Diversity is meaningless without inclusion. We all want to feel valued and heard. Every single one of us. Look for the commonalities. Look for ways to connect. Build bridges. H.A.T is an acronym for Hold Off, Ask Why, and Take Action. Watch the video and let it transform you.
How long has it been since you heard about something new that can significantly boost ⬆️ your business results? Are you eager to get going on it as soon as possible? Fortunately, there are lots of ways to go about it. You can boil them down to two categories: the hard way and the easy …
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In a time when global workforces are becoming more and more the norm — and when companies are becoming more attuned to the benefits of a culturally diverse staff — establishing best practices for creating supportive, inclusive environments has become increasingly important. Laying the foundation for cross-cultural understanding can be immensely useful for a diverse …
Better customer service means better customer loyalty. The more you foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, the better you’ll be able to understand and meet the needs of a diverse customer base. If you serve customers with what they actually need versus what you think they need, they’ll be happier and want to keep …
Read moreHow Diversity Can Increase a Company’s Bottom Line
I am a Student of Intention. “In 4th grade, the bullying started. And it didn’t stop until after high school. She didn’t seek revenge. Instead, she sought to understand. Going to law school, specializing in employment law, and becoming a defense attorney, she represented people and organizations accused of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. She found …
How does civility fit into conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion? How can we combat workplace bullying? Listen to the Association Of Talent Development DE&I Podcast to hear my perspectives on these important topics.
Why do so many companies wait until the Sh$t hits the fan before they recognize that there are ways to bring a diverse workforce to the table to recognize and learn from their differences? Watch my conversation with Andrew Deutsch to learn how to advance interpersonal relationships and enhance positive relationships between people of diverse …
Read moreWhy do so many companies wait until the Sh$t hits the fan?
We have often spoken about the critical need for different viewpoints in technology. Most companies you look at these days have Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. But, it is often easier said than done. I joined Chris Brandt and Sandesh Patel on Furtech podcast to discuss how to bring it all together and learn from …
Think Big and B Inspiredđź’Ąđź’Ąđź’Ąđź’Ą Authentic. Vulnerable. Deep. Meaningful. Honest. Beautiful. 🦋 These words describe my experience with Ahmed El Hamamsy. We touched on so many important topics including my TEDx talk, The Pain, Paradox and Power of Bias. Let’s all get our HATS on! đź‘’ 🎩 🎓 Also, we discussed another important issue— > …
I joined Frank Zaccari on his show, Life-Altering Events for a conversation about why civility is the solution to foster better workplace cultures. We touched on many topics including diversity, inclusion, unconscious bias and microaggressions.
Don’t create a culture of diversity and inclusion because you want to protect yourself legally. Do it because it is the right and just thing to do. Why we lead directly translates into how we lead. Why we make decisions creates a standard on how we make decisions. If the only reason we prioritize gender …
Systemic Diversity & Inclusion Group hosted a panel regarding the harmful and insidious effects of bias in artificial intelligence. Watch our discussion with Joseph Nwoye, Ed.D., Sedleigh Adams, Robert Maisel, MBA, Christina Taft, Godson Chukwuemeka, David Rowell, and Olayide Olumeko for diverse perspectives on this important topic.
John Carlson, Chris Lin and I discussed the Big Elephant in the room. An honest and relevant discussion on how to truly achieve diversity and inclusion. Let’s address how to remove barriers and focus on creating cultures where incivility will no longer be tolerated.
Sha Sparks and I had a lively discussion on The Power of Investing in People Podcast about how important it is to create a work environment that maximizes the potential of all people. This plan needs to embrace diversity – you need to value diversity both from interpersonally and institutionally. We discuss how there is …
On November 15, 2020, I joined Sheetal Ohri on Bollywood 92.3 FM – Bay area’s premier Indian music station. We discussed civility and crisis leadership strategies for small businesses. https://bolly923fm.com/making-a-difference/
So how has incivility skyrocketed, and what can be done to eliminate it? Incivility include a range of behaviors from insensitive, rude, unprofessional to illegal harassment or discrimination. Certain trends cause incivility to rise. Watch Oleg Lougheed and I discuss how to mitigate incivility at work on his podcast.
Preview of what’s to come in our June 12th workshop in which Sabrina Meherally, LeRon Barton and I will challenge the South Asian identity – with a focus on history, beliefs, stereotypes and behaviors toward the Black community – so that we can build a shared future of promise and opportunity.
Include this video in EVERY diversity and inclusion training. It HAS to be in the conversation.
For organizations that center values of equity and justice, managing the people-oriented aspects of the business during a crisis like COVID-19 presents both challenges and opportunities. We had a candid conversation with human resource professionals who lead with their values and are making the best decisions they can make for their employees and their organizations.
Outbreaks create fear and fear is a key ingredient for racism. We are impacted by what we hear or see in the news/internet. In the last few weeks, we have seen an increase in racism directed toward Asian Americans tied to fears of Covid-19. We discuss how employers can proactively respond by educating employees to …
Read more about how employers can help deter potential culture clashes and conflicts and other legal issues to impact employers in California in 2020.
As a passionate advocate for civility, we need everyone to be a part of the solution. Here is an excellent toolkit by the Human Rights Campaign to help your company get started on your commitment to transgender inclusion. As a trainer and lawyer, I can start or end the conversation. But I can’t do it …
Read moreTransgender Inclusion in the Workplace: A Toolkit for Employers
Ask Jose. After sending out resumes for months on end without a callback, Jose changed his name to Joe and sent his resume to the same employers. Instantly, he started getting calls from these employers who suddenly were willing to consider his job application, and many wanted to interview him. Do you wonder why? Watch …
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