Lately, I’ve been in several discussions where I’m asked, what’s happening to DEIB? In 2020, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging were among the most googled words. In the aftermath of George Floyd, diversity initiatives became a top priority in organizations big & small. And at both for-profit and non-profits alike. DEIB had resources of …
Organizational Culture Coaching
I was recently certified as an Executive Culture Coach in an emerging discipline called Organizational Culture Coaching (OCC). OCC, which was pioneered by the Maslow Leadership Center, is a research driven and empirically validated field of coaching. Recognizing the need for a new leadership approach in the post-covid era, some OCC resulting …
Centering Workplace Culture
I chose the above graphic as a powerful representation of what happens when companies focus on attracting talent, without balancing their efforts on centering workplace culture. Drawing the right people is critically important. However, what good is attracting talent you'll lose (quickly) because your culture is lacking and, in some instances, …
Imposter Syndrome: Getting Real About Feeling Fake
Years ago, I worked with a woman who, unbeknownst to me at the time, struggled with imposter syndrome. She had the top job. This woman was sharp, poised, and imminently qualified for the role. She was also the first Black woman to hold the position. She was a visionary and knew how to innovate. Simply put, she was the right person at the right …
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Exceptional Leaders Are Emotionally Intelligent
Emotional intelligence is typically defined as the ability to sense, understand and effectively harness the power of emotions to facilitate higher and more meaningful levels of connection, collaboration and productivity. Studies have shown the most successful leaders and top performers have highly developed emotional intelligence skills which …
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