“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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“Diversity may be the hardest thing for a society to live with, and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to be without.” – William Sloan Coffin Jr.*** I overheard a senior executive talking to someone who had not been in his organization long. He was bragging on the …
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“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman*** This past weekend Americans celebrated the 4th of July, Independence Day. With the many injustices that have been …
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“Good leadership requires you to surround yourself with people of diverse perspectives who can disagree with you without fear of retaliation.” – Doris Kearns Goodwin*** Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) roles are on the rise in organizations across the world. Demand for the role has surged considerably in the United …
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“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. *** Today, June 17, 2021, at 3:06 pm CST, the headlines that came across the screen of my cell phone read: Biden Signs Bill into Law Making Juneteenth a …
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates*** I remember going out for a food and supply run. The streets were deserted. I may have passed two cars as I drove to the grocery store, …
“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 …
“Diversity is having a seat at the table, inclusion is having a voice and belonging is having that voice be heard.” – Liz Fosslien*** Are diversity and inclusion efforts really necessary? If you answered yes, the logical question that follows is, why? Diversity and Inclusion efforts (usually referred to as …
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“I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It’s a gift you give yourself.” – T.D. Jakes*** If ever there was a time to clean the cobwebs from our minds, this is it. Though we are still in the …
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“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, …
“Every man’s ability may be strengthened or increased by culture.” – John Abbot** “Why do Black people need their own magazines? What’s wrong with the magazines the rest of us read, Cynthia?”“The Divine Nine? Why do African Americans have to have separate sororities and fraternities?” These are just some of …
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“The essence of cross-cultural communication has more to do with releasing responses than with sending messages. It is more important to release the right response than to send the right message.” – Edward T. Hall*** Every leader knows the value of communication. Unfortunately every leader does not know how to …
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“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contribution of half its citizens.” – Michelle Obama*** Racism and sexism are not the same thing but they are evil twins. Cousins in the same family of evil if you will. …
“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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“We rise by lifting others.” – Robert Ingersoll*** A few weeks ago I somehow found myself clicking on an internet story that featured ads from the past. It is hard to describe the emotions I felt as I clicked through the ads. The point of every ad featured, was the …
The real death of America will come when everyone is alike. – James T. Ellison*** In your world, wherever you might be working, is your employer committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce? If yes, what makes you think so? Community organizations, areas of the military and higher education institutions in …
“Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us.” – Susan L. Taylor, Journalist*** February is Black History Month. What does that actually mean? Why is it necessary? When and why did it begin? While this particular month long celebration has been around for the duration of …
“Not everything that is faced can be changed but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin*** In times like these, some people in leadership will become hyper sensitive to administering corrective action when leading individuals of color for fear they will be accused of being racist …
