Coach & Trainer of Diversity Champions & Changemakers | Speaker | Author
Laura has a kind heart, sharp mind and a mission. She sees a lot that’s not working in the world, and she’s passionate about creating a world that works better for more of us – especially around racial equity. She’s experienced first-hand how bigotry and racism get in the way […]
“I need tools,” she said. Several heads in the group of 70 White antiracists nodded. “I’ve realized I can’t ignore it or stay quiet any longer. I really need to start some conversations with people about racism, and Trump, and what’s happening. Especially my family. But I don’t know how.” […]
I’m a woman. I’m smart. I say what I think. Out loud. In public. I am, therefore, a target for trolls – especially angry, fearful men. I’m also not alone. Everywhere I look online, men seem to be trolling us more than women. In the four years I’ve been publishing pieces in […]
Ten years ago, if you’d told me I would one day be an entrepreneur or a business woman, I would’ve cringed. Either term sparked mild revulsion in me, even when applied to someone else. I never thought I’d one day claim both labels, and do so with pride. I’m an […]
It’s a familiar bleeding-heart refrain sung in support of liberal initiatives, or to push back on conservatives: “Millions will suffer/are suffering! We can’t let this happen!” Lately we’re singing it a lot in response to hot topics like police shootings, poverty, the GOP’s proposed healthcare bill, and DeVos’s education budget. […]
This is a guest piece written in partnership with my colleague and friend, Stan C. Kimer*, the creator of Career Mapping! Over the past several years, discussions on employee engagement and retention have been increasing among organizational leaders. More and more, they’re asking: “Why is our employee engagement at an […]
So much potential, energy, talent, time, and money are wasted because we aren’t clear. When it comes to diversity and inclusion in particular, many of us lack clarity about our goals, the impact we want to have, or even our intentions. Sometimes we have clear intentions but no idea how […]
I read the title of this piece and feel uneasy. I can already hear the voices of my confused friends, my protesting colleagues and the bigots. I’m writing it anyway. More honesty is what’s needed to heal and move forward, and honesty requires courage. On paper I look like a […]
Trying to be a good white person can be frustrating, challenging and downright bewildering. White people have few role models — outside bigots and hate groups — on how to talk about race, behave with people of color, or be a white ally and doing so in the workplace is extra daunting […]
I recently had lunch with a dear friend and colleague who used to be my mentee in a former role. We celebrated his recent professional success, caught him up on mine, and explored next steps after he completes his master’s in public health. The topic of race came up a […]
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