Mar 22, 20211 min readHow to Approach Internal Communications🚫 Internal Communications needs to stop being a marketing-led function. 🚫 🚫 Internal Communications needs to stop being a PR-led...
Mar 5, 20211 min readFeature in "Rituals Roadmap" by Erica KeswinI have always been a believer in rituals. They help anchor us; they give us a sense of stability. In this chaotic time, rituals have...
Aug 17, 20201 min readMy CandorI get a lot of messages about my candor and honesty on here. For me, it's not something I think about as radical. Authenticity is...
Jul 2, 20201 min readThe Great MinorityWe all know that we have until 2050 to address climate change. What you may not know: We have until 2050 to address Diversity, Equity,...
Jun 17, 20201 min readMy Response to BLM at Knotch Last week, in response to the recent murders of Black lives and the increasing national conversation on racism, I rolled out a...
Jun 8, 20201 min readSalt's Pride SeriesI was honored to add my voice to Salt's Pride series. "With the recent events in the world, we also can’t ignore that Pride itself is a...
Jun 3, 20201 min readPride is not cancelled. Pride is restored.Pride is not cancelled. Pride is restored. ✊ Pride started with riots against police brutality. ✊ Pride parades were designed to be...
Jun 2, 20201 min readSHRM Does NOT Represent the HR IndustryI must speak out. As an HR leader, I have been extremely disappointed and frankly disgusted by the way SHRM has posted about the topic of...
Jun 1, 20201 min readPride 2020: Returning to the Core of LGBTQ+ Pride and PurposeAfter last year’s pride celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, we kickoff pride month this year in a seemingly...
Jun 1, 20201 min readHow to start Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: 💧 First, start with Diversity, by bringing different groups together. 💧 Next, move to...
May 28, 20201 min readUnpacking Unconscious Bias: Bias 101✖️ Bias 101 ✖️ 😇 Halo Effect: Putting someone on a pedestal based on one positive trait or action 👿 Horn Effect: Putting someone in the...
May 22, 20201 min readPronouns Are Not 'Preferred' Pride month coming up has me thinking... I see more and more pronouns listed on people’s profiles every day. It makes my queer heart...
May 20, 20201 min readDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: What are the Differences? ▪️ Diversity is being invited to the party. ▪️ Equity is having the means to get to the party. ▪️ Inclusion is being asked to dance. ▪️...
Apr 13, 20201 min readDiversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging During COVID-19Q: What can I do during this crisis that’s no cost in the area of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging? A in 3 A’s: Auscultate:...
Mar 25, 20201 min readReflecting: One Year at KnotchA year ago today, I started working at Knotch, and what a year it has been! I have often joked that start up years are like dog years -...
Feb 17, 20201 min readAuthenticity in the WorkplaceIt can be terrifying to bring your authentic self to work. I grew up in Brandon, Mississippi, a small town located in the most...
Feb 10, 20201 min readEmployees Want to be HeardMore than anything, employees want to be heard. They want their feedback and suggestions to not fall on deaf ears. They want to be valued...
Jan 13, 20201 min read"We Belong Together"In my career, I’ve had the pleasure of working at companies that have had very identifiable workplace cultures. They all strived for...
Dec 30, 20191 min readAllyship Requires More Than Empty WordsAllyship requires support AND action. There is no such thing as a passive ally. You must put in the work. You must understand your own...
Dec 2, 20191 min readPerfomative Behavior at WorkAfter I entered the workforce post-college, I quickly realized I was *performing* at work. I was being open about my sexuality. I often...
