Do something to save our Country (beyond postcards)
This woman-owned business owner urges each one of you to get involved in this election in a bigger way than ever before.
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What I learned at Holden, #5: Daily contemplation cultivates clarity
Contemplation doesn’t have to be sit-still, close-your-eyes meditation.Quiet time makes me more creative.
What I learned at Holden, #4: Celebrating failure boosts creativity
Reframing your failure as a learning experience will make you more resilient, innovative, and creative. Learn how.
What I learned at Holden, #3: We all need more joy and play
Did you know the average 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day, but the average 40-year-old laughs only 4 times? We need more joy!
Business Doing Good: Five Takeaways from BLD NW 2024
Five takeaways from BLD NW 2024, where attendees discussed doing business for good.
Celebrating Five Years: The Highs and Lows of Running My Own Business
Five years into owning my own business, I reflect on the things I love and don't like as much
Creating a welcoming environment for Muslim People
Is your workplace or environment welcoming to people of all faiths? Here are 12 ways to create a welcoming space for Muslims.
Eight ways to inspire inclusion of girls and women through your communications
Let's inspire inclusion in the way we communicate about women and girls. Here are some language shifts you can make to inspire inclusion.
Stop using “dark” to mean “bad”: let’s make our language less racist
We need to stop using most black/white and light/dark metaphors, which contribute to system racism.
Unlearn your history on Indigenous People’s Day
We live on stolen land, and that’s why it’s important to retake this “Columbus Day” as Indigenous People’s Day.
Four Ways to Honor and Include Your Hispanic Colleagues
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you lack a plan for including and honoring your Hispanic employees, you're already behind.
Why every white person should be a minority at least once in their life
Even though white people can fully experience how racism feels, being a minority helps us be more compassionate and understanding.
Happy birthday Oregon? Our state's problematic history
Oregon was formed as a racist utopia. I don't feel right celebrating its "birthday." And our problems continue.
Six ways to lay people off humanely
I've been on both sides of layoffs. Here are six ways to do layoffs a little more humanely and preserve your employees' dignity.
Just Say No to Demoralizing Leaders!
85% of employees feel afraid to raise concerns with their bosses. Demoralizing treatment is never a good thing! Tips on how to fix this.
Eight Ways to Support Indigenous People, Part 2: Recruit, Retain, and Engage Native Employees
Indigenous employees feel the lowest levels of belonging in the workplace. This statistic is sobering. Here are 8 tips to change it.
Eight Ways to Support Indigenous People, Part 1
On Indigenous People's Day, learn how to support Native Americans, First Nations, or other Indigenous people with these eight suggestions.
The Try Guys Try Out Inclusive Leadership during a Crisis
Bravo to the Try Guys for being inclusive leaders. They are walking their talk and living out their values by making a difficult decision!
The Weapons of White Women's Tears
Yesterday Amy Cooper lost her case against her employer. White women have used our tears as a weapon for hundreds of years.
The Complexity of Queen Elizabeth
As leaders, we need to be inclusive communicators in discussing the queen’s death.
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