Why We Need More Imperfect Role Models
Growing up, I always wondered, “How did they do it?” This is a question that I would ask myself often. How did my role models make it to the top?…
Elaine Montilla
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Elaine Montilla is a powerhouse at the intersection of technology, equity, and heart. As a C-suite leader, TEDx speaker, and founder of 5xMinority, she brings a uniquely human approach to conversations about innovation, leadership, and inclusion. She’s not just breaking glass ceilings, she’s building ladders for others to climb, especially women, LGBTQ+ professionals, and people of color in tech.
Five Actions A Company Can Take To Retain Female IT Talent
The Covid-19 pandemic has annihilated the global economy and disproportionately impacted working women. Despite an abundance of research confirming that companies are more profitable with more women in the C-suite, there is still…
Life is a Dance
This I know for sure Life Is a Dance And you must decide If you need to hear the music to join in Or dance to your own beat. Just…
Become Your Biggest Advocate
An advocate can be defined as a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular policy or cause. Every single time that you advocate for others, you are an advocate.…
The Pandemic – A Setback for Women
We want choices! We need accomplices We are tired of holding it all together Inequality | Evictions | Oppression | Judgement Is having children the pinnacle of female achievement?!? Expected…
How CIOs Can Cultivate A Sense Of Belonging In The Workplace
The world is changing around us, and the so-desired digital transformation we all pleaded for in past years came as a massive wave this year. We had to take action…
Recovering People Pleaser
This is it! I want a divorce from you This is no longer serving me Insane codependency Taking over my happiness I am not a failure; I never was You…
7 Lessons from a Recovering Perfectionist
Many people make the mistake of confusing a high achiever with a perfectionist. I used to be a perfectionist, and I consider myself a high achiever now. I know this…
The Magic of Storytelling
I have always been fascinated by the art of storytelling. I remember first watching Jonathan Fields speak at the last GLP Summer Camp in fascination. I was a volunteer and…
The Real Problem With Employee Resource Groups
According to Catalyst, employee resource groups (ERGs) are “voluntary, employee-led groups that foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives.” ERGs are voluntary groups of employees…