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Diversity of a Different Persuasion

N2Growth Blog

Diversity is a complex issue because it comes in all shapes and sizes. As an Executive Recruiter, I have been asked to identify candidates who are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender and even geography. One type of diversity that has more recently begun to receive subtle yet perceptible attention is age diversity.

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Diversity & Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. I’ll take it one step further – I can’t really think of any issue that should be argued or decided solely on the merits of diversity. In fact, let me take it up even another notch…diversity should be a non-issue altogether.

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The Growing Power of Women in Business

Women on Business

And while these figures represent US households, the percentages are being exported due to technology driven globalization. Hewlett-Packard, another technology company, named Meg Whitman as their CEO in September 2011. These are just two examples of global, male-dominated companies now run by women. Plot it out. Make it happen.

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Is a Corporate Board Seat in Your Future? :: Women on Business

Women on Business

I sure that most of us are aware of the current studies that prove that having a diverse board (at least 30% women representation) contributes directly to a company’s performance. The opportunity to network and leverage relationships with other board members who can potentially help you advance your career and broaden your influence.

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Advocacy to Shift Culture

Women on Business

This is very true as it relates to organizations that are working to increase gender diversity at the leadership levels. Advocacy is what makes the “world go round&# so to speak as we observe how individuals rise through their careers. 2 Dr. Sharon OConnor January 12th, 2011 at 7:39 pm Thanks for raising awareness on this topic.

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Rethink Leadership for the XX Factor

Coaching Tip

Young women today are entering the workforce better prepared and more ambitious than ever, with more education and higher career aspirations than men. asked senior executives at 60 big companies recently why they are trying to advance women, "they laughed at us," says Dominic Barton, McKinsey's global managing director.

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Gay Executive Silence

Coaching Tip

Many high-level executives like Ernst & Young global vice chair Beth Brooke are coming out of the closet. In her closing remarks in a 2011 video produced for the "It Gets Better" campaign, Ms. Brooke was growing tired of hiding, particularly after being tapped to head the company's diversity and inclusion efforts.

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