Five years ago I named my company “Fertile Ground Communications” because I’d worked for a few ineffective, toxic bosses. No regrets!

The term “stakeholder” can be offensive to Indigenous people and is viewed as a colonialist term.

“Company ABC is pleased to submit our proposal to the City of Portland.” Most boring opening ever.

Is your workplace or environment welcoming to people of all faiths?

The best speeches, articles, sermons, and blog posts begin with a story.

The way we communicate can greatly influence the way women and girls are viewed and valued in society.

MWBE certification is designed to address historical disparities by providing access to government contracts, grants, and other opportunities.

Why not use the more respectful term “born and raised” to refer to white people whose ancestors nearly wiped out the true original natives of this land? 

While it might seem innocuous on its surface, why does “black” and “dark” so often mean bad, while “light” and “white” mean good?

We live on stolen land, and that’s why it’s important to retake this “Columbus Day” as Indigenous People’s Day.

About 75 percent of us fear public speaking. Making videos probably pushes that number higher.

If you lack a plan for respecting and integrating your Hispanic employees, you’re falling behind.

Lumping a pink, upbeat movie like “Barbie” with a film about the inventor of the atom bomb has made me feel uncomfortable from the start.

Being with or living with people of different races will not eradicate racism, but it can be a significant step towards fostering understanding, empathy, and meaningful change.

Creating welcoming cultures also saves lives, whether it’s in the home, school, workplace, or media.

Around 90 percent of 4.6M caregivers in the U.S. are women, and 61% are people of color and immigrants.

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