Building Your Fanbase

Did you hear? We launched our research team several weeks ago in partnership with?Blind.

Read our latest blog?& our mention in The?Business Journals?here.

"People who repeatedly attack your confidence and self-esteem are quite aware of your potential, even if you are not." - Anonymous

An insidious function of racism at work is the simultaneous minimization *and* theft of ideas and impact from Black and brown employees, who even with documented strong performance, already face steeper hills to climb for promotion, bonuses, etc. The theft of proper credit is sadly part of the metanarrative of Black and brown experience in America, so it should not be a surprise it would continue at work. However, there are some clear actions we can take to address this...

Leaders: providing proper credit/recognition/citation is a critical element of an inclusive and equitable workplace. Make sure to amplify the actual people doing the work. If you're feeling extra bold, sponsor historically marginalized talent and affirm their effort.

Peers/aspirational allies: as hard as it may be, resist the spotlight and point it at those doing the work - the stage is big enough for all of us.

Historically marginalized employees: There is no shame in advocating for yourself and speaking factually to your impact for the sake of your career. Keep going.

- Zach

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Zach sits down with producer, writer, entrepreneur, and founder?Isaac Hayes III?to talk about his journey building Fanbase and more. Listen by clicking the photo or here.

Jen Mahone-Rightler?explains how a grounding in core principles helps Epsilon’s diversity initiatives thrive. Listen by clicking the photo or here.

Parts 7 and 8 of?Vonda's hit series "When White People Have Had Enuf" are live - click the photo or here to listen to every episode!

Tristan?discusses how to properly research the company you're interviewing with and how to change things up at your job instead of leaving entirely. Catch up on Tristan's latest content by clicking the photo or here.

The fourth stage of leadership evolution,?Inclusive Leadership, is essential for companies that want to keep their employees — and keep them engaged. Read Amy C. Waninger's newest blog post on the fourth stage of leadership evolution by clicking the photo or here.