Next Generation Leadership

As the nation has devoted more attention to racial and social injustice, that lens has also turned to inequalities and disparities in the workplace. Organizations have reacted, clamoring to increase and improve their diversity efforts. After the flurry of activity, now might be the time you ask yourself, what do I do now? Keep moving forward! And we want to help in any way we can. Earlier this...

By Melissa Lamson & Jennie Walker

Like so many managers in today's new global environment, you've been tasked with the responsibility of leading a team of employees—many of whom report to you from multiple locations. Congratulations! You're a manager, you have one of the toughest jobs in the company…

Probably one of the most common questions I hear from established and aspiring leaders and those eager to make big impacts is “how do I get more power?”. Now, this may seem like the kind of question that will earn more than a side-eye or skeptical look, but I’ve learned this question doesn’t come from a diabolical power hungry intent, but of an intention most of us have; to have more power to...

Microaggressions and How to Manage Them When They Occur

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Ableism is probably one of the least discussed topics in the equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) conversations, yet it’s one that also affects an enormous portion of the population globally. Racism and sexism are pretty simple to understand as a concept and something we are more aware of. Most people can say with some degree of confidence if they hold any of those mentioned above prejudices,...

I love holidays and celebrations as much as the next person. Any time for happiness, joy, togetherness, food, and activities are times that should be treasured and valued; they are the times that feed our spirits. But the only holiday that I dislike deeply is Groundhog Day.

I started my career, literally, as an undergraduate in college. Yep. I’ve basically been doing the exact same work since I was 18 years old. The formal starting point was when I participated in a course called the President’s Leadership Program. I was in the inaugural course and it was being facilitated by a woman named Barb, who I came to know as a preeminent facilitator, voracious learner, and...

DEI in Action – The 3-Step Process of Moving From Conceptual Understanding to Integrated Practical Application