Is Diversity Work Positively Affecting Businesses? The Answer Is Complex.
DEI work positively affects businesses when using proven strategies DEI work continues to polarize the workforce into two sides — pro-DEI and anti-DEI — yet most people are in the middle. Let’s illustrate how DEI can unite or divide organizations by tapping into...
3 Research-Backed Ways to Show Up as an Ally for People of Color
The status quo is the enemy of diversity and inclusion. Leaders that truly lead inclusively know the power of challenging non-inclusive norms, disrupting the status quo and proactively engaging in healthy conflict conversations. To achieve diversity, we have to be...
If You Don’t Think We Should Discuss DEI in Schools, Don’t Offer “Thoughts and Prayers” After A Hate Crime is Committed
Talking to kids about DEI early is critical Talking to children about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) early can help prevent the kind of misinformation and fear mongering that, in rare circumstances, can lead to hate crimes being committed. Recently, U.S....
Experiencing Bias at Work? Try These 5 Phrases to Professionally Call It Out
What Do You Do When Your Colleague Is Biased? Biased statements are unfortunately commonplace. These often unintentional, yet harmful behaviors can signal to others they do not belong and reinforce harmful stereotypes. Simple phrases like these can open the...