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 […]
Workplace assessment can address anything that is affecting the culture and the overall climate of the work environment along with the people who work inside it. A proper examination of a workplace environment leads to the discovery of strengths, weaknesses, needs, opportunities or threats that concern or are qualities of individual employees. Assessment can bring […]
Emotional intelligence is as valid as mental intelligence, however emotional intelligence is sometimes more important. Have you witnessed a brawl or an argument at your workplace, neighborhood, or sports event? A heated conflict increases when one or the other or both parties involved refuse to listen to each other and are reluctant to try to […]
Do you know that Emotional Intelligence (EQ or EI) is one of the strongest indicators of success in business? It is because EQ is not only the ability to identify and deal with your own emotions but also the ability to become aware of others’ emotions. There is plethora of research on emotions and how […]
