Be a Better Ally, Harvard Business Review

The Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements have forced people in positions of power—namely, the white men who dominate institutional leadership roles—to realize they must personally step up to make organizations more fair and inclusive. That means playing a truly active role in helping marginalized colleagues advance (instead of just delegating diversity efforts to human resources).

7 Ways Men Can Support Women as Allies, ForbesWomen

Supportive male allies allow themselves to be educated on the issues their female colleagues face in the workplace and, most importantly, they believe them. They do not dismiss or get defensive if a woman calls them out on something. Most men want to help — they just don’t know how. Creating awareness through dialogue and open communication allows for male allies to give actionable support in the workplace.

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Women Supporting Each Other at Work, Harvard Business Review

Some senior-level women tend to distance themselves from junior women, often to be more accepted by their male peers. Trying to separate oneself from a marginalized group is, sadly, a strategy that’s frequently employed. So, what are women in the workplace to do, when research shows that we’re penalized for trying to lift each other up?

Venture Beat, Recommended by Women Elevate22 Speaker Eli Potter

Project Implicit, Recommended by Women Elevate22 Speaker Stacey Moore

Women in the Workplace, McKinsey & Company

The Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements have forced people in positions of power—namely, the white men who dominate institutional leadership roles—to realize they must personally step up to make organizations more fair and inclusive. That means playing a truly active role in helping marginalized colleagues advance (instead of just delegating diversity efforts to human resources).

The Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership, Workplaces that Work Women

Supportive male allies allow themselves to be educated on the issues their female colleagues face in the workplace and, most importantly, they believe them. They do not dismiss or get defensive if a woman calls them out on something. Most men want to help — they just don’t know how. Creating awareness through dialogue and open communication allows for male allies to give actionable support in the workplace.