The conversation on the topic of diversity is often a difficult one. Different people have entirely different views and responses to it. For some people, it creates awkward interactions. For others, it may create anger, resistance or even confusion. Despite the real...
An article discussing diversity caught my eye this morning. While I believe the author, John Ricciardi had the right intentions, his advice would have significant consequences when applied in the business world. The following is an excerpt from the article: “Hold...
So, what is it: method or madness? You know what I’m talking about, right? The 10-page Google memo that circulated last month. The email that bloggers are now calling the “Anti-Diversity Screed,” “Inflammatory Memo,” or “10-Page Sexist Screed.” For those who are a...
You work long hours. You’re always on time, you take short lunches, and you’re the last to leave. You produce ideas: perhaps you came up with a new filing system, suggested a new computer program, or redirected an entire project. You always bring your A-game, yet your...
So you say you’re not a racist. You’re not a sexist, a homophobe, or any other dirty name in the book. You’re proud of your progressive worldview, your tolerant agenda, your liberal posture. You claim to be absolutely color blind and gender neutral, and you wish that...
It’s the elephant in the room. It’s the monster in the closet. It’s the 800-pound gorilla in the boardroom, or the hot potato among executives. What is this absolutely terrifying topic? One word: diversity. Did I just see you shift uncomfortably in your seat? While...
