Thought Leadership

The ever evolving terminology of DEI Derald Wing Sue, a psychologist, brought the term “microaggressions” — coined in the 1970s by Harvard University professor Chester Pierce to describe the subtle, everyday ways that people of color experience non-inclusive behavior....

Growth requires mistakes to be made Many well-intentioned allies in training make mistakes. We call it the bumble and stumble of allyship. By definition learning and growing requires us to make mistakes. You don't know what you don't know yet. Be kind to yourself,...

Active allies do hard things outside of their comfort zone Active allyship at home necessitates courage. It's not enough to read books like this, listen to podcasts, or wait for someone to tell you what to do to show up as an ally. You are the only one that can decide...

Be inclusive when asking about someone’s name pronunciation Names are our favorite words. From the time we are babies we hear our names more than any other word in our lifetimes. So when someone says it doesn't matter how you pronounce their name or you can call them...

DEI training is is a crucial factor in talent retention strategies for HR leaders No organization has been untouched by substantial change in the past few years. From the Great Resignation, to issues of mental health, and increased burnout, employers are struggling...