Lately, I have gotten several questions about why teams fail when trying to create cultures of belonging. During my time coaching teams, I have discovered some common roadblocks that get…
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How to Build (and Maintain) a Culture of Belonging During Your First Days Back In the Office
Many senior leaders have already put some thought into navigating the imminent shifts that will hit as employees get vaccinated and begin to return to the physical work environment. On…
It’s Time to Build Your ‘Culture’ Back Better. So What’s Holding You Back?
We’re already a month into 2021, but for many of us, trauma and struggle loom. And to make matters worse, we now have to reckon with the next imminent shifts:…
Topic 4: Bringing It All Together – Pacing Yourself on the Journey Ahead
We have all experienced a range of emotions over the past couple of weeks. One person that kept me inspired the entire time was Stacey Abrams. I saw Abrams speak…
Topic #3 – Full Speed Ahead?: Balancing DEI Action with Advocacy
Topic #3 in the Beyond Training series focuses on balancing action with advocacy. Recap to Date The previous two blog posts focused on laying the groundwork to create a psychologically safe…
Topic #2: Empathizing With Your Employees: Creating a Culture of (Psychologically Safe) DEI Conversations
Several years ago, I was in a talent strategy meeting with a small team. We convened to discuss how to increase the number and success rates of women and people…
Beyond Training Series – Topic One: You’ve Released a Company Statement (or Two), Now What? How to Step Out of Your Sedentary Silence
Consider the story of Matthew. Matthew is the CEO of a mid-sized technology company. The last several months have thrown Matthew into a frenzy. He’s witnessed calamities that he never…
Four Cultural Practices that are Excluding your Black (and Underrepresented) Employees
I’ve been in many talks about changing structures to eliminate inequities. There’s one structure that we must put at the top of our list to re-evaluate. That structure is organizational…
Five Things My Grandma Ruthie Taught Me About Happiness and Success
My 93-year old grandmother recently transitioned out of human life. The mother. The grandmother. The silent leader. The servant. The great grandmother. The caring “lunch lady.” The surrogate parent. Her…
How to avoid employee coaching burnout
I am still reflecting on a memorable conversation that I recently had with someone. At a reception, a woman who works for a very reputable company, let’s call her Tina,…