National Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

In this new economy, the skills that matter most are complex, analytical thinking, and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced, uncertain context. In the knowledge-based economy, ideas are the valued currency. Unfortunately, in most organizations, a large proportion of employees do not feel comfortable speaking up and sharing their unique ideas. Failure to…

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….

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…

“Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be.”- Lactantius Anything really worth doing in our lives will always have some fear attached to it. Anything worth doing will always have some fear attached to it. For example, having a baby, getting married, changing careers — all of these life changes can bring up deep fears. It…

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…