Belonging is the feeling of support and psychological safety that comes from knowing we can bring our authentic selves to work. It arises from an…
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Music is a powerful metaphor for diversity, equity, and inclusion. From the way we value the unique voice of each instrument, to the equity inherent…
As we come to the end of 2022 and look toward to celebrating Thanksgiving, it is hard for us to embrace the season when we…
In last month’s blog, I made the case that the art of listening is an often-overlooked skill in the world of business communication. Research at Florida…
It’s not what we say, but it’s how we say it. We all know that expression. In music, it’s not what we play, but it’s how we play it….
Sure, we all want to feel happy. But what difference does that make when it comes down to producing real-world business results? It turns out…
Gender equality was negatively affected by COVID-19 and its economic impacts. There are three primary reasons for this. First, even before the pandemic, progress around…
So, we’ve all heard that empathy is important. But why? What difference does it make? And if it’s that important, how can we get better…
When done right, employee recognition brings meaning to the workplace and drives results. It strengthens team connections, making work more inclusive and more human, while…
Celebration?! Who’s got time for that?! Who celebrates in the times of Delta and Omicron?! We’ve got goals to achieve and deadlines to meet. But…
Did you ever notice how much you notice when things don’t go as expected? Now notice how little you notice when things do go as…
As the world re-emerges from the global pandemic, we are presented with the opportunity to reinvent how we meet. We now have the chance to…
Psychological safety is an environment in which teammates feel it is safe to contribute, collaborate, and take risks. It’s a culture that doesn’t punish or…
The Fourth of July is traditionally a time when we celebrate the virtue and power of freedom as it expresses itself through the American system…
The tricky thing about bias is that it can be very difficult to see within ourselves. In many ways, it’s the water we swim in….
At this time, many leaders in the professional world understand the importance of positive corporate culture. However, the failure rate of culture change initiatives is…
Around the globe, the representation of women in senior management is increasing slowly,1 however there is still a long way to go before we reach gender…
When we say the word “love” in relation to leadership, what exactly do we mean? Certainly, it’s not the romantic notion of love that would…
Success. It’s the great goal we spend our lives working frantically hard for. But how do we define success? And perhaps more importantly, where are…
As the holidays approach, the change of pace presents us with the opportunity of a bit of time and space. Considering the unprecedented nature of…