diversity and inclusion
Using a mental crowbar to pry my closed mind open
I used to think corporate diversity programs were bullshit. Now, I’m a converted evangelist.
Why ageism could be keeping you from your best teamwork
The irony of ageism: insulting our future selves.
Designing inclusive illustrations (or, a brief history of the meeple)
2017 was a huge year for the Atlassian brand and design. We developed a new design language that touches every part of our business. It was an effort not only to change the way we embody our personality but also change the standard we hold ourselves to. Over the past few years, our use of illustration has become more […]
13 books that disrupt stereotypes and build emotional intelligence
There are so many experiences that can be understood through literature. When we access those stories, we push back on ignorance and build the emotional intelligence that is so important for personal and professional success.
The imagination gap: teams, dreams, and the future of women in leadership
Ask any successful person and they’ll tell you about a role model. Somebody they aspired to be like. Somebody who showed them the way. Yet for many girls and young women, these role models are thin on the ground. This means they might never know what they’re capable of achieving. This is especially true if […]
Inside Atlassian: teamwork and mental illness in the workplace
“Hi. My name is Tyler, and I have mental health issues.”
What I want other parents to know about women in tech
On the go? You can listen to this blog, read by the author, using the player below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/311716129″ params=”color=0066cc&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] I’m a 16-year veteran of the tech world, a “recovering coder,” and the mother of a 6-year-old girl. And if I was looking at tech from the outside, I would be […]