Coaching for Leaders

675: How to Be a Better Ally, with Lauren Wesley Wilson

Apr 8, 2024
Lauren Wesley Wilson, founder of ColorComm Corporation and author of "What Do You Need?", dives into the crucial aspects of allyship in this engaging conversation. She emphasizes the importance of asking, "What do you need?" instead of just offering help, to better support women of color. Lauren discusses the gap between perceived allyship and the real, tangible actions that create opportunities. She highlights how true allyship is about proactive engagement, understanding privilege, and fostering genuine, reciprocal relationships in professional settings.
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ADVICE

Ask "What Do You Need?"

  • Instead of asking "How can I help?", ask "What do you need?"
  • This encourages specific, actionable requests, not broad, unhelpful offers.
INSIGHT

Unreciprocated Efforts

  • Women of color invest heavily in building relationships with majority culture colleagues.
  • However, this effort often feels unreciprocated, hindering workplace equity.
INSIGHT

Allyship Disconnect

  • White employees often equate allyship with speaking out against discrimination.
  • Women of color prioritize advocacy for new opportunities as more impactful allyship.
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