As the concept of work evolves, so must our definitions and ideas of positions within the workplace, including the leaders at near the apex of the org chart. Those C-suiters and the leaders that directly surround them are now responsible for much more than a company’s bottom line; they must also be tapped into societal and cultural movements, demonstrate a true grasp of allyship, and be ready to help the rest of their colleagues navigate accordingly.
This new leadership mandate has been heard loud and clear by Shannon Schuyler, PWC’s US Chief Purpose and Inclusion Officer. In addition to her work at PWC, Schuyler leads the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, a 1,000-strong group of CEOs and academics who’ve joined forces to advance these values through business.
[Allyship] is not just saying, ‘I’ll stand next to you.’ It’s, ‘I’ll stand next to you, change my actions and behaviors, and ensure you have a stronger place in our society.’
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