Let’s face it, these are volatile times when it comes to the political scene. Tempers are flaring, conversations are stifled, friendships – not to mention the welfare of the nation – just might be hanging in the balance. This precarious… Continue reading →

A quick search on the internet tells me that the most commonly misdiagnosed diseases include Fibromyalgia, Multiple sclerosis, and Lyme disease. I have one to add to the list: unconscious bias. Admittedly, biases – our inflexible beliefs about particular categories… Continue reading →

Let’s face it, biases are creepy. They lurk in our unconscious minds just waiting to pop up in the form of disrespectful actions or miss-guided decisions about who people are, what they need, and what they are good at. To… Continue reading →

Hopefully, at this stage of the diversity/inclusion game, most realize the value of honoring and respecting the differences between human beings. What is sometimes not recognized, however, is the importance of simultaneously identifying and valuing what we have in common… Continue reading →

This term “leader” has torqued in recent years. Where it used to automatically apply only to those who were at the top of an organization’s hierarchy, it now applies to all of us. This makes sense because, after all, we… Continue reading →

Have you ever noticed the weird thing that happens when you decide to buy a new car? No sooner do you pick the brand, model, and color that you start noticing that exact car everywhere you go. Aggravating, isn’t it?… Continue reading →

Have you ever felt you were really listened to? I mean one of those moments when the other person seems riveted on your words – no looking at a watch, no changing the subject, none of those subtle clues of… Continue reading →

Eileen McDargh [guest post] The standard concept of sustainability is the capacity of biological systems to remain diverse and productive over time. Healthy wetlands and old growth forests are just two examples. This notion of sustainability applies, not only to… Continue reading →

The Definition of Bias:  A bias is an inflexible positive or negative conscious or unconscious belief about the nature, character, and abilities of an individual based on the group to which that person belongs. Defining a bias is easy, identifying… Continue reading →

I suppose what makes a year a “good year” varies from person to person. For some, it is 365 days free of unnecessary drama. For others, a good year is filled with adventure or love or new beginnings. For me,… Continue reading →