Awaken

Creating a compassionate space for uncomfortable conversations through modern, thought provoking workshops around inclusion, social justice, and team building.

[Awaken @AwakenCo]

Unconscious Bias training has been #trending yet it can backfire if not done right on the 1st try. Do you know what mistakes to avoid & how to make it effective? Check out 6 common mistakes to avoid as well as a number of best practices to keep in mind. https://t.co/vunQNXyrbW

[ADL Midwest @ADLMidwest]

"Allyship (& Accomplice): The What, Why, and How" -- a great overview by @mjmichellekim of @AwakenCo on the dos/don'ts of allyship, common myths, steps forward and other helpful background information. https://t.co/249drBfoBT

[EXP - The opportunity engine @EXPfutureorg]

The kids are not alright. EXP recognizes that students we support need tools to deal with stress and uncertainty of today so we partnered with @AwakenCo to hose a self-care workshop for our students. https://t.co/EMPwmcA7uR #selfcare #mentalhealth #youth

[Karla Monterroso @karlitaliliana]

One more thing, since so many folks wanna talk about merit here, just gonna add - 20% of all CS grads are Black and Latinx, 24% of all Bootcamp grads are Black and Latinx. We are watching less than a 1/3 of these people get jobs every year - compared with 73% of their white peers

[Awaken @AwakenCo]

@sergiocaredda @myweeklymemo @changecatalysts @ArgoCollective @prdgm @jenniferbrown @techinclusionco Thank you! 😍

[SalientMG @SalientMG]

We’re highlighting @mjmichellekim today. Michelle is the CEO & Co-Founder @AwakenCo. She is an #entrepreneur, an equitable & inclusive leader & culture advocate, #speaker, and #writer.

[Alexandra Fiorillo @alexfiorillo]

Awaken is compiling a list of #Black owned #DEI consultants, facilitators, trainers. It's an evolving resource but if your company is looking to do the work, here are some options for folks that can support you. @AwakenCo @mjmichellekim #blacklivesmatter

https://t.co/Q4Y2GC30WR

[Awaken @AwakenCo]

Important announcement from our CEO @mjmichellekim📢

“those of you who have reached out to us and have not heard back, I trust that your momentary sense of urgency for DEI/anti-racist education will be sustained for a few more weeks, if not hopefully months and years to come.”✊🏼

[Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her) @mjmichellekim]

My company @AwakenCo is getting a flood of requests for workshops right now. It's disorienting. I'm collecting a list of Black-owned DEI companies and Black independent consultants to refer businesses to, who are open to doing anti-racism training w/ corporate clients right now.

[Fellow - AI Meeting Assistant @FellowAInotes]

Be proactive in checking in with your team and letting them know you care.

You never know who may be feeling completely distraught by what is happening in the world today.

https://t.co/CUKJPn3Jdw @mjmichellekim @awakenco

[Terron Moore @Terr]

a reminder to any black employee going to work in a predominately non-black space that this is not your problem to solve for your white co-workers. period.

[Henry Koh @henrykoh45]

“Allyship is an active and consistent practice of using power and privilege to achieve equity and inclusion while holding ourselves accountable to marginalized people’s needs.” ⁦@mjmichellekim⁩ CEO @AwakenCo⁩ https://t.co/3KlulIcZ6e

[Awaken @AwakenCo]

@rustinejafael Lol we have one.. it’s @visionawaken

[Vanessa Sadsad @vanessasadsad]

“We all perpetuate anti-Black racism in our daily lives. We can’t fight anti-Black racism unless we can notice its manifestation in ourselves and others on a daily basis in our workplace, social interactions, and online engagement.” — @mjmichellekim https://t.co/S1EmSfsUhc

[Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her) @mjmichellekim]

A8. Lastly, be identity & bias conscious. Research shows women & people of color receive vague & biased feedback. Know common biases that influence your perception. Avoid vague/career-limiting phrases like “too aggressive” “lacks leadership potential” “needs executive presence.”

[Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her) @mjmichellekim]

A8. Thread because this one is super important!

Check whether your feedback is actually based on *performance* or your *preference.* Know how to evaluate the difference. Have a concrete evaluation criteria and be fair to that.

#ManagerChats

[Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her) @mjmichellekim]

A9. Don’t just focus on making them feel like their *work* matters -- Make them know *THEY MATTER*.

Invite them to the decision making table, listen to their ideas, show the impact of their work and how it’s connected to broader company goals and strategy.

#ManagerChats

[Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her) @mjmichellekim]

In closing: Everyone is going through a lot right now. Here's some additional reading for folks wanting to have authentic convos with their teams about what’s going on politically/culturally, including specific phrases they can use during 1-1 & team meetings.

#ManagerChats

[Awaken @AwakenCo]

Tune in tomorrow for leadership tips from our Head Queen @mjmichellekim 🔥🔥

[Fellow - AI Meeting Assistant @FellowAInotes]

Join us on May 26th for our next #ManagerChats right here on Twitter 🐦

We'll be joined by an amazing panel incl. @madisonameliab @eakinsey @jess_eggert @mjmichellekim @ErinBlaskie @fvcproductions & @ManuelaBarcenas

See the full panel + RSVP 👇
https://t.co/S9mIywDkOH

[Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her) @mjmichellekim]

If you’re a public speaker or facilitator on DEI/social justice, take the time to calibrate with your audience throughout the talk to maximize what they takeaway.

[Rachel Ann Williams @heymsrachel]

This happens all too often. Don’t leave the emotional burden on the underrepresented and underserved. We have enough to do already trying to measure up to the goal line that keeps moving every time we get close. 👇🏾

[Morgan Livingstone @ChildLifeMorgan]

@AssocChildLife #keynote @AwakenCo reminds us it takes #courage and #vulnerability to make change happen #selfawareness #educateyourself #Challengeyourself #childlife #society #community