May 30, 20201 min readBLM: How Should Corporations Respond?We ask black and brown employees to bring their authentic selves to work, despite the fact that simply being their authentic selves gets...
May 29, 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 23, 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 21, 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 14, 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:...
Apr 4, 20201 min readSocial Distancing Requires Certain Privileges Washing your hands is easy, if you have access to clean water. Killing germs is easy, if you have access to and can afford hand...
Mar 28, 20201 min readPrivilege Doesn't Go Away During a CrisisWe are all affected by this crisis, but it’s important to remember our privilege now more than ever. This effects us all differently, and...
Feb 24, 20201 min readThe Problem with "Preferred Pronouns"Allies: Stop saying “preferred pronouns.” They are not preferred. They are not suggested. They are a person’s pronouns. Respect that by...
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...
