There are numerous articles, blogs and discussions about the lack of diversity in leadership roles, with specific emphasis on women, people of color and LGBTQ persons. You would think, with such a strong focus on this lack and a perceived concern that something needs to change, there would be more change. So, why are these…
In April 2016, I had a byline article published in the American Diversity Report about the issue of privilege and rank https://americandiversityreport.com/category/dismantling-resistance-examine-rank-privilege-rosalie-chamberlain/. Since that time, I have noticed an awareness and openness to talk about what privilege is, who has it and how is it used. Just last month I spoke on the issue at…
To be in congruence is to be “in agreement or in harmony,” and this state of being can be applied anywhere and in any situation. It starts with awareness of what your values are, and noticing if you are living in line with what you believe. Your values are those bottom line non-negotiable conditions for…
Happy New Year! You may find that your approach to this year falls in line with the traditional start of having set resolutions, making goals, letting go, or whatever new beginning your vocabulary chooses. Whether you find yourself excited and hopeful, or in a place of shaking off the past year, how you approach this…
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.
The outrage for the killing of blacks and the killing of policemen has got to produce more than anger, fury, and resentment. It must be a wake-up call to address the hate that is so prevalent in our society. Hate is driven by fear, and the vicious cycle of fear driving anger, judgment, hate and…
In the political season, tensions are often high and conversations can be heated or even non-existent. But let’s consider the impact on your current workplace, your community, neighborhood, or wherever you find yourself stuck in a sticky situation where politics come up. Chances are in any of these situations, you have existing relationships with others.…
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…
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…