Catalyzing

Catalyst Blog
Catalyzing is the Catalyst blog, bringing together and amplifying diverse voices that share Catalyst’s mission to expand opportunities for women and business. Catalyzing reflects the wide range of opinions, ideas, and experiences of Catalyst employees, incorporating perspectives from our offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. It also features non-Catalyst industry leaders, experts, and academics committed to changing workplaces and lives. Get the RSS feed.
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    They Had a Dream: Martin Luther King’s Vision Lives on in These Leaders

    In the 1940s my great-grandmother boarded a bus from South Carolina to New York City and never looked back. In an effort to escape the harsh realities of the Jim Crow era, she was set on fulfilling the dream that she had for her family: to relocate and thrive in a new city, and build a foundation...

    January 18, 2016 by Brandee Sanders

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    Four Ways to Make Your Company More Inclusive in 2016

    It’s a New Year, and time to put gender diversity and inclusion on the top of your to-do list.  Many companies are already making great progress on this front, and we thought we’d share some of the strategies they’re using to create organizational change.  

    Check out the effective and...

    January 14, 2016 by Catalyst

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    My Friend, My Mentor: The Benefits of Peer Mentoring in the Workplace

    I am one of the lucky few to have a best friend at work. My co-worker, and yes, best friend, and I have been able to develop our careers due to each other’s support, guidance, and mentorship.

    Of course not everyone has a best friend on the job, but there are extensive benefits to having a peer...

    January 12, 2016 by Tory Paez

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    #NationalMentoringMonth: Women of the Dream Founder Leslie Morris Talks About the Importance of Mentoring

    Imagine coming of age as a woman in a crime-ridden, impoverished environment with little to no resources or guidance. The odds are stacked against you, and there are few individuals to look up to who have overcome them. For young girls in Camden, New Jersey this is daily life. In 2012, Camden had...

    January 7, 2016 by Catalyst

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    "My Wish for 2016"

    When December rolls around, it’s natural for us to reflect on the year and start thinking about how we might make the next one better. As the leader of Catalyst, I always hope that each new year will bring us closer to gender equity in the workplace. And of course, part of my job is to help raise...

    January 4, 2016 by Deborah Gillis

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    Your Take: Will the UK’s Push to Remove Names from Job and College Applications Combat Racial Bias?

    In October, The View co-host Raven-Symoné sparked outrage after her comments about discriminating against people with “black-sounding” names. During a segment that was centered on stereotyping, Symoné said that she would indeed judge someone due to the way their name sounded. "I am very...

    December 30, 2015 by Brandee Sanders

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    The Journey Towards a Board Appointment: Lessons Learned

    Over the past two years I’ve had the privilege of participating in the Women On Board® mentorship program, and now the time has come to write my last blog.  Participating in the program gave me the opportunity to build a relationship with a very engaged and supportive mentor, meet fellow...

    December 28, 2015 by Sandra Stuart

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    Happy Holidays from Catalyst!

    Happy Holidays from Catalyst! Looking forward to all we can accomplish together in 2016!

    December 24, 2015 by Catalyst

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    Top Disruptors of 2015

    You can’t make change in the world without stepping up, speaking out, and taking bold action to shake up the status quo. Catalyst applauds those who championed change this past year, proved what’s possible, and inspired others to do so too!  

    Rosalind Brewer, President and CEO, Sam’s Club: ...

    December 23, 2015 by Catalyst

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    Five Lessons I Hope Mark Zuckerberg Teaches His Daughter

    The media, companies, and employees across the nation have applauded Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement that he will take two months of paternity leave following the birth of his daughter. Greater involvement of fathers is imperative for the growth of children and families. His public decision...

    December 21, 2015 by Tory Paez