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Better Allies®

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Cherish the Truth-Tellers, and Other Actions for Allies

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

3d ago

Image with the message, “I cherish the truth-tellers. I don’t assume something couldn’t happen just because I haven’t experienced it. With Credit to research by Jennifer Joy Freyd, Ph.D. There’s also an illustration of two people working at laptops, and one has a speech bubble with “Tell me more.” Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

3d ago

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Never Admire Quietly, and Other Actions for Allies

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

Sep 6

A large red quote mark above the words, “If I admire something about someone, I tell them. We humans are so fragile. It’s important we give people their flowers while they are still here. Never admire quietly. ” by Chimamanda Adichie, Nigerian author, feminist & philosopher

Sep 6

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Avoid Inspiration Porn, and Other Actions for Allies

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

Aug 30

Avoid Inspiration Porn, and Other Actions for Allies

Aug 30

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Avoid Clichéd Feedback, and Other Actions for Allies

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

Aug 23

Image with the message, “I avoid clichéd feedback. Instead of trite phrases to describe someone’s performance (“she left it all on the field”), I give detailed, specific feedback so they can learn and grow.” With credit to @textio for their research on this topic. There’s also an illustration of a person half-hidden behind an oversized screen that appears to have a list of items of a feedback. Along the bottom of the graphic is @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration

Aug 23

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Don’t Objectify Women, and Other Actions for Allies

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

Aug 16

Image with the message, “I speak up if an event organizer objectifies women. Whether it’s booth babes or scantily dressed hostesses, I point out it’s dehumanizing and detracts from an inclusive event.” There’s also an illustration of a person raising their hand along with a speech bubble, indicating they are saying something. Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Aug 16

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Cheer Them On, and Other Actions for Allies

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

Aug 9

Pic of medal ceremony - women’s floor routine gymnastics — 2024 Paris Summer Olympics- shows Simone Biles (silver) and Jordan Chiles (bronze) bowing respectfully and joyously to gold winner Rebeca Andrade. The photo is annotated with the message I celebrate others’ accomplishments with emojis in virtual meetings, shoutouts in kudo channels, thank you messages, newsletter mentions, spot bonuses, awards, and more. At bottom @BetterAllies handle and credit to AP Photo/Abbie Parr

Aug 9

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Avoid Negative Stereotypes In Imagery, and Other Actions for Allies

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

Aug 2

Image with the message, “I Avoid negative stereotypes in Images and Memes. I’ll choose another option instead of an older person struggling with tech, an angry black person, or a powerful woman stepping on others to get ahead” Below that is an illustration of a person selecting cards from a large board and throwing some in a trash can. Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Aug 2

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Push Back on “DEI Hire” Comments, and Other Actions for Allies

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

Jul 26

Image with the message, “I push back on DEI Hire comments. Hey I’m pretty sure everyone we hire has to pass the same rigorous interviewing process.” There’s also an illustration of a person adding check marks to a series of boxes. Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Jul 26

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Get Out of Our Silos, and Other Actions for Allies

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

Jul 19

mage with the message, “I strive to get out of my silo.” Below that is an illustration of two people holding newspapers and asking each other “Tell me more” and “Why is that important to you?” Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Jul 19

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Avoid Benevolent Ableism, and Other Actions for Allies

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

Jul 12

Image with the message, “I avoid benevolent ableism. Instead of assuming what’s best for a disabled coworker, I ask them what kind of support would be helpful.” Below that is an illustration of two people. One is holding a document, as though to push it at the other person who is a wheelchair user. ” Along the bottom of the graphic is the @BetterAllies handle and credit to @ninalimpi for the illustration.

Jul 12

Better Allies®

Better Allies®

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

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