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Microaggressions in the workplace are a big deal. Do better. ageism black women in the workplace dei homophobia microaggressions sexism systemic racism toxic work culture Jan 12, 2023

Imagine having to go through the distraction and stress of regular indignities and passive-aggressive comments at work. To add insult to injury, add on the gaslighting and labeling you would...

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Battling the Black Cinderella Syndrome: What Black women are NOT gonna do in the workplace in 2021 and beyond bias black cinderella syndrome black women in the workplace dei equitable workplace organizational culture self-care in the workplace strong black woman toxic work culture Jan 12, 2023

Unlike the Cinderella Syndrome you’ve heard about where women unconsciously desire to be chosen, saved, and dependent on a man, the Black Cinderella Syndrome is rooted in sexism, racism, and...

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When Resignation is Self-Preservation: why you may be losing diverse talent black women leaders dei diverse workforce microaggressions the great resignation toxic work culture unconscious bias Jan 12, 2023

Having held high leadership positions and after managing and training hundreds of people, I have learned as much from organizations and individuals about leadership as they have from me. One...

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Critical Race Theory is just that... critical. critical race theory crt dei ethical leadership systemic racism Jan 12, 2023

CRT moves us from seeing racism as situational violence, or racially motivated behavior and language, to a complex, historical system that perpetuates disparity and disproportionality, consciously...

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Developing An Organizational Work Plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion change management dei dei strategies dei workplan diverse workforce organizational culture Jan 12, 2023

In working with organizations and entrepreneurs in the areas of leadership, management, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), two of the most commonly stated questions and challenges are: 1)...

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“Firsts” are still a big deal diverse leaders diversity marginalized identities representation representation matters representative leadership Jan 12, 2023

There is often much attention and celebration around diverse “firsts” in various professional, vocational, and academic endeavors. This is especially true when the...

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(Still) Hidden Figures: why African American women still face barriers to career advancement, and what organizational leaders can do about it. black women leaders career advancement dei diversity equity inclusion leadership development women leaders women of color leaders Jan 12, 2023

"You, sir. You are the boss. You just have to act like one".

 

If you haven’t already gone to see the movie Hidden Figures, that depicts the trials and triumphs of three NASA African...

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