Carolynn Johnson | Own Your Power!

@TechTarget Writer @pthibodeau11 asked about tech sector layoffs at the intersectionality of DEI. While Patrick could not squeeze everything into his article, here’s more of my response. DEI is also about support, resources & positional power too shorturl.at/lvKRS

@JamiraBurley It’s never to late. Fabulous and driven don’t have expiration dates!!!

#MondayThoughts: The possibilities are endless as we invest our time, talents, and treasures to build a network that connects communities #fairness

@LifeAtATT Thank you for the invitation! #WomensCareerChat

@CoraWilson2011 Congratulations 🥳

I just finished getting my MBA! Yep, I know what you're thinking. Didn't she talk about having a baby this past year? Sure did! It wasn't easy but for my purpose, it was necessary! What's Next For Me: Getting a certification in Project Management! #WomensCareerChat 😍🌹💪🏾💃🏾

@LifeAtATT Appreciate the difference between a sponsor, a mentor, and an ally. Each of the three relationships — allyship, mentorship, and sponsorship — is instrumental in seizing new opportunities. #WomensCareerChat #Allies #Mentors #sponsorship

@cbs4real Exactly! 😍

You seize new opportunities by running towards the problem- the opportunities are bountiful because few people want to fix problems. If you want to make a leap, JUMP! Only you can hold you back. Perspective is everything. #WomensCareerChat #LifeAtAtt

Appreciate the difference between a sponsor, a mentor, and an ally. Each of the three relationships — allyship, mentorship, and sponsorship — is instrumental in seizing new opportunities. #WomensCareerChat #LifeAtATT #Allies #mentorship #Sponsorship

Make mental health a priority. Without progress on representation and inclusion, women will likely experience workplace stress in more significant numbers than men, especially in male-dominated industries. It’s up to employers to address the root causes of this problem or risk the realities of stress-induced burnout.

@LifeAtATT The team @LifeAtATT sets the bar high. Thank you for all you do to propel and promote rising stars on your respective teams #WomensCareerChat #standards #goals

@DiversityIncCEO Thank you for your insight, Carolynn. Recognition is so important. #WomensCareerChat #LifeAtATT

#WomensCareerChat: Women & men respond to recognition differently. Women often credit our accomplishments to external factors, while men attribute theirs to innate qualities & skills. Companies & allies can look for opportunities to celebrate women’s accomplishments.

Establish two personal boards of directors. One that includes subject matter experts. The other should consist of people you have long-term relationships with too. Family members should be on that personal board of directors. Family members see you differently. They know about your passions & will to succeed. #WomensCareerChat

In 2030, my son will be 14, and my daughter will be 17. I want them to see the tangible results of accelerated progress toward gender equality and race relations. I want them to know – mommy planted trees she would never sit under. #WomensCareerChat #purpose #family

@troy_orr It's great to see you here; thank you for supporting women. It does not go unnoticed. We appreciate you. #grateful #thankyou #supportive #Allies

Agreed!!! Love this question. #WomensCareerChat #lifeatatt Appreciate the hard work, and most importantly support when needed.

@AnitaRicketts2 @LifeAtATT @DiversityInc @AnitaRicketts2, you also inspire me! #ThankYouForYourHardWork

@meridithpowell @LifeAtATT Yes, pay it forward! #WomensCareerChat

@LifeAtATT I have had so many mentors women and men who have powerfully impacted my career. But bar none the most powerful was a woman by Linda Burwell, who not only opened doors for me but challenged to to pay it forward. I have done that and required those I have helped to pay it forward

@LifeAtATT Kimberlé W. Crenshaw (@crenshaw1959), Pamela Newkirk, Ph.D. (@ptnewkirk), and Lily Zheng (@lilzheng), all fantastic authors, remind me to peer through the lens of social justice. 🔖 👏 #thankyou #WomensCareerChat #movement #fairness

#WomensCareerChat: Kimberlé W. Crenshaw (@crenshaw1959), Pamela Newkirk, Ph.D. (@ptnewkirk), and Lily Zheng (@lilzheng), all fantastic authors, remind and inspire me to peer through the lens of social justice. #LifeAtATT #inspire #WomensHistoryMonth

@LifeAtATT #WomensCareerChat: #Fairness is my #purpose. Fairness at work is a metric that can be hard to measure but is essential to a company's success. @DiversityInc's annual survey focuses on workforce fairness and offers a scientific approach.

@CoraWilson2011 We are so ready! Just a few short minutes until #WomensCareerChat!