Helping organizations and leaders navigate unsustainable workplace conditions
Most people assume difficult conversations are costly. They worry about hurt feelings, damaged relationships, retaliation, conflict, and looking bad for getting it wrong. So they avoid the …
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Most workplace crises don't begin with an employee complaint, resignation, or a public conflict like a lawsuit. Those events just get our attention because they are visible. They force us to …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful workplace tool, but it can also create blind spots. It's not the technology's fault, That was the focus of our June 2026 DEI for REAL webinar, where …
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To improve our work performance, business leaders can become obsessed with self-awareness. We take personality inventories, hire success coaches, and sketch out personal SWOT analyses (Strengths, …
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If you emailed me late last week, you know I was in Sarasota to lead a conflict resolution workshop at the Florida Creativity Conference (FLCC). I highly recommend you consider attending it next year …
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DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about sexual harassment and workplace dating. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please …
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DISCLAIMER: This post contains general information about DEI bans and non-discrimination. It is not legal advice. If you are uncertain about your current obligations, we strongly recommend you …
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DISCLAIMER: This post contains general information about employment and immigration. It is not legal advice. If you are uncertain about your current obligations, we strongly recommend you schedule a …
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Dangerous misconceptions about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been derailing careers for years. Occasionally, overzealous professionals inequitably investigated claims and doled out …
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Happy Holidays! Is it okay that I didn't say Merry Christmas? What is the "true meaning of Christmas"? According to whom? These are the questions that often arise at this time of year. They arise for …
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