Parents Fear What They Do Not Understand About DEI

Parents Fear What They Do Not Understand About DEI

Ways You Can Learn From Children About Diversity Last month, in my local community in Central Indiana, there was a school board meeting where our new Diversity Equity and Inclusion leader spoke about her strategy.  In response at the meeting, a group of angry White...
All Generations Value a Positive Workplace Culture

All Generations Value a Positive Workplace Culture

Baby boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z all care about workplace culture The future of work series is based on the insights from my quantitative and qualitative research with ideas to think about your organization and a toolkit to take action on as a leader.  This...
Gender is a Spectrum:  A Less Binary World Benefits All

Gender is a Spectrum: A Less Binary World Benefits All

Accepting gender as a spectrum benefits all humans “Boys will be boys” – said a parent to excuse roughhousing behavior   “Don’t be bossy” – said a caregiver to a young girl speaking up Gendered language starts early.  What if we recognized there is a gender spectrum?...
Gen Z Expects Diversity in the Workplace

Gen Z Expects Diversity in the Workplace

The runway for diversity and inclusion taking off in your organization is getting shorter. Gen Z has entered the workforce and they expect inclusive workplaces. If you thought those pesky millennials were wreaking havoc in the workplace (full disclaimer:  I am one),...
Ageism:  The Biggest Area of Bias

Ageism: The Biggest Area of Bias

Ageism is a critical dimension of diversity. And, also the biggest area of bias. In my talks about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we often liken diversity to gender, race, and/or ethnicity.  We like what our brain thinks it can see.  These is indeed a...