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…

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…

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…