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  Champions for Change

  Tricia Osolin on Creativity, Confidence, and Leading with Integrity

  When Tricia Osolin, University of Chicago (Booth School of Business) ‘14, made the leap from Hollywood creative campaigns to business school, she wasn’t just changing industries — she was challenging expectations. “Going back to school for an MBA was not the norm,” she recalls. “Most people at my agency asked, ‘Why would you want to […]

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  ERGs in Action

  Deutsche Bank WOWS: Building Belonging

  “Give yourself grace.” That’s the first piece of advice Alexandria Chong and Nancy Straub share with new Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders. Simple on the surface, the phrase speaks to their own work at Deutsche Bank, where they’ve helped create space for women to connect, be heard, and grow. Both women play key roles in […]

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  Leadership

  Powerfully Likeable: The Workshop—and the Book—You Didn’t Know You Needed

  Recently, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting Dr. Kate Mason for a Forté Business Essentials session, and let me just say…WOW! I’ve been doing this work for a while (read: I’m a seasoned professional), and I still walked away with a fresh perspective, tools I could actually use, and more than one moment of […]

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  Champions for Change

  Diti Bhasin on Belonging, Boldness, and Building the Future of Leadership

  When Diti Bhasin stepped into her MBA journey, she wasn’t just seeking a credential — she was searching for community, clarity, and a way to lead with purpose. Today, as Principal and Chief Strategy Officer at Flexability, she’s doing just that: shaping inclusive workplaces and championing equity from the inside out. But her journey began […]

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  ERGs in Action

  What Makes ERGs Work — and What’s Changed in 2025

  ERGs have always fascinated me. They’re one of the few places inside companies where employees can connect honestly about identity, belonging, and equity. At Forté, we see the same dynamics play out across organizations — networks fueling growth and resilience. But in 2025, those havens look different. Back in 2022, identity-based networks were gaining momentum. […]

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  Mid-Level

  Fixing vs. Coaching: Why Great Managers Choose Growth Over Control

  Great managers don’t just solve problems — they build people. This blog explores how shifting from fixing to coaching unlocks deeper growth, stronger teams, and lasting impact.

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