1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Being “one of the guys” has always been seen as an achievement. A recognition of having made it. Oftentimes, ‘guy’ related phrases are thrown around, with the assumption that the noun covers the entire gender spectrum, just like most dictionaries define it.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; But just who are the guys? &amp;nbsp; And why are we all forced to fit in as &quot;one of the guys&quot;? &amp;nbsp; Emily Nichols, Chief Connection Officer at Connect Better Inc., is on a mission to challenge the status quo by educating us on the importance of using inclusive language in the workplace. Through her experiences in never being able to meet the &quot;guy&quot; criteria in male-dominated fields, Emily offers valuable insights into how our language and physical work environments can perpetuate gender inequities. &amp;nbsp; On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Emily shares her experiences and expertise on the changes we can all make in our use of language to foster a more equitable and supportive work environment.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Leadership tips you won’t want to miss:&amp;nbsp; 🎙️ Embracing inclusive language to create a supportive work culture 🎙️ Recognizing and addressing microaggressions in everyday interactions 🎙️ Advocating for gender-neutral job company policies 🎙️ Fostering open dialogue about inclusion and diversity within your team &amp;nbsp; Speaking from the stage or the factory floor, Emily Nichols nudges technical people to embrace their human skills, so they can become better problem solvers, team players, and leaders. &amp;nbsp; If you’re looking to foster a more inclusive team while questioning the status quo, then this episode is for you! &amp;nbsp; If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; 🎧 Listen to the episode here:&amp;nbsp;https://lindsaylapaquette.com/emily-nichols/ &amp;nbsp; For a full written transcript of the episode, please see the show notes at the link above.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Emily Nichols’s contact information: Website LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Twitter/X Instagram My TEDx talk Recommended book&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Lindsay’s contact information:&amp;nbsp; To book a discovery call&amp;nbsp; E-mail Website Free e-course: Free Yourself from Workplace Confrontation and Conflict LinkedIn&amp;nbsp; Previous podcast episodes &amp;nbsp; The Workplace Communication Podcast http://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32737982/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/176847692