Lori Nishiura Mackenzie helps leaders close the gap between good intentions and real impact.

It turns out the biggest barrier to building high-performing teams isn't bad leadership. It's invisible patterns — in the language we use, the criteria we apply, the words we choose when we advocate for people — that undermine even our best intentions. Lori's work makes those patterns visible, and gives leaders specific tools to change them.


  • 230,000+ learners on LinkedIn Learning across 5 languages

  • Keynote speaker at Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, CalSTRS, LinkedIn Talent Connect, Chief in Tech Summit

  • Co-founder, Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab

  • Featured in the documentary bias · BBC 100 Women · CEDAW Award for Education


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