Leadership & Teamwork
Strong, positive teamwork is defined by a leader who has a vision and the ability to inspire his or her team to work toward the realization of that vision.
The leader is not threatened in the least by the expertise and diversity of his or her team. Rather, a good team leader engages his or her teammates in a discussion about what quality looks like, what is needed to perform and complete the job, and empowers the team members to always strive for quality improvement.
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Diversity
I know that diversity has been a big topic of conversation ever since the early 1990s when research supported the demographics that by the year 2000, 85% of the entering workforce would be female, African-American, Asian-American, Latino, or new immigrants. The fact that white males would be a minority entering the workplace was a wake up call for corporate America.
How have we done sine then? I suggest that there has been definite improvement in the area of hiring but it …
Shades of Grey: Government, Religion, & People
Being judgemental makes our lives more difficult as we encounter more resistance where so much diversity exists. Take a look at this article and gain some perspective; you’ll create more space in your life for differences.
Diversity And Unity: Embracing Our Similarities
Have you ever felt uncomfortable with someone because they were different than you? Maybe they had a different ethnic background or skin color, or maybe they were “book smart” while you are more “street smart”. Maybe they dressed differently than you do, or maybe you were just repulsed by them and you’re not sure why.
I had a disturbing experience this week, in which a person was publicly ridiculing me for my spiritual beliefs. I can’t lie, it stung. We all want to be like…
Recruiting a Diverse Workforce: Don’t Making Two Common Mistakes
To be a successful business in today’s culture you need to create an environment of inclusion where people feel valued and integrated into a company’s mission, vision and business strategy at all levels.
Are You Wasting Your Money on Diversity Training?
You may be wasting your money if you haven’t done any foundation building. If diversity and inclusion are not first integrated into your business strategy, very little will change just by holding one or two day training classes. Organizations in all sectors make this mistake and don’t realize it until it is too late.