Political opportunists (Capital P on purpose) are attempting to create momentum from a Supreme Court ruling on college admissions to say that all DEI efforts should be eliminated. We cannot let this happen. Diversity: we live in a diverse country and our organizations need to reflect that - it is a good thing and the right thing to do. Do your staff recruitment efforts … [Read more...] about Stand Firm on Your DEI Efforts
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Improve Your Inclusive Leadership
Organizations continue to work to be more inclusive. Research reported recently in Harvard Business Review shows that inclusive organizations are 73% more likely to reap innovation revenue and 70% more likely to capture new markets – among other advantages. Becoming a more inclusive leader is a key competency in today’s economy. Here are some ideas from that same HBR … [Read more...] about Improve Your Inclusive Leadership
Building Your Anti-Racist Organization
Many well-intentioned leaders want to implement activities that support issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations – but they do not know where to start. A recent article in Harvard Business Review provides a great list of steps to consider. Depending on the size and type of organization you are a part of these may or may not specifically relate to … [Read more...] about Building Your Anti-Racist Organization
Wanted: Allies & Accomplices
The most recent blog encouraged people to read the book, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, as a way to learn more about the lived experience of the African-American female author, Austin Channing Brown. I stated that our world needs more “radical empathy” as I referenced this quote by Isabel Wilkerson, author of the book Caste: The Origins of our … [Read more...] about Wanted: Allies & Accomplices
Black Lives: Better Understood
Recently I was asked by the Racial Justice ministry at my church to co-facilitate a Book Group. Fortunately for me, I said yes, as it turned out to be a great learning experience. My co-facilitator for the Book Group (Milli) suggested the book, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. It is an excellent book and I strongly recommend that you read it. I … [Read more...] about Black Lives: Better Understood