Jennifer Brown Consulting

To advance as a more inclusive society, it’s imperative we look back in celebration of the landmark moments that are part of our heritage, reflecting upon past societal wins and collective wrongs, educating on the impact felt today, and making room for understanding and growth. Today, June 19th, marks the 159th anniversary of Juneteenth—the oldest known commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrating the Juneteenth holiday alone is not enough to create fundamental change, but it can foster education and awareness and propel us to consider how we create truly inclusive and equitable cultures. It serves as a moment of reflection, as well as celebration, and a moment to consider the work ahead that is needed to build equitable and inclusive cultures for our Black colleagues. To further empower both companies and individuals in their commitment to supporting Black employees not only on Juneteenth but every day, we invited you to download, read, and share our resource How to Support Black Employees on Juneteenth and Every Other Day of the Year. https://lnkd.in/e5R4e2M5 #Juneteenth #DEI #InclusiveOrganizations #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #InclusiveLeadership

Over our nearly 20-year existence, we are so proud of how JBC has worked with thousands of clients across every industry, and every size, to design best-in-class workplace strategies that drive more inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive. And as our field evolves, the key tenets of DEI must be more deeply embedded in every possible domain within business and leadership, so that its principles and practices can reach a broader set of potential allies and advocates - that next generation who will drive healthy workplaces long after our time. This has always been the vision of our founder, Jennifer Brown - to enlist broader participation and drive behavior change throughout organizations, and to prepare and equip leaders with concrete tools to inspire and lead this change. It’s with this opportunity in mind that we’re excited to announce the uniting of the JBC consulting practice with the mission-driven consulting firm, changeforce, a tech-enabled management consulting company with a sensational and broad team of domain experts pursuing a more inclusive future of work. At the same time, changeforce has acquired Mathison, a leading DEI tech software that will augment the combined offerings with a data-driven platform to manage and track DEI efforts, goals, and education. This new combination of these three organizations now enables us to offer the most robust end-to-end consulting and technology platform for DEI in the market, with the vision of helping organizations solve their biggest DEI challenges through an integrated approach. Key leaders driving this effort will include Jennifer Brown, Robert Haddow Beaven, Dr. Nabeel Ahmad, with Arthur Woods as an advisor. Jennifer is still speaking frequently on inclusive leadership in the US and globally, sharing her latest thought leadership and best-selling book, How to be an Inclusive Leader (https://lnkd.in/eNdRubvJ), and supporting early-stage thought leaders through her coaching work. More info on her work can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e4VqE8Z7. If you’d like to explore how we can support your DEI organizational goals, please contact Robert Beaven, at [email protected]. 

In our continued recognition of Neurodiversity Week, we’re excited to share an insightful podcast episode from The Will To Change archives that dives deep into the importance of addressing neurodiversity in the workplace. Natalia Lyckowski, Co-Chair of Neurodiversity IBM Global Business Resource Group, joins the program to discuss the nuances of neurodivergent talent and how fostering an inclusive environment benefits everyone. Let’s be intentional about our learning and expanding our inclusivity for these individuals. I invite you to spend some time today listening to this episode and learning from Natalia as she shares: - How to use language in the most inclusive way to promote understanding and acceptance. - Why symbols matter in creating an inclusive workplace culture. - How Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can accelerate the journey of inclusion and support neurodivergent employees. - Strategies for creating safe spaces where neurodivergent employees can thrive. - Business advantages of embracing neurodivergent talent and fostering diversity in the workplace. - Potential challenges of virtual work environments for neurodivergent employees. Learn how to become more vigilant about representing neurodiversity in all aspects of the workplace. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone interested in championing neurodiversity in their workplace and creating an environment where all individuals can thrive. Let's celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives that neurodivergent individuals bring to our teams and communities. Listen to the full episode here and join us in elevating the message and mission of those like Natalia Lyckowski who are doing incredible work in the neurodiversity space! https://lnkd.in/e2Gispfi #NeurodiversityWeek #InclusionMatters 

We hope to see you at the March Community Call with host Jennifer Brown and special guest, Kat McCaw Gordon! https://lnkd.in/ejGeBgZV

In this episode, originally recorded as a community call, Jennifer Brown sat down with Djuana Beamon, the Chief Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Empower. With a wealth of experience across various industries, including financial services, pharma, insurance, and healthcare, Djuana shares her journey in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space. She also discusses the importance of self-care, building a supportive village, and fostering authentic relationships with senior leaders to drive meaningful change. Discover the challenges and opportunities in the current DEI landscape and the success of Empower's innovative sponsorship program, which pairs senior executives with talent from different levels of the organization to promote mutual mentoring and growth. E310: Executive Influence: Driving Inclusion through Strong C-Suite Relationships with Empower's Djuana Beamon https://lnkd.in/gtS_nHhX

Despite strides in the past, progress has slowed to a crawl. It's time for leaders to invest in tangible solutions for true pay equality, not just rhetoric. Unlock the Truth Behind #EqualPayDay: Why Progress Stalls and What Leaders Must Do. Dive into our latest thought leadership paper, Read more and join the conversation on bridging this divide. https://lnkd.in/eb_nnbY9 #EqualPayDay #PayEquality #GenderEquality #EqualOpportunity #Leadership #DiversityandInclusion #GenderPayGap #EqualityMatters #ClosingTheGap #WageEquality #InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceEquality

In this episode, Jennifer welcomes back Rhodes Perry, MPA (he/him), an award-winning social entrepreneur, sought-after speaker, podcast host, and nationally recognized LGBTQ thought leader. Jennifer and Rhodes dive deep into the current state of DEI work, exploring the challenges practitioners face in navigating pushback and misinformation, as well as the opportunities to reframe the vision for inclusion. They discuss strategies for building trust, countering misinformation with skillful dialogues, and the importance of sustainable activism within the DEI community. Rhodes shares his personal experiences as a trans leader, highlighting the power of inviting allyship through vulnerability and the impact of pop culture representation in normalizing inclusion. This thought-provoking conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about reimagining belonging and driving change in these turbulent times. E309: Reimagining Belonging: Navigating DEI Work in Turbulent Times with Author Rhodes Perry https://lnkd.in/gtS_nHhX #DEI #DiversityandInclusion #Belonging #InclusionMatters #DEIWork #LGBTQLeadership #Allyship #RepresentationMatters

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"Leaders at many levels may feel challenged in building cultures of belonging where more talent can truly thrive. Our inability to create psychological safety across the many differences in the workplace today (diversity, hybrid teams) can stem from our generational norms, previous experiences, and other biases we carry. But the good news is that belonging can be built, as a leadership practice and discipline. Indeed, an environment of belonging is expected for the incoming generation of talent.” - Jennifer Brown, CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, and author of How to Be an Inclusive Leader 9 Ways Leaders Can Build A Culture Of Belonging https://lnkd.in/eZa47zfW