Returning from a rejuvenating two-week vacation in Europe was a revelation for me. As an entrepreneur, taking time off has always been a challenge. Initially, my vacations were mere weekend…
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Pride Month Special – Tapping into Superpowers
An action that I often do during Pride month is to tell my coming-out story. I’ve told this story many times and even brought it up last month in my…
Claudine Gay, the Glass Cliff, and DEI in 2024
I was on vacation when I heard about the resignation of Dr. Claudine Gay after only six months as Harvard’s first Black president. It’s been bothering me ever since, and…
When being labeled “the first” detracts from genuine belonging
Executive Summary: Celebrating “firsts” can signal important change, but can also: Encourage counterproductive assumptions Sideline what people really bring to the table Distract from genuine belonging A couple of…
How to support employees during times of distress
Woah. There has been a lot of darkness over the past couple of weeks. Last week, I ventured out of my ordinary routine to check in on people (and myself),…
Why it matters to have whole-organization psychological safety
Summer of 2023 will go down in history as “hot labor summer.” Many different kinds of workers went on strike, most notably the Writer’s Guild of America and Screen Actors…
Sobriety in the Workplace: The Diversity That’s Often Forgotten
What’s your workplace’s culture around alcohol consumption? For those of you who drink, you might not have thought about this as an important cultural factor that impacts your colleagues’ senses…
Three Trends Shaping the Future Workplace — and How to Make Sure Your Leadership Approach Measures Up
It’s been a busy summer so far. I’ve been delivering a lot of talks and keynotes lately. As I engage with more leaders across multiple sectors, one of the topics…
3 reasons your corporate L&D should cover Juneteenth (and Black History)
Today is Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the effective end of slavery in the United States. You might have the day off work today since Juneteenth was declared a national…
Leading Below the Surface During Pride Month: If I Were the CEO of Target or Budweiser
Happy pride month! 🏳️🌈 In a perfect world, pride month should be a time of celebration and reflection for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. For companies, this is an excellent…