Inclusive leadership is a style of leadership that focuses on valuing diverse team members and creating an environment that includes connection and respect. It encourages the sharing of perspectives and backgrounds. An inclusive leader is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With inclusive leadership, the organization can carry out effective…
DEI – The Importance of Inclusive Language
Language is a powerful tool; the words and phrases that we use matter, It’s important that we recognize the importance of our words and the impact that they hold. One of the key factors in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is to promote the use of inclusive language.…
What Are Microaggressions & How Do We Deal with Them?
First, let me apologize for the length of this week’s vlog, however the topic is so important that I couldn’t break it up into smaller sections…. So, please sit down and allows your self to dig into this topic. In this week’s vlog post in my series on DEI, a…
Breaking Down Social Biases
In this post I want to look at Breaking Down Social Biases. Bias is common in many aspects of our lives. To make sense of everything around us, we often categorize the things we experience or people we encounter. The problem with this is when it creates a divide between…
What is Diversity? (pt. II)
This week is the second video in a two-part section on Diversity, the different forms of diversity and the impacts that they can have on the workplace. Our diverse world is made up of many values, cultures, and ways of interacting with others. Workplace diversity recognizes and values differences. This…