“The value of diversity and inclusion when creating an asset has moved far along the curve: it’s generally accepted that you build better products and services that reach a larger audience when your company is diverse.  But when it comes to inclusion as a means of transforming an organization we still have work to do.   Transformation is harder for a female change agent. Because at a certain point entrenched leaders need to have the courage and confidence and security to step back and give power away, and let someone who doesn’t fit the pre-existing power paradigm step into the foreground. I’ve been blessed to work for those kinds of strong leaders who demonstrated incredible strength and self awareness.  But executive women, especially executive change agents, experience how hard that is all the time.” 
  -Nyla Beth Gawel

Punks & Pinstripes is a private network of the most courageous, brilliant women in business (and their allies.)