TED Talks Daily Want to truly succeed? Lift others up as you climb to the top | Amber Hikes
Oct 4, 2021
Amber Hikes, ACLU Chief Equity Officer and expert in workplace inclusion, discusses the importance of creating diverse environments. She emphasizes that true success comes from lifting others as you climb. Amber shares actionable strategies for promoting equity and the need for active sponsorship of underrepresented voices. Through personal anecdotes, she reveals how fostering collaboration not only aids individual growth but also empowers marginalized communities, highlighting our collective responsibility in creating inclusive workplaces.
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Diversity Drives Success
- Companies with diverse leadership are more effective, innovative, and profitable.
- Include more diverse groups in leadership.
Hikes' Mother's Influence
- Amber Hikes' mother, a powerhouse in her field, championed younger Black women.
- She emphasized using success to uplift others.
Question Your Surroundings
- Question your surroundings and examine who is present and who is absent in your workplace.
- Advocate for representation of diverse groups.