Understanding the Importance I read in a recent article, “Workplace conflict is inevitable when employees of various backgrounds and different work styles are brought together for a shared business purpose. Conflict can—and should—be managed and resolved. With tensions and anxieties at … Read More
Microaggressions happen all the time. They are small slights towards different marginalized groups and they pepper in and out of every day and facet of our lives. I recently had the pleasure of speaking about ways to combat microaggressions in … Read More
I have been devoting a lot of focus, much like the rest of society, to the marginalized and underrepresented groups at the core of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) front. But, what about the bystanders or those large … Read More
An Unusual Message I recently read this article on Coca-Cola’s optional diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) training courses offered via LinkedIn Learning. These courses provided tips on how to be “less white,” you can view some of the slides here. This controversial … Read More
What Comes First, the Chicken or the Egg? I have a riddle for you, what comes first, the diverse employee or an organization with a strong Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging culture? A simpler form to ask the same question … Read More
Microaggressions Have you ever witnessed or been the recipient of a microaggression? If you are unsure, the answer is probably yes. These small acts concealed by their habitual nature are dangerous for our culture and especially for our workplaces. Microaggressions … Read More