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...
Gender bias is alive and well – here’s how you can be an ally and interrupt it. Gender bias is much more subtle today than the blatant bias we used to hear and see in the workplace 20 years ago. Yet, what we find is that bias is still there, it is just...
Not sure where to start the diversity and inclusion conversation? These five questions help guide successful diversity and inclusion training. Diversity and inclusion initiatives and training requires bravery and courage, and you do not have to do it alone. At Next...
