Since the tragic death of George Floyd and the following outcry, many companies re-centered diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as a strategic business imperative. They put their money where their mouths were. They issued statements of support, adjusted company budgets, and redefined performance indicators to facilitate that …
Doing the Work
In both my professional and personal lives, I’ve often found myself utilizing the phrase, “doing the work.” In fact, on more than one occasion a former colleague has reminded me how much of a favorite term it is for me. The practice of “doing the work” is one I’m happy to admit I practice as much as I preach. And between coaches, therapists, Human …
Q&A: Sabbaticals or No?
Question: I’m a CEO of a small company, and rather than guess at it we recently asked our employees what perks they valued. Flexibility and sabbaticals ranked at the top. I’ve mostly heard of sabbaticals in higher education and academic institutions. What should we consider in our decision making to add employee …
What’s With Personal Pronouns and Do They Matter?
We are living in extraordinary times! As a society that’s becoming increasingly polarized, we have grown comfortable setting up house on the fringes and at opposite ends of the spectrum. We’re highly sensitive and radically insensitive all at once. We demand respect but treat other people like they don’t matter. We want to be heard yet make a habit …
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Get Past “Imposter Syndrome” and Recognize Your Own Success
Many people, especially women and people of color, experience self-doubt and think they don’t deserve the success they’ve achieved. Known as “imposter syndrome,” this view of self can be debilitating if left unchecked. Here are ways to combat it. Is “imposter syndrome” real? Unfortunately, for many people it is. I have worked in corporate …
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