That old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is misguided and false. Words have power. They can soothe someone who is in pain, or uplift someone who is feeling down. They can also have the opposite effect, by...

For many businesses, the new year is more than a symbolic clean slate or a fresh start. It’s a time when meaningful planning takes plan—an opportunity to influence the year ahead. One critical area that currently requires a little (or more than a...

Recently, I have written articles on this blog and LinkedIn about diversity fatigue and the key factors that can cause it. Diversity fatigue can be defined as feeling exhausted, frustrated, and even cynical about creating a diverse, equitable, and...

Lately, those working in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) arena have been receiving far too much bad news. Companies are slashing DEI budgets and roles, company leadership have de-prioritized diversity and inclusion work, and DEI practitioners...

In recent months, we’ve seen a lot of waffling and backtracking from companies when it comes to their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Businesses are slashing their budgets or cutting entire positions related to DEI work. And those...