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Black History Month: Time for an Annual Check-in on Black Employees
For the last two years in a row, I’ve written a newsletter for Black History Month, asking the question “Have things really gotten better for Black employees?” As I was…
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…
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…
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…
Black History Month, Revisited: Have Things Gotten Better for Black Employees?
Last February, I wrote a newsletter on Leading Below the Surface during Black History Month that addressed the question: Have things truly gotten better for Black employees? One year later, the question…
Your Approach to Developing Managers is Outdated: Here’s What to Do About It
Over the last month, I’ve spoken with several organizations still expressing that their DEIB efforts are not resonating with managers. They acknowledged that while leaders are learning to speak the…
2022 Pride Month Roundup
During Pride Month 2022, not only did I end up with keynote bookings in the double digits, but I also noticed that the energy was a bit different from last…