![]() ![]() So, what to do? Goddess and Purushothaman share four pathways to reimagine work and center women of color as leaders: get rid of toxic high-performers, (as leaving them in positions of power creates toxic workplaces) treat women of color as your greatest assets (their lived experiences make them natural-born leaders) help each other thrive with intention and banish the “broke-ass chair” (women of color need more than a “seat at the table’ - it’s time to remake the whole table, together). As a result, one in three women report considering leaving the workforce in the next year - which would amount to a staggeringly large loss of talent. ![]() What’s more, women of color get hired and promoted less often and are paid less for the same effort. The results have been startling, highlighting the prevalence of microaggressions, negative stereotypes and the need to demonstrate abilities over and over (and over) again. How? Since 2018, Rha Goddess and Deepa Purushothaman have interviewed thousands of women from all backgrounds about their work experiences. It’s time to reshape those systems and empower women of color to lead. ![]() ![]() Rha Goddess, soul coach, and Deepa Purushothaman, corporate inclusion visionaryīig idea: Current work structures aren’t working for most of us - especially for women of color. Deepa Purushothaman and Rha Goddess speak at TEDWomen 2021: What Now? on Decemin Palm Springs, California. ![]()
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