Author of critically acclaimed Harvard Business Review article "To Retain Employees, Focus on Inclusion — Not Just Diversity"
Karen Brown founded Bridge Arrow to make businesses more profitable by focusing on return on equity for investors, shareholders and employees. With an understanding born of over 25 years in the corporate world, Karen advises global companies on how to drive growth and profitability by promoting diversity and inclusion in their organizations. She has served as a global keynote speaker and panel moderator at conferences hosted by the U.S. Military Academy West Point, A.T. Kearney, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, among others. A compelling storyteller whose presentations spark conversation and spur action, Karen’s recent Harvard Business Review article on how to use data and focus groups to create more inclusive work environments has become required reading for a business class at Columbia University. Her forthcoming book, Gender Equity: How Women Leaders Make Companies Stronger, Smarter and More Profitable, based on in-depth interviews with both female and male executives, explores the business advantages of gender equity.
“Seeing Karen Brown on stage is a unique and captivating experience. Her practical wisdom and decades of business leadership make her a celebrated one-of-a-kind thought leader. Combine this with her wittiness, repartee and deep care for people and you will witness how she wins over the heads and hearts of any audience. I have seen skeptics that were changed through her entertaining and thought-provoking ideas. If you are interested in one of the most remarkable speakers and writers, Karen will be the best choice for you!”
— Dr. Laura Wendt, Global Leader, Culture and Inclusion, A.T. Kearney“Seeing Karen Brown on stage is a unique and captivating experience. Her practical wisdom and decades of business leadership make her a celebrated one-of-a-kind thought leader. Combine this with her wittiness, repartee and deep care for people and you will witness how she wins over the heads and hearts of any audience. I have seen skeptics that were changed through her entertaining and thought-provoking ideas. If you are interested in one of the most remarkable speakers and writers, Karen will be the best choice for you!”
— Dr. Laura Wendt, Global Leader, Culture and Inclusion, A.T. Kearney“Karen Brown is a dynamic, articulate and engaging speaker. Her warmth and humility shine through, even as she is clearly knowledgeable about her topics.”
— CAROL GLAZER, CEO, NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY“Has ability to connect diversity & inclusion to boardroom agenda.”
— JESSICA GILBERT, GLOBAL DIVERSITY & COLLABORATION LEADER, CISCO MERAKI“You took a tough subject and made it accessible, engaging and easy to understand. I didn’t want to attend the mandatory session, but I’m glad I did.”
— SVP, Insurance Company“I understand now why we hired Karen. She understands our values. She gets us.”
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