Let’s Talk About the Treatment of Women
Let’s Talk About Women. When we don’t see someone, they have become invisible. Intentional or not, they become invisible. When this happens, rarely in my opinion, is it unintentional.
Diversity & Inclusion
Leveraging Dimensions of Diversity
“Always remember that you are unique just like everyone else.” – Margaret Mead*** A Dose of Reality An African American employee complained of unfair treatment and harassment based on race in her nursing department. The diversity leader in the organization was responsible for investigating such allegations. This diversity leader and …
The Power of Perspective
Every person and every group has a story. For some reason we forget this. When we deny the struggle and the needs of any group, we are admitting that we have forgotten.
The Simplified Guide to Accommodating Disabilities
Ultimately, the mindset we should embrace is that accommodations for disabilities is good practice. They are inclusive and they help others succeed.
One Powerful Method to Boost Your Cultural Competence
In order to be culturally sensitive and exude cultural humility, we must have an accurate and healthy view of ourselves and a respect for others without an attitude of supremacy or superiority.
3 Reasons People Deny that Discrimination Exists
When people deny the reality of discrimination, racism and institutional racism, it may be due to a variety of reasons.
The 4 Ways to Use Fear to Inspire Change
Fear tactics or fearmongering…is a form of manipulation and can become dangerous when manipulating for individual or financial gain.
Why Being Colorblind is Bad for Inclusion
The way to raise non-racist children is not to create a society based on making others disappear through a self-imposed blindness, but it is to speak openly and honestly about the value people bring….
Investigating Bias & Discrimination: Protecting Your Organization from Common Barriers
There are multiple ways of protecting your organization from common barriers when investigating bias and discrimination but they only work if you’re committed to using them.
Six Steps to Creating Diversity in a Non-Corporate Setting
Creating diversity in a non-corporate setting is not much different than doing so in a corporate arena. The challenge is also no different.
Three Things You Need to Know about Reverse Discrimination Today
Opposing viewpoints and cries of reverse discrimination are bringing fiery attention to the historic possibility of the first Black woman being appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Here are three things you need to know about reverse discrimination.
The Company Checklist for Hiring Diverse Talent
“A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.” — Sundar Pichai*** In today’s social, economic and political environment, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are business imperatives regardless of the size or scope of a business. While many organizations embrace the notion, the reality of …
Leaders: Does Your Team Match Your Dream?
“Herb Brooks, God rest his soul, wasn’t coaching a Dream Team. He was coaching a team full of dreamers.” – Jim Craig (Herb Brooks was the head coach of the 1980 gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic hockey team at Lake Placid)*** Once upon a time, in a far far away land, …
Ten Disruptions for Change in Marginalized Education
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” – Aristotle*** In several recent conversations with a few teens, I was shocked to hear stories of how common it is, or was, to hear other students use racial and ethnic slurs …
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How Gaslighting Undermines Your Personal & Professional Confidence
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.*** A young 10 year old tells her teacher that a boy in her classroom keeps teasing, taunting and touching her. The teacher asks, “Did he hurt you?” “No,” the little …
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The Practical Application of Diversity & Cultural Competence
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” – Verna Myers*** The year 2020 brought the shocking reality of the COVID-19 Pandemic, along with the piercing jolt to many Americans and millions of others across the world through the Black Lives Matter Movement. While the …
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Understanding Critical Race Theory
“The child becomes largely what it is taught; hence we must watch what we teach it, and how we live before it.” – Jane Addams*** Critical Race Theory (CRT) is the idea that elements of racism exist within the major institutions of society, causing many of the inequities we have …
Leadership’s Role in Maintaining an Inclusive Environment
“Be careful who you trust, the devil was once an angel.” – Author Unknown*** Tina was the leader of a small group of volunteers in a nonprofit organization. The group, however, facilitated programming that affected the entire organization, to include processing initial paperwork, onboarding and more. The small group assigned …
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