What is Micro-Allyship?

Micro-allyship is the act of taking small steps to better align or support people are might be marginalized (in the workplace).

"Those are moments of micro-allyship that do make a big difference in people's careers because you're understanding how to change the way someone is seen in a room," Michelle Rodriguez of LinkedIn.

Do you recall a pivotal moment of micro-allyship in your career (either giving, receiving, or witnessing)?

It could be coming up beside a colleague and lending your support when they shared an idea before it falls on deaf ears—sitting next to someone new at your next in-person retreat or meeting—nodding in agreement—promoting a colleague's idea or giving them proper credit—simple, simple things.

Earlier in my career, my manager, who was a VP, took me to several luncheons. Every time he introduced me to the accomplished people he knew at these events, I felt recognized, and my network expanded. As simple as this was, it helped me grow my network and the vision I had for my career as a young woman. My world broadened by that simple act of micro-allyship.

After all, I think we all want to work somewhere that we inherently belong. Micro-allyship supports belonging and inclusion for everyone.

Be well,

Amy