Creating an inclusive company culture is essential to the overall success of a company in the modern-day workforce. Through mindfulness and simple changes in leadership principles, you can make the shift to a more inclusive organization. What makes an inclusive organization and how can talent management affect its success? Effective talent management is defined and…
The best way to become self-aware and begin to tune into what we are “broadcasting” to ourselves and others is to consider a number of questions. Answers to these questions may not appear overnight. As the underlying reasons behind many of our feelings, beliefs, and associations become conscious and we begin to see what could…
Every day, whether we realize it or not, we are showing up in life and “sending a message” that is picked up by those around us. That message can fluctuate depending on a various number of factors, such as mood, stress, happiness, environment, media, almost anything that is either an internal circumstance or an external…
At some point when working with others, conflict arises. What do you do? Avoid it, jump in thoughtfully or jump in reactively? To start, we must identify the real nature of the conflict. This is not always easy. Whether solving a problem or working toward a specific outcome, when there is a conflict that needs…
What You Need to Help Others Succeed There is much written these days about being an Ally and Allyship. They are necessary to elevate the visibility, opportunity, and equity for marginalized groups. Allyship is defined as “a lifelong process of building relationships based on trust, consistency, and accountability with marginalized individuals and/or groups of people.”…
It is almost Spring and it’s a time for growth. We plant new seeds and nurture the soil to ensure that we will realize the best outcome. It can also be a time of new growth and transformation in our individual lives. To start the personal process, ask these important questions: What do I want…
February is Black History Month. A time to learn and celebrate the many contributions of Black Americans. Unfortunately, like the initial commitment to address racism after the events during the summer of 2020, it is all too often that a month passes without creating lasting change. Let’s make this year different. Education must include learning…
The storming of the Capitol revealed harsh realities of inequities and division – clear opposites of equity and unity. If we are going to move toward healing and unity, we must commit to tasks that look at our part on an individual basis. We need to become more aware as we identify problems so that…
This quote from Brené Brown defines leadership, and it sounds like an easy formula for leading people. If that is the case, why is so much talent and potential left untapped? Why do so many people still hold part of themselves back at work? Why are many people overlooked, stereotyped, or categorized? What does this…
The reality is we are in the middle of uncertain, chaotic, and unsettled times. The pandemic, the election, the economy, impact all of us and the world. It can be challenging to stay grounded and focused while in the midst of what we are facing. And there are things we can do to get centered…