The company I work for has a DEI program. Part of the program is Employee Resource Groups. I am on the steering committee for the Women's ERG. I am also part of a peer mentoring circle. Today I was the facilitator for our discussion on how we communicate in ways that can weaken our position in business.
I've been working in the business world for 33 years now. I have learned how to communicate more forcefully. But as I was studying the slide deck I was given I sure recognized myself in some of the examples.
It was a good meeting with lots of participation. I felt like I led a useful discussion and that at least some of the women left with something to think about.
I sometimes amaze myself with the ease at which I lead these types of discussions. I know I have been given the gift of being able to teach. I have always been comfortable talking in front of others. But sometimes it doesn't seem like it's me doing the teaching. I have often experienced that when doing church stuff. I've not experienced it before in the workplace. It was satisfying.
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