Aug 8, 2018 | Emotional Intelligence, Fear, Feminine Energy, Feminine Leadership, Feminine Power, gender constructs, Gender Inclusion, Intersectionality, Justice, Racism, Uncategorized, Women's Leadership
I Don’t Think Marginalizing Anybody Who Already Feels Marginalized is a Good Idea I’ve lived long enough to know that starting a conversation with a reprimand will never lead to the outcome you desire. In fact, just the opposite will happen. A conversation on...
Jul 4, 2018 | Freedom, Justice, Racism, Subconscious Bias
I don’t want to rain on your parade, but my guess is that if you’re a member of my audience, you’re not into ignorance. While many Americans, especially white Americans, think of the 4th as a happy holiday meant for barbecues and beer, for other...
Jun 12, 2018 | Diversity & Inclusion, Feedback, Leadership, Projection, Subconscious Bias, Trust, Uncategorized
As someone who teaches both teaches leadership, team creation and trust, and most importantly to my heart, the power of diversity and inclusion, I think I know a thing or two. But I don’t. The piece of this work that is most humbling, challenging, and...
May 9, 2018 | #metoo, Diversity & Inclusion, Feminine Energy, Feminine Leadership, Feminine Power, gender bias, gender constructs, Gender Inclusion, Women's Leadership
It happens to me. In fact, it’s happening today. I get burned out on feminism, and liberation, and moving the needle. It’s too slow, and the endless assaults and micro-aggressions are just too much sometimes. I feel the need to check out. The attempt...
Apr 25, 2018 | Diversity & Inclusion, Employees, Joy at Work, Marketing, Subconscious Bias
Language Matters When Pitching If there is one thing I’ve learned as a business owner, it’s that language is everything. A tough lesson for a practical girl who believes in doing things because it’s common sense. Turns out, spin can help your audience experience a...
Apr 10, 2018 | Diversity & Inclusion, gender bias, Gender Inclusion
Images Matter. Subconscious bias, the wage gap, and the glass ceiling continue to persist for many reasons, but one is a lack of representation. When I say “doctor” or “CEO” or “lawyer,” who first popped into your head? Be honest. A woman? A person of color? ...
