Thinking about the invisible and the overlooked led me to a comparison between the Northern Lights and workplace inclusion. The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, as they are sometimes known, are a mesmerizing natural phenomenon that occur in the high latitudes of the Earth. They are created by the interaction of the solar wind with […]
Inclusion begins within ourselves as we learn to recognize and address our own biases and emotions. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence are two key skills that can help us become more inclusive individuals. Inclusion is the process of creating an environment or culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported, regardless of their background, identity, or […]
Critical Race Theory is not about race; it’s about inclusion. Inclusion means all are welcome, all are made to feel as if they belong. Online Britannica defines Critical Race Theory as ‘an intellectual and social movement and loosely organized framework of legal analysis based on the premise that race is not a natural, biologically grounded […]
As an African-American female motivational speaker who harnesses the power of stories to address diversity and inclusion, I can state with absolute certainty that at no time in the history of our nation has the deliberate cultivation of diversity and inclusion in the workplace been more important. My audience members of Asian-American, African-American, and Hispanic […]
And diversity is? That is a question for the ages. Diversity is not so much an issue as it is a lifestyle. Consider our own lifestyles. All of us would get bored and irate if every restaurant we entered only had one food choice on the menu. Not one variation, or one choice in many […]
