When businesses are competing in a global market, they need leaders that have the capacity of seeing the world in different ways and are able to collaborate. In an Organizational Development Network Conference I recently attended one of the presenters shared 5 key attributes she has found in her research that global leaders possess which set them apart. That's what I want to share with you today. Continue reading »
Today in the USA we honor Martin Luther King Jr. The speech he is remembered for the most is "I have a dream." In his honor I'm posting it here. As you read it, or re-read it, I want you to seriously reflect on it. Think: Do I have a dream? Does my dream include helping bring forth the ideals of my country, my city, my workplace, my family, myself? Continue reading »
Every year I revel in the striking beauty that is autumn. This weekend I especially experienced the glorious colors displaying nature’s color palette, enhanced by the sunlight. The deep reds, the vibrant oranges, the lively yellows, the array of greens, and the earthy browns formed a collage of colors showing a bountiful variety. Together they demonstrated the beauty of fall. Do you have colors in your organization? Continue reading »
For our final post of this Diversity Week leaders remember what they have learned from others who are different. I think that, like me, you will find the comments of the crowd at the #leadfromwithin chat, moderated by Lolly Daskal @LollyDaskal, refreshing and inspiring. Continue reading »
So far in our Diversity Week we have covered the Definition of diversity, What is Inclusion, Why is heritage and culture important, and the challenges faced when practicing diversity. Today we turn to the benefits that result when an organization practices valuing diversity. Continue reading »
So far in our Diversity Week we have covered the Definition of diversity, What is Inclusion, and Why is heritage and culture important. Today we turn to the challenges a leader faces when his organization wants to practice valuing diversity. Continue reading »
