The Bias Battle
October 12, 2015
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“It’s not at all hard to listen to understand a person; it’s only hard to listen without bias.”– Criss Jami QuestionsHow do you listen? What do
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Arm Yourself
August 24, 2015
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…with a positive approach to your work…with a smile on your face…with the courage to stand up for the person who is struggling…with the common
I Meant What They Said
May 29, 2015
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Sometimes the words of others are exactly what we want to say. Here are some of my favorites… “Silence in the face of evil is
Sometimes I need to…
April 23, 2015
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be more kind. listen longer before I answer. focus on the positives. worry about other’s feelings ahead of my own. be aware that my actions
Armed and Dangerous
March 11, 2015
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Holding a leadership position sounds glamorous. The allure of lots of authority, more pay, and the freedom to make important decisions can be hard to
Burn
December 16, 2013
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After many years of working as a human resources practitioner I am rarely surprised by the odd behavior that people exhibit in the workplace. Let’s
Diversity Is More Than A Talking Point
February 18, 2013
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HR spends a lot of time (or at least should spend a lot of time) discussing diversity. This happens in part because we’re supposed to, in
Cliffs, Difference, and Power
December 31, 2012
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Today is New Year’s Eve, and in the United States we’re making plans for the big event. People are reaching out to one another, there’s
Moment of Silence
September 25, 2012
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There it was again. That nervous laughter when someone in a leadership role made an innuendo about race. The last time it was about being gay.
Just Like Me
August 1, 2012
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Why can’t everyone look like me, sound like me, think like me, act like me, dream like me, talk like me, work like me, lead
