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…
There is a strong focus on learning how we can be more inclusive. Hundreds of articles and many challenges for digging in to gain an understanding on how to be more equitable have been published. And yet, there is still a statement I hear: “Tell us what to do.” This is a statement I heard…
The most recent events have shifted the focus. We must leave “business as usual” behind as it relates to changing the status quo in organizations. This must be a turning point in what companies do to create racial justice and truly inclusive environments. It is time for change! All too often, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…
This is a call to action. The time is now to identify, transform and move from racism to anti-racism. I am grateful to my friend, Lisa Culhane, with whom I was discussing racism while in the midst of drafting this blog. She gave me the image of a ladder. A ladder of levels of racism.…