I was on my home from dinner tonite, when I was overcome with an unstoppable craving for Carvel Ice Cream. There are almost no Carvel places on the west coast, but there is one here in Berkeley. It’s owned by a family, and there is often a line out the door.I pulled up at 8:50 hoping they would be open…
I have found ten ways in which organizations can know if they have a great corporate culture. Here are three of them• Survey employees and ask them their perception of the culture of the organization. Identify any themes of agreement or confusion. Use an open-ended question and a matrix, to get data on strengths and challenge of that culture as…
I was recently asked if I had ever experienced “fear of success.” I had to be truthful and answer in the affirmative. I have owned my organizational consulting business for over 18 years. I work with senior level managers to create more inclusive and profitable cultures where people can do their best work. I also speak and write on How…
I was recently asked what people can do to stay visible in their organization during financial insecurity and economic downturns. I am a consultant, speaker and author specializing in culture change and inclusion. Visibility is a common issue amongst many of my coaching clients who want to move up in the organization. With the economic downturn and so many new…
I am a consultant specializing in diversity and inclusion. I have also facilitated dialogues on race for over 20 years. I do not use the word racist lightly, but I think that Ralph Nader’s statement that Obama talks “too white,” was extremely racist and patronizing. I know that was not his intention but intention does not always equal impact. African-American…
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