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Seize the Moment, and Other Actions for Allies

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

5 min read3 days ago

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Yellow and white graphic reading: Ally Action. I seize the moment to share what I’ve learned. Them: Are these for the master bedroom? Me: Yes, but it’s called primary bedroom now. Them: right. I never understood why we stopped saying ‘master bedroom.‘ Me: It’s to be more inclusive since ‘master’ references a terrible part of our history when we had slavery. Them: Oh, that makes sense. @betterallies and betterallies.com.

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Better Allies®
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Code Like A Girl

Don’t Erase People, and Other Actions for Allies

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

6 min readApr 5, 2024

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A graphic with a yellow background with a white rectangular sign reading Ally Action. Hanging off of it is another sign reading I make sure people aren’t erased so they get credit for ideas and contributions, aren’t ignored, and aren’t excluded. Along the bottom is text reading @betterallies and betterallies.com.

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Code Like A Girl

Be an Owner, Not a Renter, and Other Actions for Allies

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

5 min readMar 29, 2024

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A graphic with a yellow background with a white rectangular sign reading Ally Action. Hanging off of it is another sign reading I aim to be an owner of a more inclusive culture, not a renter. I take action, instead of assuming someone else will fix what‘s broken. Along the bottom is text reading @betterallies and betterallies.com.

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Code Like A Girl

Assume That They Can, and Other Actions for Allies

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

6 min readMar 22, 2024

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A photo from a video called “Assume that I can and maybe I will” featuring Madison Tevlin, who has Down syndrome. The text reads, “I assume that they can. That they can do that job, learn that skill, or take on that new responsibility. And maybe they will.” Along the bottom it gives credit for the image to CoorDown and includes the account who created the message: @betterallies

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Better Allies®
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Code Like A Girl

Avoid Overanalyzing, and Other Actions for Allies

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

6 min readMar 15, 2024

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A graphic with a yellow background with a white rectangular sign reading Ally Action. Hanging off of it is another sign reading I ask someone how *they* want to be supported, instead of getting stuck wondering what to do & never taking any action. Along the bottom is text reading @betterallies and betterallies.com.

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Code Like A Girl

Push Back on “Lowering the Bar” Concerns, and Other Actions for Allies

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

6 min readMar 8, 2024

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A graphic with a yellow background with a white rectangular sign reading Ally Action. Hanging off of it is another sign reading I push back on “We’re lowering the bar” concerns about marginalized talent. Diverse means different, not less qualified. Along the bottom is text reading @betterallies and betterallies.com.

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Share What You’ve Learned From Them, and Other Actions for Allies

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

5 min readMar 1, 2024

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A graphic with a yellow background with a white rectangular sign reading Ally Action. Hanging off of it is another sign reading I share what I’ve learned from marginalized coworkers (and give them credit). It helps amplify their ideas and build their credibility. Along the bottom is text reading @betterallies and betterallies.com.

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Push Back on Gatekeeping, and Other Actions for Allies

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

6 min readFeb 23, 2024

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An illustration of a person of color holding up their hand. They’re standing between two lines representing gates, with arrows from these lines pointing towards their legs, as if to hold them in place. Text reads, “I push back on gatekeeping. When someone excludes a coworker because they think they know what’s best for them, I ask, “Isn’t that their decision to make?” Along the bottom it gives credit for the drawing to @ninalimpi and includes the account who created the message: @betterallies

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Make Space for Conversations, and Other Actions for Allies

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

6 min readFeb 16, 2024

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A graphic with a yellow background with a white rectangular sign reading Ally Action. Hanging off of it is another sign reading I make space for conversations about war and other traumatic events. Employees who sense their stories are not welcome feel exhausted, depleted, & less connected. Along the bottom is text reading @betterallies and betterallies.com

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Cultivate a Culture of Respect, Without Silencing People

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

5 min readFeb 9, 2024

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A graphic with a yellow background with a white rectangular sign reading Ally Action. Hanging off of it is another sign reading I Cultivate a culture of respect, without silencing people. All employees should feel respected, yet we need to make sure “respect” is not weaponized to silence concerns of racism. Along the bottom is text reading @betterallies and betterallies.com.

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Better Allies®

Better Allies®

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

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