Helping organizations and leaders navigate unsustainable workplace conditions
The recent attacks on DEI initiatives are a real concern. As a diversity trainer, employment attorney, and someone committed to fostering unity, I feel the weight of these challenges. Yet I also …
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Not surprisingly, we don't like to talk about race. It's an uncomfortable topic fraught with tension that many people prefer to avoid. Yet, it's precisely because of this avoidance that our ability to …
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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of workplace. It is not legal advice. If you require legal counsel, please make an appointment to discuss your unique circumstances with an experienced …
Growing up poor in Kentucky, I was the youngest of three daughters raised by a single mother who managed to support us on about $70 a week. Despite our financial struggles, my mother instilled in me …
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This post is intended as a guide for those struggling with these emotionally-charged racial conflicts at home and at work. Let’s continue to strive for change and work towards a more equitable …
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I was born to parents who owned a failing auto parts business, whether or not my mother knew. She was busy with my two sisters, while my dad sought solace in alcohol and reckless spending. The bills …
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Emotionally overwhelmed by the lack of compassionate listening among conflict resolution professionals at an August 2014 discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict, I walked out. This unexpected …
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It has been more than 12 years since the tragic encounter between Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman, one that was based in racial prejudice and bias. The feelings of grief over the loss of this …
DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about professionalism as a pretext for discrimination. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …
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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about micro-aggressions and workplace discrimination. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …
[Read more...] about The Power of Listening: Addressing Micro-Aggressions in the Workplace
