Diversity and inclusion training best practices and case studies There is a lot of uncertainty if traditional diversity inclusion programs are really working. According to HBR, “we found very little evidence that diversity training affected the behavior of men or...
Why do we only celebrate Black history for one month? Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating...
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...
How to Build a Strong Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion The business case for diversity is not a secret. It is not even new information. Harvard Business Review has long been publishing data on this for over a decade. There is a clear ROI. I often share...
Belonging is a critical human need As humans, we have a deep need for connection and belonging. Dating back to Maslow’s work in 1942, we know that only physiological needs (water, food, shelter) and safety needs (security) are more important than connection and...
Candid conversations can be hard. Here’s how to have uncomfortable conversations productively. I get this question from leaders often, “how do I have a conversation with someone about something difficult?” It’s a tough one as a leader. I get it. I wrestled...
