You may have seen or heard the acronym DEIB, or maybe DEI, or maybe JEDI, or maybe something else. You may have heard people get outraged when a letter is left out. But too often, the complainants are so wrapped up in criticizing the person who left out a letter, they forget the focus needs to be on the actual…
Like many of you, I’m concerned about the increase in racist, anti-semitic, islamaphobic, etc. hate speech, violence and bullying. It’s not new but seems to be spreading, and encouraged and accepted as normal in some circles. Those of us who support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging have a responsibility to take action against this hate. We can make a difference…
Is there an increase in the number of White Supremacists in the military? Is there an atmosphere of harmony across race or is it a haven for racist behavior? Should we be concerned? Or, is the military doing more to root them out, expose and persecute white supremacists and haters based on race? In my first self-produced podcast, “Every Day…
Conversations on Race for Everyday People- Race, Racism & Three Emmy Awards Episode 7- Race, Racism and 3 Emmys Producing Oprah Race, racism and racial bias are still challenges that people of color have to contend with in the pursuit of success. Engaging in everyday conversations on race, with people different than you is one way to reduce racism and…
A good leader pays attention to their employees, to their own behaviors and to how they make employees feel about their work. If you don’t have a concrete system and process to make people feel included and willing to take risks the you won’t be successful as a leader or an organization. Don’t be the kind of leader that is…
Fear of differences, ignorance about other perspectives and fear of perceived change is wrecking havoc and contributing to strong racial divides in the US and other parts of the world. Some people are vocal and proud of being racist. They worry that white people will be in the minority and will take any action to they think will prevent that…
An inclusive culture needs to be planned from the beginning. It’s my belief that no matter how long people are at work, almost everyone wants to feel part of something greater than themselves and that they belong. They want to know their work makes a difference to the organization, no matter what they do. Even if they don’t like what…
Growing up, I thought everyone hated going to work. I always felt invisible, as an hourly employee, and no one ever asked my opinion or knew my name. At social gatherings and amongst friends, work was rarely mentioned because it was very separate from who we were, or how we identified. We never thought to ask about work. That was…
As the population of the United States continues to become more diverse so do the people who eat in its restaurants. In the past year (and in years before) we have seen restaurants and businesses involved in the industry hit with lawsuits, and charges of racism and discrimination from customers and employees, with police being called on people of color…
While allegations of sexual harassment past and present continue to grow, most attention has been on public figures in Hollywood, sports, politics and the tech industry. We read about huge payouts, firings and suspensions. But if all you knew about sexual harassment was the first page of an Internet search, you might miss the impact that sexual harassment has on…
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