Articles and books on Imposter Syndrome (IS) and the Imposter Phenomenon (IP) are popular and readily available. In these publications, we can discover valuable information about how we disempower ourselves and contribute to diminishing others. It is essential we uncover individual ways this disservice is done. It is personal and ubiquitous. It creates a vicious…
I am delighted to have been affiliated with DiversityLab and its OnRamp Fellowship Program since its inception in 2014. “The OnRamp Fellowship is a re-entry platform that matches experienced lawyers returning to the workforce after a hiatus with law firms and legal departments for year-long paid positions. As part of this structured returnship, Fellows have…
Communication is one of the most important aspects of being an effective leader. As I have said many times, self-awareness is the number one skill we all need. To have successful conversations, start with awareness of how you show up in discussions – especially those that require candidness and can be challenging. To start with,…
The last quarter of 2021 provided me opportunities to see Social and Emotional Intelligence at work during a major life transition of moving from one state to another. We moved from Colorado to Oregon which encompassed a very fast-paced, short-term span. We had everything lined up and when we arrived, we quickly had to adjust…
We are experiencing busy times that are impacted by the end of year deadlines, figuring out how and when to return to offices, and determining the new normal. Stress levels tend to rise. The auto-response is an emotional reaction. There is a healthier way to respond effectively. All it takes is conscious awareness and a…
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…
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…