The next time the conversation shifts to diversity in the workplace, make sure you’re speaking the same language as others. That’s the advice Stacey Gordon shared early in her session “Making Workplace Diversity W.O.R.K.” during the Association for Talent Development’s Virtual Conference: Unleash Potential. Gordon, chief diversity strategist at Rework Work, pointed out that the word diversity holds different […]
Stacey Talks Unconscious Bias with Dave Crenshaw
In this brief chat with fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor and bestselling author Dave Crenshaw, I had the opportunity to provide a two-bite definition of what unconscious bias is, as well as one thing anyone can do right now to decrease and/or eradicate bias from impacting the way you perceive other people. Have a minute […]
Stacey A. Gordon First Guest on New DEI Podcast
This week I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Eliza Blanchard, the Learning and Development content manager for the Association of Talent Development (ATD). I was asked to be the inaugural guest for their new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) podcast, a monthly program designed to feature conversations with various DEI experts to advance […]
The 10 Most Popular Courses Job Seekers Need to Watch
Looking for a new job during the pandemic can feel like a massive undertaking. We want to lighten the load. If you’re on the hunt for a new job, this list is for you. While typical skills like resume building and personal branding appear on this year’s list, those skills are not the ones topping […]
Diversity efforts have become formulaic over the years. Where is leadership missing the mark?
In the best cases, companies hire a diversity leader, afford the person no power or resources, and expect miracles. This knee-jerk reaction is both careless and, looking at the landscape today, makes little difference, says this D&I strategist. Over three weeks ago, when we watched George Floyd with a knee on his neck, the video […]
Great Cultures Begin With Authentic Leaders
When you think back to the influential leaders in your life, what attributes did they have that stand out in your memory? Were they ethical and transparent? Did you trust them? Did they have a good sense of their own skills and opportunities for improvement? If so, you likely experienced authentic leadership. Authentic leadership is […]
Managers, here’s how you deal with negative employees
You’ve seen it happen before: One of your direct reports has suddenly (or maybe not so suddenly) become a nuisance. In meetings, they’re rejecting good ideas and putting down bad ones. Or they’re constantly complaining about their work or someone else or some company initiative. Or they never seem to see the positive in what […]
How to Deal as a Manager When Someone on Your Team Is Super Negative
You’ve seen it happen before: One of your direct reports has suddenly (or maybe not so suddenly) become a nuisance. In meetings, they’re rejecting good ideas and putting down bad ones. Or they’re constantly complaining about their work or someone else or some company initiative. Or they never seem to see the positive in what […]
Onboarding A New Employee? Follow These 11 Effective Strategies
Onboarding new hires is a crucial—and sometimes regularly repeated—process for businesses. Not having a concrete training plan in place can cause anxiety and confusion for both the incoming employees and those tasked with training them. You not only need to be sure you don’t overwhelm new team members in their first days, but also that […]
14 Things You Should Never, Ever Say In A Job Interview
It’s always intimidating to interview for a new job, whether you’re fresh out of university and eager to break into your industry or a veteran looking to transition to a new company. As best practices, new technologies and expectations shift within industries at an ever-faster rate, it can be a challenge to present yourself in […]