by Julie | Jul 1, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Future of Work, Lead Like an Ally, Team Building
The pandemic of 2020 has forever changed how we work There are lots of questions looming about the future of work. Leaders and teams alike are asking: What will the future of work look like? How will we interact with each other? What will people care about most? I...
by Julie | Jun 29, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Training
What is one thing we can do to positively impact diversity and inclusion? Now, it’s time for the fun part, action. Assuming you have mapped out questions 1, 2, 3, and 4 and worked through the tough stuff – why it matters, what it looks like, the gains, and the...
by Julie | Jun 26, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Training
What is holding us back from maximizing diversity and inclusion? Here comes the big question about diversity and inclusion. What are the barriers. This question gets to the skeletons in the closet, this why it is later in the series of questions. Yet, you cannot...
by Julie | Jun 23, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Training
What would we gain by having more diversity and inclusion? Humans detest loss. It is called loss aversion. That is why in times of change, we naturally focus on what we are losing vs. what we are gaining. Diversity and inclusion represent change. If our...
by Julie | Jun 18, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Training
What would our organization look like with more diversity and inclusion? Close your eyes and visualize your organization performing at a high level. Imagine the team being very diverse. Paint a picture of inclusion. Put pen to paper and free flow what you see: What...
by Julie | Jun 17, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Race, Training
Many well-intentioned white people are saying things like: “I don’t see racism.” “Does this still really happen a lot?” “I did not learn about this in school – why?” It is 2020 and many white people are waking up to the reality that racism still exists. As I talk with...
