Empower Board of Directors by Addressing Five Implicit BiasesMy blog is no stranger to discussing the role of boards of directors in DEI, including the specifics of how they can facilitate diversity…Jul 11, 2023Jul 11, 2023
3 Tips to Challenging Conformity at WorkWhy do we conform? We all share the same desires of fitting in and belonging, including in our workplaces. Many individuals, however, feel…May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
Three Tips for Having Respectful Political Discussion in the WorkplaceShe stood up, tension riddling her shoulders, and began voicing perspectives all but identical to my own. It was clear from the first few…May 22, 2023May 22, 2023
DEI Anecdotes: The Connections We ShareWhen it comes to DEI, I like to encourage self-reflection on the following question: How does this work enhance my life? There are two…May 17, 2023May 17, 2023
DEI Anecdotes: The Words We SayI’ve noticed that when people are first beginning their DEI journeys, they often become particularly frustrated with the idea of monitoring…May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
DEI Anecdotes: The Importance of Good FaithIn many of my DEI workshops, I like to ask for audience examples of microaggressions, as it helps make these challenges personal. People we…May 10, 2023May 10, 2023
DEI Anecdotes: Call People In not OutOne time I was hired as a DEI consultant for male-dominated, majority-white company. Early on in this partnership, I hosted an optional DEI…May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
DEI Anecdotes: Question the LanguageMany times we may say things simply because we’ve always heard them used. We all have little phrases that are ingrained in our language…May 3, 2023May 3, 2023
DEI Anecdotes: Two Energies — Inclusion vs ExclusionI don’t think it’s an overstatement to say that all of us want to be included. What’s more human than the desire to feel loved and wanted…May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
DEI Anecdotes: Have Fun with It!If there is anything I have learned in all my work with DEI, it is that all of us take DEI so seriously. This observation is not to say…Apr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023
DEI > HRDEI = Human Resources. Such is an equation many of us have grown accustomed to, and perhaps for an understandable reason! DEI is, after…Apr 24, 2023Apr 24, 2023
Implementing DEI in the Legal DepartmentDEI goes hand in hand with Human Resources. A statement of fact, no? Well, I think we push the envelope a little further. After all, people…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
Implementing DEI in ProcurementA Chief Procurement Officer sits at their desk, examining a lengthy list of potential suppliers to create ties with. The term “DEI” often…Apr 17, 2023Apr 17, 2023
Implementing DEI in Finance and AccountingThe wage gap remains as present today as it did in the 1950s, albeit to lesser severity. Women working full time are still paid on average…Apr 10, 2023Apr 10, 2023
Implementing DEI in Marketing & SalesWith practiced ease, Penelope slides from her wheelchair onto the couch, her friend Margot sitting beside her. She turns the TV on…Apr 4, 2023Apr 4, 2023
Tips For Implementing DEI Beyond HR InitiativesWhen I hear someone say “DEI,” my mind jumps to HR departments, from countering bias in the hiring process to increasing retention of…Mar 14, 2023Mar 14, 2023
Business and Ballet: What the Corporate World Can Learn From DEI in DanceWhen most of us think of ballet, our minds may jump to its beauty as an art form or the skill and dedication it requires to be successful…Mar 10, 2023Mar 10, 2023
Start Learning About Conformity Bias to Stop ConformingPicture this: you’re standing in front of an elevator. You send a text message, putting your phone away once you hear the familiar ding…Mar 3, 2023Mar 3, 2023
Can We Learn From Other Generations?Today’s workplace is unique, as it is rich not only with racial, gender, and ethnic diversity but also because it consists mainly of four…Jan 20, 2023Jan 20, 2023
The Exclusive Impact of Being “The Only”Have you ever experienced being “the only” person in a room? And I don’t mean literally, though I suspect we’ve all experienced that, too…Jan 16, 2023Jan 16, 2023