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Don't allow colleagues to say offensive things without interrupting them. Intervene and be an ally. Don't laugh at offensive jokes. Be responsible for the success of at least one or maybe two people.

— Verna Myers Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)

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I will be returning to my consulting company working across global organizations and industries, while continuing to advise Netflix.

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Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)

To move ahead, you have to go looking for your biases and stay on top of them.

Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)

Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.

Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)

Embracing inclusion requires "the institution's ability to fully integrate its understanding of and appreciation for the diverse cultures and backgrounds of its employees.

Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)

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