Next Generation Leadership

By Paula R. Jenkins and DeEtta Jones The trials of the past several years have allowed for learning and growth, yet they have also highlighted places where long-lived bias exists. Though bias is heavily discussed–seemingly everywhere and constantly–a lot of misconceptions continue to exist. A Psychology Today article defines bias as "a tendency, inclination, or prejudice toward or against...

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