Thought Leadership
How to Talk with Kids About Diversity
Tips to start the conversation with kids about diversity When I reflect on my why for my diversity and inclusion work, the real reason I do what I do is not to help organizations maximize innovation, revenues and profitabilities, but to educate and be a part of making...
5 Ally Actions for White People to Address White Supremacy
5 Ally Actions for White People to Address White Supremacy White supremacy is a term that often polarizes groups. It conjures up images of burning crosses, egregious racist behavior, and hateful violence. That is not the full scope of what white supremacy means....
3 Ideas to Recruit & Hire Diverse Talent Successfully
Inclusive Hiring & Recruiting Best Practices There has never been more demand for the diverse talent. Organizations that understand the business case for diversity - better innovation, higher revenues and profits just to name a few - are motivated now more than...
Do Not Ask These 5 Questions When Talking about Diversity and Inclusion
Steer clear of these microaggressions when asking about diversity and inclusion Well-intentioned allies make mistakes all the time. Showing up in the diversity and inclusion conversation does not require perfection. In fact, it often is quite the opposite. It...
What MeToo and Black Lives Matter Have in Common
Black history and women’s history are intersectional In 2006, Tarana Burke, founded the #metoo movement with the goal to empower young women of color who have been sexually abused, assaulted, or exploited, women from marginalized communities. While the hashtag did...
How to Overcome Diversity Fatigue
If You are Tired, You are Not Alone It's been almost a year since the murder of George Floyd. For those that were practicing diversity, equity, and inclusion work long before his murder, it feels like a lifetime. The mental work of having to manage diversity...
Five Ways to Show up as an Ally for DEI
Choose your own adventure as an ally with these 5 ideas Allyship is a choose-your-own-adventure approach. There is no one-size-fits-all, prescriptive step by step process to being an ally. Allies show up in ways that are aligned with their strengths, their skill...
Is Your Diversity & Inclusion Training Working?
Diversity and inclusion training best practices and case studies There is a lot of uncertainty if traditional diversity inclusion programs are really working. According to HBR, “we found very little evidence that diversity training affected the behavior of men or...
Black History Month Should be All Year
Why do we only celebrate Black history for one month? Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating...
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