Speaking Out About Mental Health – No More Shame
Up until now, mental health was a topic most everyone agreed NOT to talk about due to pervasive societal stigma and debilitating bias. But with the huge impact of the internet, social media…
SPEAK UP For Inclusion: How To Be An Effective Ally and Change Agent
At times, the ugliness of discrimination can overshadow the rich benefits of inclusion. Successful growth in any business, organization, and society as a whole rests upon recognizing and including everyone. “Inclusion is…
5 Easy Tips & Tools for Facilitators
As a facilitator training on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, you’ve got a lot on your plate. I know! Your goal is to effectively design and facilitate workshops to deepen the capacity…
Design & Facilitation 101: Exploring White Privilege
Did you ever notice how those in privileged groups tend to focus on their ‘good intent’ rather than on the negative impact of their behavior when interacting with members of marginalized groups? Very…
I’m Not Racist…Or Am I? The Answer Might Be Yes.
Ever been told you were racist? I have – or in reality, I was confronted about the racist impact of something I did – which FELT like they called me racist! That was…
Interrupting Racism: Why Should Whites Care?
Why should whites interrupt racist dynamics? It’s not my place…. All too often I hear these comments from whites who are afraid to speak up for fear of making a mistake or…
Faculty & Teachers, Start Your Inclusive Year With a High Five!
During the first days of class – even the first moments – what you do can make all the difference to students – and to the success of everyone’s experience in your class.…
How Dare You Say That! Dealing With Constructive Criticism
Okay. I’ll be the first to admit it: It’s easier for me to give people feedback than to receive it. And you’re responding, “Whew! Now I don’t feel so bad!” But constructive criticism…
Renew the Spark: Ignite Change at Your Organization
“But It’s Always Been Done This Way…” Mandates outline policies for diversity, equity and inclusion in many organizations, but too many leaders are less than enthusiastic about implementing any meaningful plans. There’s a…
Focus On Changing People’s Behaviors, Not Their Values
Some people may think that when I train for inclusion and equity in an organization, I’m there to put my personal values on people. No way. I’m not in the business to change…
