Tag: dei
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Do You Have a Deep Inner Life?
Dynamic Leadership Series Part 1 The story of Joseph, the son of Jacob from Genesis, is a powerful example of dynamic and transformative leadership from the inside out. This is a fascinating story of resilience, forgiveness, and faith. Joseph was his father’s favorite, which invited his brothers’ disdain. This set off a chain of events…
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Mastering Cultural Agility: The Power of Coaching for Leaders
One of my longtime coaching clients gave me an interesting nickname. As I have walked her through overcoming the challenges of racial and social division as an organizational leader, she stated that Kathairo, “helped me stay accountable through growth while bringing definition to my goals.” She refers to me as the, “Cultural Sherpa” due to…
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Defying the Trend: Costco Commits to DEI
Recently Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, decided to significantly scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Sadly, many corporations have followed suit. In a refreshing move, Costco recently faced criticism for its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, yet the company remains committed to these efforts. This decision highlights the true value of…
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Unity and Power: The Significance of Kwanzaa
Do you know what Kwanzaa is all about? It is not an alternative to Christmas or other religious celebrations? Maulana Karenga, who created Kwanzaa in 1966, said that “Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, but a cultural one with an inherent spiritual quality.” Celebrated from December 26th to January 1st, Kwanzaa is a vibrant African…
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Smash the Spite Wall
In the 1930’s Morgan State University experienced an upswing in its enrollment. Derision grew quickly against the expansion of the historically Black college, as this yielded an upswing of African Americans in the area. The response of the white residents? A structure was built that came to be known as the “spite wall” or a…
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Racism: Spiritual and Systemic
“I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.” -1 Corinthians 1:10 NLT Racism, a pervasive and destructive force, can be understood as…
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Goodbye to DEI?
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” -Helen Keller News outlets large and small have been reporting recently on an impactful announcement by Walmart. Forbes, CNN, and several other have stated that the behemoth global retailer has announced that it will substantially scale back its diversity equity and inclusion (DEI)…
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Tulsa Reckons with Its Horrific Past. What’s Next?
The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 was a devastating event in which a white mob attacked the abundantly prosperous Black community of Greenwood. The two-day atrocity resulted in numerous deaths, destruction of property, and displacement of thousands. The city continues its efforts to identify the remains of other victims through genetic and DNA analysis. Additionally,…
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3 Ways Diversity Improves Organizational Culture
Maya Angelou once said, “In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” Ethnic and racial diversity in the workplace is more than just a buzzword; it’s a powerful driver of productivity. Here are three key ways diversity can boost your team’s performance: This Malcolm Forbes quotes sums it up well, “Diversity is the art…
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Everyone’s an Anthropologist
Recently I interacted with someone that decided not to attend an upcoming seminar at his job on cultural awareness. I inquired about his decision and his response was, “because of the election” (referring to the 2024 presidential election). Sadly, he equated discussing culture with the division and anger that politics can stoke. But cultural competency…
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