Dr. Lauran Star (Veteran / Neurodiverse)

It’s time to stop throwing diversity and inclusion initiatives and programs at the wall to see what sticks or moves the needle within your organization. Instead, let’s focus on evidence-based initiatives that will drive your organization to thrive.

It’s time to focus on the RIGHT needle – Inclusion. An inclusive culture is the foundation for achieving the benefits of diversity – NOT the other way around.

We have been focused on “diversity” in the workplace for well over 60 years,… Show more

It’s time to stop throwing diversity and inclusion initiatives and programs at the wall to see what sticks or moves the needle within your organization. Instead, let’s focus on evidence-based initiatives that will drive your organization to thrive.

It’s time to focus on the RIGHT needle – Inclusion. An inclusive culture is the foundation for achieving the benefits of diversity – NOT the other way around.

We have been focused on “diversity” in the workplace for well over 60 years, with no evidence that diversity should be the focal point of our efforts, or that there are any business gains from those efforts. Organizations in the US spend well over $80 billion annually on diversity initiatives, according to MIT, yet again with no evidence of the return on investment.

Using a straightforward evidence-based approach rooted in experience and research, Dr. Lauran Star explains that without a culture of inclusion, the benefits of any money spent on improving diversity metrics will be short-lived – and she has the case studies to prove it. If your diverse employees don’t feel valued or included, they will leave. In Evidence-Based Inclusion: It’s Time to Focus on the Right Needle, you’ll learn how your organization can successfully navigate the diversity landscape, avoid falling for the faddish buzzword of the month (“belonging,” anyone?), and create a sustainable inclusion and diversity strategy and culture that brings a true return on investment. Show less

Today women are entering the workforce and leadership field at an extensive rate; however, they are struggling to gain a real perspective on how to get ahead, what is expected, how to build strong alliances, and find work/life strategies. This lack of knowledge is creating a “one step forward two steps back” mentality as the tools required to succeed are hushed. This book focuses on how to pivot into your own empowerment. It explores strategies in leadership, communication, networking, moving… Show more

Today women are entering the workforce and leadership field at an extensive rate; however, they are struggling to gain a real perspective on how to get ahead, what is expected, how to build strong alliances, and find work/life strategies. This lack of knowledge is creating a “one step forward two steps back” mentality as the tools required to succeed are hushed. This book focuses on how to pivot into your own empowerment. It explores strategies in leadership, communication, networking, moving forward and success while applying these tools to create harmony at home. Throughout the book, quotes from pivotal women talk about their struggles and how they find solutions both at work and at home.
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Are you ready to take your life to the next level? In this workbook you will develop a blueprint for a successful life and career, advance networking skills, leadership skills, build an advisory team, take personal stock of self and so much more… Filled with tools and tips to move you forward, you will find your thinking and embracing your true self. Being the CEO of you life makes it happen! - Lauran Star

LEIP Forward! examines the top 16 Leadership Emotional Intelligence Proficiencies, including what they look like for women and how women can improve them with practical and proven tips for success. It is a "how to" guide to improve your LEIP so you can lead stronger and more successfully today. Mastering the Leadership Emotional Intelligence Proficiencies (LEIPTM) will help today's leaders maneuver around tomorrow's challenges. Organizations want their leaders to possess a specific set of… Show more

LEIP Forward! examines the top 16 Leadership Emotional Intelligence Proficiencies, including what they look like for women and how women can improve them with practical and proven tips for success. It is a "how to" guide to improve your LEIP so you can lead stronger and more successfully today. Mastering the Leadership Emotional Intelligence Proficiencies (LEIPTM) will help today's leaders maneuver around tomorrow's challenges. Organizations want their leaders to possess a specific set of emotional intelligence skills to help foster and grow the internal relationships that successful companies are built upon. Organizations where the leaders have strong LEIP demonstrate improved overall job satisfaction, retention, motivation, and performance in their employees year after year. LEIP fosters relationships within the corporate structure that allow you to lead and change the organization's environment and atmosphere. Show less

Journaling is a gift you can give yourself every day!journal

And here is the best part—not only will you uncover your strengths, fears, concerns and joy you will grow and empower yourself.

However all too often we think we have no time to journal. I have created a quick and easy journaling system that you can implement and track your success. This journal uses LEIP (Leadership Emotional Intelligence Profile) as the foundation to leadership skills. The first section of the… Show more

Journaling is a gift you can give yourself every day!journal

And here is the best part—not only will you uncover your strengths, fears, concerns and joy you will grow and empower yourself.

However all too often we think we have no time to journal. I have created a quick and easy journaling system that you can implement and track your success. This journal uses LEIP (Leadership Emotional Intelligence Profile) as the foundation to leadership skills. The first section of the journal is geared for 5-10 minute writing sessions where you will identify the situation – current LEIP state- the cause – the reaction – results and how to improve. Show less