“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss (The Lorax) Oftentimes when I write this column, I am
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“A lot of people notice when you succeed, but they don’t see what it takes to get there.” —Dawn Staley, Basketball Player, Olympian, and award-winning coach of the South Carolina
Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with the dynamic sports and entertainment executive Meka Morris about sports and leadership. I asked her: What can leaders seeking to build inclusive
On our DEI journeys, one of the best ways to learn about others and our collective history is through experiences. Recently, I asked Minnesota Public Radio News Host Angela Davis
“All that you touch you change. All that you change changes you. The only lasting truth is change.” – Octavia Butler The Presidential Election will be an epic rematch. TikTok
This month, along with my column on centering the Black experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion work, I also had some conversations with a few local Black professionals and asked
"Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." — John Lewis Recently, someone asked me why my DEI practice centers race and the
“Whatever our dreams, ideas or projects, we plant a seed, nurture it and then reap the fruits of our labor.” —Oprah Winfrey Our modern world is set up for instant
“When we’re talking about diversity, it’s not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us.” —Ava DuVernay
“Accompliceship is necessary for leading in the twenty-first century and beyond!” In the spirit of gratitude and to thank you for going on this newsletter journey with me, this month,
Q. How has your leadership been impacted since May 2020? Can you point to a change you’ve made? The murder of George Floyd in May of 2020 shed a light
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." – Maya Angelou Each month in this newsletter, I’ve challenged you to think about
The best way to guarantee a loss is to quit.” – Morgan Freeman The world is a shit show. We are collectively, and individually, experiencing many emotions right now—unparalleled overwhelm,
“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” – Audre Lorde With the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Affirmative
I recently spoke with Chris Harrington, president and CEO of the Ordway Center for Performing Arts, about the importance of using an equity lens as a leader. Q. What are
This month, I spoke to architect Damaris Hollingsworth, principal and owner of Design By Melo in St. Louis Park, about what it means to truly support employees. Q. As a
I want to talk about what happened in March in the Tennessee legislature. Now, before you say anything, I want to be clear that this piece is not about politics.
This month, I spoke with Tracy Nielsen, executive director of HandsOn Twin Cities— a local nonprofit that pairs corporations and members of the general public with volunteer opportunities at other