Many DEI strategies are merely performative. They are dramatic marketing or public relations campaigns, not designed to truly: Increase diversity of race, gender identity, age, religion, physical …
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Does DEI Listening Require Accepting Abuse?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can be both enlightening and challenging. In this reflection, I delve into the complexities of conflicts arising from my involvement in discrimination claims, …
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Investing In Your Workforce: There’s Always a Budget for DEI
When I spoke to David Rodeck for the Senior Executive article, we talked a lot about budgets for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. As is often the case with interviews, much of what we …
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Review of EXPAND BEYOND YOUR CURRENT CULTURE by Leslie Short
Licensed professionals in areas such as law, funeral services, and social work, are expected to be empathetic, understanding, and culturally sensitive. Supporting a diverse workplace and an inclusive …
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A Holistic Approach to Conflict Resolution in Diverse Workplaces
The world is full of conflict. The human brain has an intricate web of biases and often plays tricks on us. Rather than succumb to divisive forces, let's embark on a journey to understand and overcome …
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Seven Ways to Create the Peace You Want to See
In the wake of recent tragic events, the need for peace and conflict resolution has never been more apparent. Our world is marred by violence and conflict, from mass shootings to workplace disputes. …
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Creating Safe and Supportive Workplaces: Why SAAM Matters to Employers
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence and its impact on individuals and communities, including workplaces. This year's theme …
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Are Assumptions Hindering Our Racial Healing?
For some people and the employers that they work for, 2020 brought new or deeper exploration of racism, racial injustice, white supremacy, systemic racism, white fragility, white girl tears, and what …
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What Can We Do About Institutional Racism?
Some of you are like me. You grew up poor and were raised by a woman far stronger than you feel you could ever be. You might have even grown up in Kentucky with me, when our state ranked among the …
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Is There Any Acceptable Racism?
I sometimes take unpopular positions. That's part of being a lawyer, but it's also an effective way of learning what is in our blind spots. As I re-read and updated this post again, as I do each year, …