Interesting conversation. What words or phrases have you heard yourself or others saying lately? Raising our awareness starts with hearing ourselves when we talk and committing to upskilling our language and to align with our intentions for 2021.
We know you mean well, let others hear the words that better reflect your thoughts for all listeners.
On the Language We Learned.
"Behind every good man there's a good woman."
One could easily try to explain away saying, "Well that means they're giving the woman some credit for his success."
Read that again.
What does that pay?
Where does that ultimately get 'her'?
And is this everything it's saying?
Much of the reason we primarily have men in leadership positions is due to their availability, access to and the commitment of a woman who can carry the load for them, unburdening them from distractions of home and aiding in their career pursuits.
They had more time and they took it.
Behind good, hard-working, talented women, what, no, who do we see?
Yes, we often see her kids, but they're not contributing.
Who is, who will?
Get behind the women you know.
Offer your support.
Invite her.
Don't just accept her presence, appreciate it and learn.
Your roundtable meetings, annual planning...where are they?
Great leadership realizes their businesses are missing out without more women not merely seated at the table but contributing and influencing.
Ask yourself, "Who is behind Her?"
We can learn from the words we learned- and re-learn.
Look around.
Let's ramp up our commitment.
#IntentionalEquality
#LeadershipMatters
#BetterTogether
#DoYourPart
#WomenInBusiness
#Automotive
#BetterTogether #LeadershipMatters #WordsMatter
