Why DIVERSITY Matters
What the great resignation has taught us is that organizations have to build welcoming climates that are ready to embrace different ways of thinking and a broad range of individual perspectives. Organizations need to develop spaces in which individuals can incorporate their unique combinations of talents, knowledge, and skills that allow them to be their…
Yes, Diversity is the Right Thing to Do, but Inclusion is the Smart Way to Do It.
I have a lot of conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Most of the time, people just assume that I will advocate for diversity. Most are shocked when I, an African American woman living a few decades-long corporate experiences (talk about intersectionality), tell them I am more of an advocate for inclusion and my goal…
Statement on Recent Shootings
Our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues impacted by the recent acts of terror inflicted on innocent people in Buffalo, NY, Orange County, CA, and Uvalde, TX. These were souls who were just living their lives – grocery shopping, going to church, and attending school – in routine activities that should be safe…
Confronting Microaggressions
In a previous blog, we defined microaggressions in the workplace as the commonplace verbal, nonverbal and environmental comments, interactions, or behaviors that, whether intentional or unintentional, target members of marginalized groups. We shared that because microaggressions can be subtle or hard to pinpoint, targets may be left to wonder if they are imagining the behavior….
Microaggressions and Psychological Safety
Microaggressions are everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental comments, interactions, or behaviors that, whether intentional or unintentional, target members of marginalized groups. The intent is to ascribe judgment about what is normal, who belongs, and who is included. In the context of workplaces, when these occurrences go unchecked, they can lead to decreased productivity, less diverse…
Managing Remote Conflict
Anytime two or more people are gathered together conflict has the potential to emerge. The workplace is no exception and it doesn’t matter if we are in-person or working remote. Resolving conflict is an important interpersonal skill that can reduce work-related stress and build a more psychologically safe environment for everyone. The lack of in-person…
Getting Beyond Conflict
Conflict is a part of life. I like to put that statement out there and let if float by itself for a bit. I do this so you can take a moment to reflect on how a statement like this makes you feel. Anxious? Excited? Ready to get in a ring? I like to think…
Chinese New Year/Black History Month
Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Lunar New Year officially begins on February 1st, 2022, and ends on February 11th. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. In Chinese and other East Asian cultures, Chinese…
Cognitive Dynamism – A Path to Understanding Self
What do you associate with psychological safety in the workplace? For many, it is synonymous with feeling excluded by colleagues, being afraid to ask a question or facing retaliation for challenging the way things are. Fewer of us think about psychological safety through the lens of ourselves. And in particular about how we contribute to…
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