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Better Allies®

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Five Actions for Allies from “The Wake Up”

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.

3d ago

Photo of The Wake Up book cover by Michelle Mijung Kim

3d ago

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Reset the DEI Narrative, and Other Actions for Allies

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.

Jan 10

Illustration with the message I’m resetting the DEI narrative by focusing on how diversity helps deliver customer, client, and shareholder value There’s a drawing of a person facing away from us, looking like they are about to hang a new poster with compelling data. Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Jan 10

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What This Better Ally Got Wrong in 2024

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.

Jan 3

Image with the message I share the mistakes I make on the journey to be a better ally, to normalize that it‘s better to misstep and learn from it than to not take any action at all. There’s an illustration of a person next to a giant light bulk, signaling an aha learning moment. Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Jan 3

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Assess “Additive Contributions,” and Other Actions for Allies

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.

Dec 13, 2024

Image with the message I assess additive contributions by asking interviewers how a candidate *adds* to the team’s portfolio of experiences & skills (verus “fitting in”). There’s an illustration of two people holding posters that represent their ideas, with a big plus sign between them. Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Dec 13, 2024

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Create Inclusive Wellness Activities, and Other Actions for Allies

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.

Dec 6, 2024

Image with the message I create inclusive wellness activities by offering options that meet physical, emotional, social, financial, career, and community needs. There’s an illustration of someone in a yoga pose. Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Dec 6, 2024

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Embrace the Talk Up and the Tee Up, and Other Actions for Allies

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.

Nov 22, 2024

Image with the message I embrace the talk up and the tee up. Talk them up to share what you admire, and create openings for them to talk about themselves. There’s an illustration of three people discussing some points in a meeting, with two people seemingly welcoming a third into the conversation. Credit is given to Alison Fragale, author of “Likeable Badass.” Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Nov 22, 2024

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Steer Clear of Performative Allyship, and Other Actions for Allies

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.

Nov 15, 2024

Nov 15, 2024

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Build Bridges, and Other Actions for Allies

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.

Nov 8, 2024

Image with the message, I aim to build bridges. By being curious, not furious, i hope to create a bridge of understanding. Perhaps a narrow one, but a connection nonetheless. There’s also an illustration of a person holding a large globe with an image of the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Nov 8, 2024

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Memorize a Go-To Response for Offensive Jokes, and Other Actions for Allies

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.

Nov 1, 2024

Image with the message, I memorize a go-to response for offensive jokes. Along with some examples: I don’t get the joke. Can you explain it to me? I love a good joke, but that wasn’t funny. Wow, that was awkward. Did you really just say that? We don’t do that here. There’s also an illustration of a person with a speech bubble, raising their hand as if to say something very important. Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Nov 1, 2024

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Call Them In, and Other Actions for Allies

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.

Oct 25, 2024

Image with the message, I call people in (without shaming and blaming). For example, I used to say that phrase, too, but i’ve since learned it’s not inclusive. I’ve shifted to this word instead. There’s also an illustration of two people holding red pens in front of a massive open book, indicating that they are editing something important. Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Oct 25, 2024

Better Allies®

Better Allies®

Everyday actions to create more inclusive, engaging workplaces: the Better Allies® approach from Karen Catlin.

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