Having privilege is a chance to be an ally When we leverage our privilege for good as allies, we help others around us. As a white person in the DEI space, I’m acutely aware of my white privilege. This means when I speak up about racism or issues that uniquely...
You Still Need to Have Diversity and Inclusion Conversations This is a fraught time of social and political change. Leaders everywhere are wondering, should I be talking about what I think at work, or keeping my personal and professional worlds separate? Gone are the...
Terms to know to lead like an ally on inclusion Inclusion requires candid conversation. It takes bravery and courage, and to start the conversation, language is needed to accelerate the dialogue. Clients regularly ask me, “what can I do to show I am an ally?” ...
Microaggressions defined Microaggressions are statements, actions, or incidents regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial, gender, ethnic, disability, or LGBTQ+ minority. These...
Best Practices for Diverse & Inclusive Meetings When you look at your calendar, how do you feel? Meetings are a huge indicator of employee engagement. I often kid with my clients that I can watch a meeting (live or virtual) and guess how engaged the team is. ...
Avoid performative and disingenuous inclusion initiatives this month (and always) As we engage in Pride and Juneteenth initiatives and festivities this month, it’s critical to be mindful of disingenuous, performative diversity and inclusion statements and...
