Scars, both visible and invisible, can have a profound impact on our inclusive behaviors. Inclusive behaviors involve recognizing and valuing diversity and creating an environment where everyone feels respected and included. Inclusive behaviors involve overcoming bias and embracing diversity. The fibrous connective tissue in a scar and bias and prejudice share some similarities in how […]
Book bans have ripple effects. These ripple effects are extensive and far-reaching. Book bans have been a controversial topic for many years, so there’s nothing new about the fact that they do more harm than good. Whether it’s a religious group banning books that they deem to be blasphemous, a government agency censoring books that […]
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 […]
