Let’s start with the premise that we are all leaders in some form. You do not have to be the leader of a team, an entire organization, association, community, state, or even a country. Because, at the very start, you are the leader of your life, which includes your career and personal life. The effectiveness…
Many of us are familiar with the term “ego” being used to describe the sense of self that we have, a self that is separate from other people. This is how the study of psychology uses the term. I’d like to posit that the ego can be either healthy or unhealthy: a sense of self…
For a long time, the discussion of bias was somewhat taboo and I had clients who preferred not to include this discussion in my diversity and inclusion programs. It was okay if I mentioned bias, but that was sufficient and a deeper discussion or presentation was not to be on the agenda at that time.
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.
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…