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 # 3 Words That Opened My Mind to a New Meaning of Diversity & Inclusion

 


 

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Visibly, I’m a minority female in a leadership position at a tech company. So you might think I know a thing or two about diversity and inclusion in the workplace (affectionately known as D&I). Admittedly, I’m no expert and I haven’t read very much of the literature on this topic. But I have a few experiences of my own that I’ve been sitting on and thought was time to share.

In the past…Have I been passed over for a promotion because a man was given the job I could do? Yep. Has someone been surprised that I speak English so well when I opened my mouth? I hadn’t thought about it until someone recently said something. Has a male boss taken credit for my work?

[CONTINUE READING TO FIND ALL THE ANSWERS, INCLUDING WHICH THREE WORDS FOREVER CHANGED HER.](https://insights.benevity.com/home-page/new-meaning-of-diversity-inclusion?utm_source=3blmedia&utm_medium=owned&utm_campaign=&utm_content=3%20words%20that%20opened%20my%20mind%20to%20a%20new%20meaning%20of%20diversity%20&%20inclusion)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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