I have heard many times in the workplace to use my voice. When I first started in the asset management industry over 30 ago, I was told that I was very quiet in meetings and didn’t speak up. This was good feedback for me to develop my speaking skills. I was always a shy kid and probably an introvert so it was hard for me to talk in meetings and in the workplace overall.

I have written recently about the importance of leaving a legacy. Unfortunately I have seen this happen. A great a leader in our organization passed away suddenly.

Yes I know you are probably tired of hearing about Taylor Swift, but I have to tell you I am obsessed. Not only are her songs amazing, but she is a role model and a fearless leader!

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. who left a legacy by his nonviolent struggle for civil rights in the United States. His legacy is something we can learn from as we continue to live our own lives and think about the legacy we want to leave.

I have written many times about inclusion in the workplace. It is very important to me as I want to see people being treated fairly. Organizations continue to talk about being inclusive, which is great to hear, but are we really seeing it in our day to day work environments. I still see and hear about many workplace issues around lack of inclusion.

Being a woman in the corporate world is still a challenge in 2023. It’s hard to believe that we are still fighting to be at the same level as men.