Julie Kratz
About Julie Kratz
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Lead Like an Ally
In this session, allyship subject matter expert Julie Kratz will share stories, ideas, and research from her book, Lead Like an Ally: A Journey Through Corporate America with Strategies to Facilitate Inclusion. This talk includes data and case studies to demonstrate the ""why"" for leading with allyship, and strategies to foster a more inclusive workplace.
To succeed together, we will discuss:
- Why Allies Matter: The business case and human case for diversity and inclusion
- What an ally is: Allies play different roles, personally and professionally
- How to be an ally: Key strategies to lead like an ally regardless of your role or position in an organization"
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Media coverage
DEI Is Not Being Cancelled, It’s Just Getting Started
When I tell people I do diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work, I'm usually met with an instant smile or a confused frown. The responses range from “that's actually a job?” to “the work you do is so important.” Rarely is there a middle ground. The challenge with the term DEI is in its perceived divisiveness; it’s often seen as something that divides us rather than bridges us.
Diversity In Leadership Increases Chances Of Success By 39%
New McKinsey research reconfirms past studies on the strong business case for diversity and inclusion.
Books by Julie Kratz
“Allyship in Action: 10 Practices for Living Inclusively” (2022)
Julie Kratz, a leader in the DEI space, shares her personal journey while providing ten actionable skills to practice allyship in your everyday life. Each chapter ends with specific activities you can use right away with people you care about–friends, neighbors, your children and partners, family, team members, and more.
“Charlotte Wants A BFF” (2021)
Meet Charlotte and Taylor. Like most kids, they have a lot in common, and also a lot of differences. In this charming story about their friendship, they become fast friends. BFF, best friends forever. And they also have challenges as they go through daily life as kids. For parents, caregivers, and educators, this story opens up the door for conversations about differences and how they make us stronger together as friends and allies. It is a story kids and adults will want to read together time and time again.
“Little Allies: A Children's Story about Inclusion, Diversity, and Becoming an Ally” (2021)
Little Allies is a beautifully illustrated children’s story that inspires kids to be their best with everyone, especially for those who may need an ally from time to time.
“Lead Like an Ally: A Journey Through Corporate America with Proven Strategies to Facilitate Inclusion” (2020)
Lead Like an Ally facilitates positive change by including six leadership strategies, such as clean up the culture, stretch talent equally, establish ally networks, manage meeting behavior, promote belonging, and measure success.
“One: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality” (2017)
To be true allies, we did our research and found a set of proven strategies, ideas, and stories for men and women to partner together – heart, story, speak, and work-life. When men and women leaders employ these strategies together, they work in lock step, facilitating success. When we use a common approach and common language, we become ONE.
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