Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: 💧 First, start with Diversity, by bringing different groups together. 💧 Next, move to...

We ask black and brown employees to bring their authentic selves to work, despite the fact that simply being their authentic selves gets...

▪️ Diversity is being invited to the party. ▪️ Equity is having the means to get to the party. ▪️ Inclusion is being asked to dance. ▪️...

📢 Now is not the time for “keeping a role open” in case good candidates apply. 🎙 Now is the time to be transparent about your hiring...

Listening is not enough when the most desperate voices are likely not speaking up or coming to you in this remote environment. You must...

Mother’s Day is tough. Historically, it's always been two weeks after my mom’s birthday, but it's especially hard to avoid nowadays with...

As we shift to a more remote workforce, both temporarily and long-term, we must shift our performance management processes to be more...

Earlier this year, I introduced micro-goals at Knotch. As a startup, we were struggling to commit to KPIs and OKRs, as we moved faster...

Authenticity is great. The progress we have made over the past few weeks has been incredible to witness. Working with kids and partners...

• I listen to Whitney Houston in the shower. • I light a candle. • I put a dash of cinnamon in my coffee grounds before I hit brew • I...

Things are changing quickly. Information is jolting us one way and then another. We all have whiplash. We all want stability. We all are...

I certainly don’t have all the right answers - hell, I dyed my hair pink for Pete’s sake! I’m human. I make mistakes, try to learn from...

I never realized how much I relied on in-person connection to gauge employee sentiment. Or, how much I relied on spontaneous interaction...

Connectivity is more than just hopping on a Zoom or reaching out via Slack. Connectivity is about sharing experiences, leaning on one...

Recruiters: Your goals changed overnight. Your interview process was forced to go virtual. Your hiring priorities shifted or froze. Your...

Leaders must be human, humble, and helpful during this crisis. Human. Be overly approachable. Lean into your staff more than ever. Let...

It’s okay to get emotional at work. We have been taught that showing emotion is a weakness, but this is not true. Showing emotion is...

Q: 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:...

I began working on a book over the weekend. Right now, it’s looking like a book of essays compiling personal experiences with work...

My productivity and morale have been all over the place lately. I’ve had moments where I’m in my element and in the zone, and moments...