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Should belonging be a part of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace?
From my recent blog post, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is defined as the following: Companies that use DEIB will emphasize that being “included” does not necessarily mean that you have a sense of “belonging” in an organization. Author Liz Fosslien differentiates the terms by describing diversity as “having a seat at the table,” inclusion…
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Inspired by my Father
Becoming a father has changed how I observe Father’s Day. As I celebrate my first Father’s Day with my son, I find myself reflecting back on my own father and how much he and my mother have shaped me to become who I am. I wouldn’t be doing the work I do now were it…
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The Value of Storytelling in DEI Work
It’s no secret that the best storytellers are often the most successful in their jobs, whether they work in sales, management, communications, education, etc. According to Indeed’s Career Guide, storytelling is one of the fundamental skills you would need for success in the workplace, and more importantly, it is a skill that you can learn.1
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DEI, I&D, DEIB, or IDEA – Various Diversity Acronyms and What They Mean
You may have seen multiple diversity acronyms on social or at work like DEI, I&D, DEIB, and IDEA. If you’re confused about what these terms mean and why there are so many, you’re not the only one. I’ve put together a quick guide explaining what they mean and what the differences are.
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What is Sponsorship Support and How to Get It
When I say “sponsorship support,” what comes to mind? Do you think of an athlete wearing branded gear? A big-name beverage company behind the Superbowl half-time show? While these are types of sponsorship, they are not what I’m referring to. In corporate workplace settings, sponsorship support refers to someone in a senior position advocating for…
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The Perks of Having a Coach
“Why don’t you try finding a coach?” my friend suggested to me as I recounted my woes of trying to move to a new city and find a new job at the same time. I’d been at it for three months and was not seeing results. I felt completely stuck. Even worse, old voices from…
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How Coaching and Consulting Can Work Together for Better Effectiveness
Coaching and consulting are typically seen as two different services that don’t work together. You either get a coach, or you get a consultant. A quick Internet search of the term “coaching and consulting” results in 7 of the top 8 articles pitting the two sets of skills against each other, with only one article…
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3 Practical Ways to Establish DEI Ambassadors in Your Company
Why is it so difficult for companies to achieve more diversity from recruitment efforts? One reason could be that the challenge stems not from a lack of desire, but from a poverty of network. Recruitment historically began with referrals through personal networks. People know people and recruit them to join their companies. But what happens…
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How to Improve your DEI Recruitment Strategy
Despite the fact that many companies desire to hire more underrepresented talent, when it comes to actually putting it into practice, those who are able to do so seem few and far between. If you’ve been following my previous series of articles, you’ll know that we have been addressing retaining diverse talent as a first…
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How Official and Unofficial Mentorship Helps Companies Retain DEI Talent
As companies and organizations become more aware and proactive about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), greater emphasis is being placed on recruiting diverse talent. From my experience, however, if the change is to be sustained, the focus is better placed on retention and advancement (see my previous blog posts about Focusing on Retention, Clogs in…