Expectancy is an interesting thing. If you are expecting a negative outcome, you may get what you expect if your viewpoint is narrowed and you are relying on historical experience, early messages or set beliefs. When you begin to notice what you expect, you will also understand how your mind and body will follow suit.…
We all know that networking is an important part of business. Whether you are in an organization or a business owner, networking is a critical factor that cannot be ignored. It’s all about relationship and relationship building.
Diversity is everywhere, and encompasses far more than what we typically think it does. Most often, we restrict diversity to race, gender, sexual orientation or religion, for example. But diversity also includes geographic and socio-economic backgrounds, education, personality, learning styles, communication styles and much, much more. Within an organization, too, there are additional layers of diversity,…
What are three things do you need more or less of in your life and career? Meditation sets the tone for the day. I meditate pretty much every day. One of the most beneficial things I get from this practice are thoughts that inspire me and my work. Also, if I am feeling tense or…
When we view the world and others through “dualistic” lenses, we may likely block inclusion efforts. It is not uncommon to automatically view options as either/or, good/bad, right/wrong, us/them, you/me, rather than a broad spectrum of choices. When we go into that mode it can result in a win/lose scenario rather than an opportunity for…
Understanding cultural values and behaviors is an important aspect of effective management, leadership and teamwork. In the absence of cultural understanding, it is possible that unconscious biases and behaviors may hold you back from achieving greater effectiveness. By broadening your understanding of culture, and how it influences thoughts and behaviors, you become equipped to critically…
Fight/Flight Feeling a strong need to defend – defend our position, our status, our self-esteem – whatever we are afraid of losing. It is paralyzing to growth and transformation. Exclude Exclude or close yourself off to opportunities to explore different ways to approach situations. We are often blind to emotional reactions that were learned through…
Transforming Stress Merriam-Webster defines Stress as “a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.; something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety. Stress is a topic that gets a lot of attention because it can be unhealthy and there are a number of action steps that are…
Q & A With Rosalie Chamberlain By LaDonna Baertlein ROSALIE CHAMBERLAIN brings unique experience and perspective to creating successful diversity and inclusion initiatives, based upon a 34-year foundation of law firm and corporate experience, including work as a diversity and inclusion manager. She has served a range of government and private industries, both large and…