allyship, intersectionality, and rewriting workplace rules to promote gender equality and diversity. She encourages organizations to create inclusive environments and advocates for increased representation of women in leadership positions. Kratz challenges traditional masculine workplace cultures, highlights the need to recognize flexibility and work-life balance as human issues, and urges women to be brave and speak up, promoting a shift in mindset and workplace culture. Today’s conversation also addresses dysfunctional meeting behaviors such as mansplaining, interruptions, and microaggressions, suggesting strategies to create a more inclusive meeting culture. It also highlights the importance of celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity year-round. Julie Kratz’s WLS Interview on How Allyship Builds Female Inclusive Leadership Julie Kratz is a renowned TEDx speaker and inclusive leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America. Promoting diversity, inclusion, and allyship in the workplace, Julie helps organizations foster more inclusive environments. She is a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, and executive coach who holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Master Coach, and is a certified unconscious bias trainer. Entrepreneur, CNBC, TEDx, Women's Leadership Success Podcast, The Forum On Workplace Inclusion, and more have published and featured Julie. She is the author of 6 books, including Allyship in Action: 10 Strategies for Living Inclusively, Lead Like an Ally: A Journey Through Corporate America with Strategies to Facilitate Inclusion, a children’s book Little Allies, ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality, and more. How Allyship Builds Female Inclusive Leadership: Show Notes Meet Julie Kratz, a keynote speaker, and inclusive leadership trainer. [4:47-10:13] Why do women need more allies to keep moving forward, and why is pay equity a competitive advantage? [10:14-15:45] What is an ally, and how do you become one? [15:46-18:59] Why consistency and intentionality are the two most important things an ally does [19:00-23:49] How do you establish an ally network? What are the two forms of microaggressions? [23:50-29:09] The five different roles of an ally [29:10-34:54] The importance of being a good ally. [34:55-40:22] Learn more about Julie and her TEDx talk [40:23] Allyship and Female Leadership Equality • Equity Strategies Women’s Leadership Success #123 Summary: Allyship Builds Inclusive Female leadership equality Episode notes to leave with: Recognize the importance of allyship in supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences: Actively support and uplift underrepresented individuals in the workplace. Show understanding and empathy towards their unique challenges and perspectives. Embrace intersectionality by understanding that women's experiences vary based on factors like race, abilities, and LGBTQ+ identities: Recognize that gender equality efforts should consider the intersectional experiences of women. Acknowledge the different barriers and biases faced by women with diverse backgrounds. Foster an inclusive environment by actively seeking to understand and uplift the voices of underrepresented individuals. Challenge traditional masculine workplace cultures and norms that hinder gender equality. Encourage organizations to redefine and rewrite workplace rules to create a more inclusive future: Advocate for policies and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Support initiatives that challenge and reform outdated norms and structures. Prioritize inclusivity in decision-making processes and promote diverse perspectives: Ensure representation of diverse voices in decision-making roles. Seek out and value input from individuals with different backgrounds and experiences. Shift the perception of flexibility and work-life balance as solely female leadership equality issues to recognize them as universal human issues: Advocate for work-life balance policies and practices that benefit all employees. Promote a culture that values personal well-being and respects boundaries between work and personal life. Acknowledge the underrepresentation of women in top leadership positions and commit to change: Recognize the need for increased representation of women in leadership roles. Take proactive steps to address barriers and create pathways for women's career advancement. Empower women to be leaders of the future by fostering their leadership skills and potential: Provide mentorship, sponsorship, and opportunities for growth and development. Encourage women to step into leadership roles and embrace their leadership qualities. Foster a mindset of self-confidence and resilience, empowering women to overcome barriers and pursue their goals: Encourage women and girls to embrace their strength and bravery. Challenge societal norms that discourage assertiveness and self-expression. Promote self-care, stress management, and seeking support when needed. 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