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My blog has been created to deliver useful insights, information, and stories that can be applied to spark new ideas within companies or careers. Within it, I provide articles to read on topics like diversity, inclusion and belonging. I’m excited to share with you the practical applications of my process, the observations I’ve made about our current culture, and how to best discover your strengths and to apply them to better your life.
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Given the higher turnover during the “Great Resignation” and the Supreme Court of the United States’ recent ruling eliminating affirmative action in higher education admissions, many organizations are also taking a fresh look at their internal policies and procedures and how they operate. It is a leading practice to re-evaluate periodically to assess if your […]
Read MoreWe depend on our social media profiles to be, in essence, our face to the world, our greeting to friends and strangers alike. And, in some cases, those profiles are the first glimpse that a potential employer or Board sees of a future candidate. So if you haven’t updated your profile lately, viewers might take […]
Read MorePart 2: Looking Beyond Tokenism In part one, we talked about how sharing impactful, authentic, and inclusive storytelling about employees can foster inclusion and a sense of belonging. With the positive intent to highlight personal stories to celebrate employees, some firms in their enthusiasm may risk being accused of tokenism. What is tokenism? According to […]
Read MoreBiases affect all people. We cannot ask people to meet one another’s unique needs unless we understand our unconscious biases. Assume you are a hiring manager. You pick up a resume and see someone named Alex Stewart. They have a bachelor’s degree in international affairs, have worked in their chosen field for 13 years, and have […]
Read MoreReports are that there are over 23 million Asian Americans living in the United States. Other reports are that there are at least 4000 reports of various forms of harassment over the past year, including assaults directed against Asian Americans in the United States. And tragically, during recent shootings in Georgia, eight lives were snuffed […]
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At the ALIVE Career Conference panel on “The Future of Work: Thriving in the Age of AI“, I shared that human skills are the edge that will grow your career: caring, connection, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration. Three examples of how I intentionally grow my human skills and connections: Despite AI, here’s why […]
Read MoreWant to confidently connect at your next networking meeting? The key is to nurture the initial connection so that intentional, deeper conversation takes root and builds lasting, trusted relationships. It’s less about what you say and more about how well you demonstrate genuine curiosity, get to know their story, and listen for points where you […]
Read MoreWhen people go through a career change, one thing matters most. Your story. When you learn to tell it in a clear and confident way, people understand how to help you. They remember you. They think of you when they hear about new roles. Here are a few simple tips I shared in my career […]
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