thought leadership
COVID19, Black Lives Matter, and the Future of Work
There can be no doubt about one thing: we are on the brink of transformation, as a society. After the horrifying events in the last few months, there is no “going back” to the way things used to be. What does this all mean for our organizations? I believe it all ties...
The Solution to Unconscious Bias: Let it Be.
We have a BIG problem when it comes to unconscious bias: the human mind. Yes, believe it or not, every human mind is biased, whether it is the mind of the Dalai Lama or Donald Trump. Meaning every human mind forms opinions and judgments based on a combination of past...
Diversity Training and the Need for Storytelling
The comedian Keegan Michael Key spoke recently regarding his personal experience with police discrimination. He claimed that despite being pulled over by the police often due to being Black, the officer typically recognizes him from his work and lets him go. He...
15 Things to Consider to Develop a Winning People Strategy
A thriving organization depends so much on its people . And yet, developing a strong people strategy and culture is unfortunately often an afterthought for companies. The issue of finding and developing the right talent is often looked at too simplistically....
Is Your Organization Too Structured or Too Agile? Here’s How to Fix It.
There are so many gifts being ordered on Amazon right now that your doorbell might ring to notify you of a new package before you finish reading this article. As many of us stayed home this holiday season, Amazon continued to set holiday shopping records. The...
Why is DEI so Hard?
Reason #1: The Definition — DEI is More. Today, in spite of all our society has been through, we talk about diversity in a very limited fashion. That’s why it becomes a box to check rather than an actual strategic imperative. Did we hire enough black people?...
5 Ways to Measure Organizational Culture
Culture has long been a favorite corporate buzzword — along with “agile,” “diversity,” “customer-centric,” among other favorites. But these terms, over time, become so overused that we almost forget what they mean and how they impact us. They become boxes to...
What is Organizational Misalignment Costing You?
The key to organizational effectiveness is alignment: across people, across data, across tools, and across KPIs. And alignment depends on timely, clear, and relevant communication. Problems show up when we rely on the human alone to enable this communication.Why?...
The Interview Mastery Formula- A Career Coach’s Guide
Let’s face it — job interviews are NOT FUN. As a career coach in DC, I see job seekers struggling with this all-important stage of getting a job, more than anything else. The problem is that most often in interviews, you’re meeting with a complete stranger who is...