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In case you missed this Lead with Inclusion newsletter. It was inspired by a cultural moment many people were talking about, but the leadership lesson goes far beyond that moment. What does it look like to lead without compromising your values, even when the spotlight is on? That question shows up inside organizations more often than people think. If values-aligned leadership matters to you, this one is worth the read. Read the newsletter. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dSxHZw2h #LeadWithInclusion #Leadership #Values

And in today's news, water is wet.   However would we have figured this out on our own? It's not as if an entire industry has been fighting this for years but has been ignored, demonized, gaslighted and scapegoated. https://lnkd.in/eBiWzPxc

This Lead with Inclusion newsletter was a little different. When Stacey recorded it, she chose to speak candidly about how difficult the moment felt and what it means to keep showing up to lead when the world feels heavy. Unfortunately, the reflection still feels just as relevant today. If you’ve been trying to navigate leadership, work, and life while everything around us feels uncertain or overwhelming, this one may resonate. In case you missed it, you can read it here. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/d9ycVRXi #LeadWithInclusion #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture

🔁 ICYMI: Bringing Inclusion Back to Leadership Inclusion doesn’t begin with a program, it begins with behavior. How we listen. How we decide. How we lead. This Lead With Inclusion issue invites leaders to move past fear and performative gestures, and instead take real, consistent action rooted in humanity. One place to start: the Humanity Practice Snapshot, a free tool that reveals how humanity is showing up (or missing) in your workplace. Read the full issue ↓ https://lnkd.in/ggmvhn7h #InclusiveLeadership #HumanityAtWork #LeadershipInPractice

Have you heard about The.Well? It’s a space co-created by our CEO @Stacey A. Gordon and @Mary Grace Gardner for women—especially women of color—who are often the first to lead, build, or carry it all. At The.Well, they hold space to slow down, speak honestly, and find support in community when the weight gets heavy. They recently had a powerful conversation with @Kendra Charisse Smith about how she found steadiness through Kundalini Yoga, a practice that helped her navigate entrepreneurship, personal loss, and deep transitions. When life feels unsteady, what helps you stay grounded? This year has stretched many of us. For women who are the first, the only, or the ones everyone leans on, it’s been especially heavy. In our Fireside Chat at The.Well, we spoke with @Kendra Charisse Smith about how she found steadiness through Kundalini Yoga. Her teacher introduced her to a practice rooted in breath, movement, and quiet transformation. The shift didn’t come overnight. It came through discipline, repetition, breath, and awareness. Kendra reminded us that meaningful change doesn’t always arrive with fanfare. Sometimes, it’s one inhale at a time. At The.Well, these are the conversations we hold space for, especially when you need grounding, not more noise. Subscribe at https://lnkd.in/ghJRkTfY to join a space where you can reconnect and replenish. #WomenOfColorWellness #IntentionalLeadership #TrailblazingWomen

🔁 ICYMI: Lead the Change: Restoring Humanity at Work HR leaders say they are champions of people. This is the moment to lead like it. In a time when DEI is being dismantled and culture is treated like a perk, Lead With Inclusion asks a critical question: How human is your workplace...really? This issue breaks down: → The tension between policy and principle in HR → Why humanity must move from slide decks into practice → How the Humanity Practice Snapshot™ helps you find the gaps in your culture that performance metrics miss Read the full issue & learn how to take the snapshot here. ↓ https://lnkd.in/gH9xR5nH #InclusiveLeadership #HumanityAtWork #HRWithIntegrity

🔁 ICYMI: Lead with courage, not comfort Leadership is easy when there’s nothing to lose. The real test is what you do when your values cost you something. This issue of Lead With Inclusion is a reminder that authenticity isn’t just a talking point, it’s a practice. One that gets tested in moments of pressure, conflict, and consequence. If you say your leadership is rooted in values, the question is: do your actions still reflect those values when it's inconvenient? Read the full issue ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gNYMV6mV #InclusiveLeadership #ValuesInAction #AuthenticLeadership

The.Well is a space created by Stacey A. Gordon, MBA and Mary Grace Gardner for women who are navigating big responsibilities. Often as the first in their families to lead, earn, build, or care for everyone else. In our Fireside Chats, we talk about the things that aren’t always easy to say out loud. Legacy planning isn’t always clean or fair. Sometimes it’s honest. In a recent Fireside Chat at The.Well, Carmen Rosas, Esq. reminded us that estate planning isn’t just about what’s “equal”...it’s about what’s true to you. She shared the story of a client who felt torn:  → One son was struggling with addiction and poor financial decisions → The other had been her primary caregiver for years She wanted to leave equal parts to both, but it didn’t feel right. Carmen’s advice? Don’t ignore your instincts. If gratitude and care are guiding your decision, that matters. And yes, it’s okay to document that decision clearly and unapologetically. Because at the end of the day, your estate plan is your voice, and it should reflect what you truly value. At The.Well, we hold space for these real, nuanced conversations, especially for women navigating legacy, family, and leadership at once. Subscribe at https://lnkd.in/ghJRkTfY to listen in and get the support you deserve. #WomenAndLegacy #IntentionalPlanning #TrailblazingWomen

🔁 ICYMI: What fuels your workplace? When businesses protect speech that upholds the status quo but punish those who challenge it, that’s not neutrality. That’s selective accountability. This issue of Lead With Inclusion explores: What happens when free speech is used as a shield for harm Why inclusion must apply to both speech and behavior How leaders can respond with integrity, not control These are the questions that shape whether your workplace feels safe or silencing. Read the full issue ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gA87Z3wk #InclusiveLeadership #EquityInAction #WorkplaceAccountability

Curious about The.Well? It’s a conversation series led by Stacey A. Gordon, MBA Gordon and Mary Grace Gardner, created for trailblazing women who are often the first in their families or industries to build wealth, lead teams, or question the status quo. In this Fireside Chat, we spoke with attorney and healer Carmen Rosas, Esq. about a topic many of us avoid—but deeply need to understand: estate planning. “Estate plan” might sound like something reserved for the ultra-wealthy. 🗣️ The truth is far more grounded and far more urgent. If you're over 18, have a bank account, own a home, or simply care about what happens to your body or your assets, you need an estate plan. And here’s something many people overlook: the value of your home may have skyrocketed. A property you or your parents purchased decades ago for much less could now be worth hundreds of thousands, even millions, due to rising market values and the cost of living. We don’t talk about this enough, especially among those of us who are the first in our families to build wealth, own property, or navigate these kinds of decisions. That’s why The.Well exists. We host these conversations to make complex topics more accessible, especially for women navigating success while supporting family, aging parents, and future generations. Subscribe to https://lnkd.in/ghJRkTfY to get Fireside Chats and expert insights that help you protect what matters most, with clarity and community. #LegacyPlanning #LatinasBuildingWealth #FirstGenSuccess