What’s not explicitly talked about when organizations embark on work like equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and addressing discrimination are expectations around apologies and forgiveness. These expectations are linked to 2 major needs by harmed parties (i.e. those who have experienced hurt and suffering) and those trying to stop the harm: accountability and acknowledgment.… Continue reading Apologies & Forgiveness in EDI Work
Category: Lessons in Smashing the Patriarchy
How Small Adjustments Lead to Big Results
You know what you don’t want. You don’t want a repeat of certain things that happened last year. No more sending job applications into the abyss with no acknowledgment whatsoever. No more finding yourself sitting at your desk asking yourself: What just happened? Either being told off, shamed, ignored or made to… Continue reading How Small Adjustments Lead to Big Results
How to Build Connection with Your Team
How does it feel to be back at work? For some of us, it’s been a few months since we’ve gone back to work in physical locations. For others, we’re starting new roles. For many the felt experience at work is mixed. What we value and consider important as leaders,… Continue reading How to Build Connection with Your Team
How to Be Resilient on the Journey to DEI
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work is tough. It requires resilience. I know if I don’t have it, I can’t do this important work. Simple Ways to Practice Resilience I have outlined very clear steps on how to be resilient as a person experiencing discrimination and as an ally in a… Continue reading How to Be Resilient on the Journey to DEI
How to Work on Anti-Racism Together
I see you! I know that you and I and so many other people are working to create an anti-racist world – where we are all treated with dignity, respect, equity and equality. But I see a problem. I know you’ve noticed it too. Sometimes I see us working against each other instead of with each… Continue reading How to Work on Anti-Racism Together
1 Guaranteed Way to Make Equity, Inclusion & Diversity a Reality
What’s Missing The perfect storm has been created by the most unfortunate circumstances to get the world to a point where it is undeniable that Black Lives Matter and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are not opt-ins, but mandatory conditions in work and in life. Period. Individuals, organizations and governments are demonstrating acknowledgement, hope and… Continue reading 1 Guaranteed Way to Make Equity, Inclusion & Diversity a Reality