For a few seconds, D&I, which evolved overnight to DEI, was considered DEI&B. While I bucked the whole addition of “B” being added to an already divisive group of letters, and because “belonging” feels very squishy—I resisted adding the “B” to my vernacular....

I recently received a newsletter from a colleague with an article about Goals vs. Intentions. While his article was about management success, it made me think about our work in DEI. We work with companies who have either began their DEI journey or are further down the...

Let’s face it, DEI work can consist of a lot of talking, a lot of thinking, and not much real action. For years, we’ve been focused on awareness and education. So what has it gotten us? In 2021, we still have just 3% of executives or senior leaders in companies with...

When businesses decide to embark upon a diversity and inclusion process, they seem to take a familiar path. They begin by making a statement of their intent, followed by establishing a committee, and then many initiatives lose steam and become one of those things we...

Let’s talk about your team. Many companies right now are thinking about ways to diversify their teams. We know diverse teams make better decisions, and in an environment where decisions are being made at warp speed, good decisions are essential to success. YOUR WORDS...

Diversity and inclusion work is messy. It can be hurtful and ugly. People say dumb things. Others take those dumb things that were said and either perpetuate hate or move toward grace and understanding. Years ago, I was in a diversity and inclusion training that...