Hello leaders, There’s a different kind of tension simmering in the air. It’s not just the humidity; it’s the palpable exhaustion radiating from workforces that feel they’ve reached a breaking point. We talk a lot about "belonging" and "psychological safety" in the DEI space. We run workshops on microaggressions and we audit our hiring pipelines. […]
Why Women Keep Answering for Men’s Behavior at Work
Hello, friend. As we lean into summer, it's not the weather that's making me overheat. Instead, it's thinking of the emotional and professional "cargo" that tends to accumulate on the shoulders of women leaders. I’m seeing it everywhere: a recurring pattern where women are asked to be the clean-up crew for the actions, omissions, and […]
The Elephants You’re Ignoring: Why Subtle Bias at Work Is Still Racism
Hello, friend. I’m so glad you’re here. As we move through the middle of 2026, I’ve been reflecting on how much the "DEI conversation" has shifted: and how much it has stayed exactly the same. We see the headlines about companies pulling back on DEI commitments, yet we also see the mounting data that inclusive […]
Halfway there. Now what?
Hello! Next week marks the halfway point of 2025. Hard to believe, isn’t it? One key quality of a good leader is the intentionality to pause and assess. Work moves fast. Life moves faster. Without regular moments of reflection, it’s easy to veer off course. That’s why quarterly (if not more frequent) check-ins matter. They [...]
AI, discrimination, and the future of work
Hello! June is just getting started, and there’s already a lot unfolding. First, happy Pride Month. Advocacy for equity and inclusion should never be seasonal, but months like this give us space to spotlight the work and reflect on why it matters. In our world of DEI and workplace inclusion, two recent legal developments deserve [...]
After the fire
Hello! Two historic sites, destroyed. In recent weeks, a fire engulfed the Nottoway Plantation mansion in Louisiana, which was one of the largest remaining pre-Civil War homes in the Deep South. Around the same time, a massive tree fell on the Fort Branch Museum in North Carolina and completely destroyed the building. Unsurprisingly, both events [...]
Hiring is shifting — are we?
Hello! I’m currently in Canada for LinkedIn’s Hire Connect Sessions in Toronto, and wow — the city is bursting into bloom. Trees are waking up, flowers are everywhere, and even the air feels a little lighter. Spring is very much springing. These sessions bring together senior talent acquisition leaders navigating a rapidly evolving hiring landscape [...]
Politics, policy, and the power of values
Hello! If you’ve been paying attention, you’re probably aware that I’ve had a complicated relationship with SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) over the years. That being said, I was elected to the SHRM California board and began my tenure at the beginning of the year as Workforce Readiness Director. So, of course, I attended [...]
What I forgot to do (and why it matters)
Hello! Decision-making is hard. Decision-making without data? Nearly impossible. Over the past few months, I’ve been taking a hard look at my own effectiveness. This has meant evaluating how I serve my clients, how I connect with prospects, and how I show up for my broader audience. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about [...]
Is DEI missing the mark?
Hello! Critics argue that DEI programs disproportionately benefit white women over minorities. Are they wrong? Not entirely. Here's why. Even the best initiatives can be misapplied or distorted — often with good intentions but harmful consequences. DEI is no exception. When diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are poorly implemented, they can create the illusion of [...]