As a consultant and coach, I often hear and read that there is a bit of a resignation that we can’t do anything about our biases. We may not be able to fully remove them, but I disagree that we cannot do anything about them relative to creating inclusion and breaking through stubborn practices that…
DetailsThere have been great talks and helpful articles published on how to get over or take charge of Imposter Syndrome. Most of these are geared toward the individual, as though responsibility and work are only up to them. Leaders, it is time to consider that transforming imposter syndrome is a two-way street. Leaders also need…
DetailsImagine a ladder with the highest rung being blatant racism, the description of which many of us consider to be racism. This is defined as extreme, white supremacy, KKK, lynching, the kind that the Civil Rights Amendment was supposed to eliminate. All too often, we compare levels of racism, avoiding the deeper work because somewhere…
DetailsAll too often, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs are a check-the-box action, which only promotes further action for very few. Many leaders want to look at bias, but have steered away from wanting to discuss racism, privilege, and inequity. What!?! Can this be an option any longer? You cannot take a serious, extensive look and hold…
DetailsNow, more than ever, the need to do something different, to take action is a MUST. This requires behaviors that are more than saying “hello” to someone you have never paid attention to before. It requires looking inside to see where you are complicit with racist ideas, policies, procedures; where sexism is operating full-on; where homophobia…
DetailsBe aware of your emotional state. Take note of emotional reactions that are triggered by circumstances and other people’s words or actions, as well as your own thoughts and actions. When someone is triggered and experiencing an emotional reaction, working, and communicating are difficult. It is challenging to focus on anything other than the source…
DetailsDo you have your “brows on” today? How would you describe them? Are they implausibly artistic, arched and strong, bushy, peculiarly misshapen, thick and expressive, gray and sparse? The list goes on, and as you can see from the picture below, the trends have changed over the years. I never had my…
Details1. Awareness of your biases is a start. The real work is in recognizing the impact of acting on those biases. If you take sides based on automatic reactions to events without digging into what you truly believe and its impact, it is challenging to determine what can be done to work toward equitable solutions.…
DetailsThere are so many health benefits to proper hydration that I couldn’t possibly list them all. But lets dip our toe in the water and see just a few. Proper hydration: Supports the immune system Elevates cognitive function Improves athletic performance Detoxifies Cradles the brain protecting it from injury Lubricates joints Helps the body…
DetailsSleep is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. We need at least 7- 9 hours of sleep to recharge our mind and body, and getting the right amount of sleep each night has many benefits. Sleep helps: 1. Control metabolism 2. Boost our immune system 3. Stabilize moods 4. Improve…
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