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Let's Break it Down
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are always relevant conversation topics. In my blog Let's Break it Down, I highlighted how popular news stories taught relevant lessons on DEI. While the blog itself is no longer active, the lessons are evergreen. I hope you enjoy the blend of pop culture, research, and practical DEI tips!
Jane Campion Should Have Embraced Discomfort, Not Venus
Acknowledging the negative impact of your bias and embracing the guilt and discomfort that comes with it is crucial for bias reduction.
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Florida, Man
Much like how corporate DEI positions help hold companies accountable for their inclusive values, university DEI offices exist to uphold the inclusive values and mission of the institution. What might that look like?
4 min read
How Can Public Figures Handle Past Transgressions?
Not all adults who are confronted with errors from their teenage years respond in the same way.
5 min read
The Power Entertainment Holds on Modern Society
I can see the content creators doing their best to walk the fine line of providing incisive commentary that will entertain, make people think, and spark a conversation.
4 min read
The ‘Diversity’ Primer Justice Clarence Thomas Desperately Needs
How do we define diversity, and what does this definition look like in practice?
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The Cost of Spreading Misinformation
If you’re not sure about what the facts are about a new topic, consider holding off on sharing until you’ve done more research from a variety of reputable sources.
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Observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Reframing History
Here are some ways to celebrate and honor the Indigenous people of this country.
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A More Diverse Middle-Earth, a Black Ariel, and the Danger of the White Default
Pushes to increase diversity in fictional representations may seem like surface-level pop culture conversations, but they are much more than that: they are efforts to promote equity in media.
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Employee Benefits are Central to Your DEI Strategy
It seems that companies learned the lesson that reducing your DEI investment is a short-term solution that will lead to greater long-term problems.
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Avoid Quiet Quitting Through Clear Expectations and Sustainable Work
Instead of bemoaning that employees are no longer willing to work themselves to the brink for a paycheck, leaders should consider ways they can make their workplaces more inviting for employees.
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When the System Fails Us, Let’s Not Fail Each Other
The lack of knowledge that many adults have about history, and history’s connection to the present, is a feature, not a bug, of our society.
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The Future of Work Shouldn’t Re-create the Past
When I hear a leader bemoaning the days gone by, I see it as an opportunity to help them navigate both the present and future of work.
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This June, Move From Commodification to Amplification
A few suggestions for how organizations can navigate June with a little more grace — not only to avoid these blunders, but to be sure the right voices are being centered and commemorations lead to meaningful change.
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Please Start Talking to Your Kids About Racism
Although conversations about racism may not be commonplace in everyday conversation, arguably, specific incidents provide a unique opportunity for parents to engage with their children about racism.
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The Supreme Court’s Ruling is About More Than Just Abortion
Any modern decisions that aren’t codified in the Constitution — written 234 years ago by a homogenous group of White men — are up for grabs.
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Belonging Cues Need to be “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once”
While there are many reasons that people from underrepresented groups leave their workplaces, a common saying is “you can’t be what you can’t see.”
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Support Black Women
For all the political theater that it was, KBJ’s nomination hearing was also a master class in some of the subtle and overt ways that racism attempts to undermine Black women’s success.
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To Run the DEI Marathon, Pace Yourself and Have a Plan
A break down of ways that organizations typically go wrong when it comes to DEI strategy and goal-setting, and offer ideas for what to do instead.
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What Can Companies Do When They Spot(ify) a Problematic Employee
While few companies will have to grapple with a controversial public figure on their platform, many companies will have to deal with an employee or partner who does not embody their DEI values.
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What Does Jeopardy Have to do With Corporate Hiring Practices?
The way to instill confidence in your hiring process is to be proactive: create structured processes and hold everyone accountable to using them.
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