This May will mark two years from the police killing of George Floyd, which caught the attention of not just the American people, but corporate leaders struggling to connect with…
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Continue More, Start Less: Four Prompts to Evaluate Your Firm’s DEIB Effectiveness
Looking back on all the changes we have seen in the workplace in 2021, I am starting to feel pretty hopeful. Organizations made some big commitments this year. A few…
What does mental health have to do with below the surface leadership?
Some of the most progressive business leaders are finally realizing that we can’t simply leave our personal lives at home when we come to work every day, and creating a…
The “Great Culture” Lie
Since the mid-2000s, “company culture” has remained a top buzzword among leadership and HR elites—but for all that buzz, “great” workplace cultures remain elusive. Most definitions include some language about…
Pride Month is Coming to an End, but It’s Never too Late to Talk About Intersectionality
While Pride Month is coming to a close, it’s never too late to talk about intersectionality. The term “intersectionality” was coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, a law professor at Columbia and…
Should you mandate that your next leadership hire be Black? Or even a woman?
Now that the language and concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion have proven they are here to stay in corporate culture, it may be tempting to think we’ve moved past…
Why is your team failing to create a culture of belonging?
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…
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…