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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…
The Future of Diversity
Earlier this year, I read a statistic that reported an 800% increase in job postings related to diversity. This is on top of the estimated $10B spent in 2019 on diversity and inclusion initiatives in corporations. The truth is, most of these programs won’t work. Not because there isn’t real interest, but because most of…
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…
In The Flow
The Value of Contribution The value of contribution can’t be defined, yet many organizations inadvertently limit employees based on comfort zones, preferred styles or allegiance to past work. This type of thinking is what drives organizations into competency traps and leads to less innovation. Regardless of how or where one works, all ideas should matter….
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…