(Updated from 01/14/2015) The first time I heard about this song and watched the video, I was uncomfortable. I had been taught to reject the stereotypes portrayed, and it was disturbing to see them …
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Frequently Asked Questions About Racism in the United States
Racism is not going to disappear on its own. Open and honest discussions with a great deal of third ear listening will be required to make any progress. Here are some of the questions about racism …
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Frequently-Asked Questions About Employee Protection Agencies
What’s the difference between the NYS WCB and NYSIF? There’s a big difference between the New York State Workers Compensation Board (“NYS WCB”) and the New York State Insurance Fund (“NYSIF”), …
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How Do You Deal with an Anti-Vaxx Employee?
The first thing I invite my clients—and now you—to do is make the seven choices from the Third Ear Conflict Resolution process. That's to get rid of any emotional charge that you might have around …
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Biases I Didn’t Know I Once Had
I recently reflected on a story about how many hidden biases interfered with a relationship I had briefly in high school. Racist thoughts and beliefs had been taught by the people around me and the …
My Ex-Boyfriend Dated a Racist*
It had been another tense ride home. As he drove, we both focused our eyes on the road. Why was dating so hard? We both liked each other. We went to the same school, shared many friends, and were on …
How Can You Reduce Discrimination Against the Ways Employment Candidates Speak?
I grew up in Kentucky and have worked in rural Texas, Upstate New York, Pittsburgh, and representing a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations (UN). I am fascinated by the world's …
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Do You Want Equality or Control?
A client reminded me this week that the United Nations was concerned about increasing acts of racism in the United States and Europe back in 2017. I was the Main Representative to the UN for a …
We’ve All Been Hurt by Racism
I've been hurt by racism, too. My experiences might have been different from yours. But they are valid, too. I didn't understand why people made me feel bad about my new friend. I almost …
It Begins with the Listening
Listen for the hurt, the broken dreams, and the opportunities to heal them. Listen for the fears, the shame, and the cue to hug them. Listen not for the hate that developed in a …