“We need to remember across generations that there is as much to learn as there is to teach.” – Gloria Stinem*** The world of diversity, equity and inclusion is a unique, exciting ever changing yet all too consistent world for the change agents who dare to embark on making changes …
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“Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.” – Keri Russell*** We all know someone who has lived through the pain of a bad marriage, an unfulfilled career, harmful habits or an undisciplined lifestyle. Thankfully there can be life and even success after each. What was the …
“There is accountability. There are legal repercussions. There are tides of public opinion and the pull of the free market. There are also longstanding institutional structures that serve to suppress and threaten those who act against the interests of those with power. None of this is cancel culture.”*** AJ Willingham, …
“Revenge and retaliation always perpetuate the cycle of anger, fear and violence.” – Coretta Scott King*** Sherine was a competent, hardworking young woman who was favored by her manager and her director. They worked in a large, rather complicated department and she was an instrumental part of the work they …
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“Action is the cure for low confidence. Unfortunately, low confidence has a tendency to immobilize us.” – Barrie Davenport*** There is a feeling that we all feel when we are learning a new job, in new surroundings, while also getting to know new people. That description fits with being newly …
“If they do it often it isn’t a mistake; it’s their behavior.” – Dr. Steve Maraboli*** Our nation is approaching a potentially dangerous threshold as the next presidential election fast approaches. It is already what we could describe as turbulent times, in light of the social justice movement and the …
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“The most potent weapon of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” – Steven Biko*** What is Oppression? Oppression is the act of dominating another person or group of people by dictating their movements, controlling their thoughts, directing their speech or in other ways directing their functioning so as …
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“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln*** Leaders have power, privilege and authority but do we know and understand the difference? I can answer for most people, No. We have a generalized view and a pretty …
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“You never know how or when you’ll have an impact, or how important your example can be to someone else.” – Denzel Washington*** Lead the Discussion Conversations are bound to arise on issues of race, diversity and equality. I’m sure we all recognize, the need for such dialogue, discussions and …
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“People who repeatedly attack your confidence and self-esteem are quite aware of your potential, even if you are not.” – EmilysQuotes.com*** – What Bullies Do – Many of us have lived through it before. If we haven’t lived it, we have witnessed it or encouraged it with our silence. While …
“In the end we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.*** In a time when psychologists are determining that too much visibility through the process of self-promotion and selfies on social media can lead to a 25% …
“You will never reach higher ground if you are always pushing others down.” – Author Unknown*** Expressions of hatred and aggression against members of historically minimized or marginalized groups can easily be interconnected with bullying if we look hard enough. We don’t usually look at negative “isms” and think of …
“Privilege is not knowing when you hurt others, and not listening when they tell you.” – Dashanne Stokes – Soooo, what is it that men and women need to understand about dealing with each other in the workplace? Well it’s probably more than I could put in one post. What …
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