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Strategic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been an organizational development topic on the rise for the past few years, and for a good reason. Studies have shown that diverse leadership teams boost innovation(1), and financial performance (2), and companies that demonstrate a commitment to diversity are more likely to attract high-performing talent (3). The business case for implementing DEI initiatives is clear; however, I would also argue that there is a moral imperative to craft a formal DEI strategy for all companies.
DEI, or DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), is about creating a more equitable and embracing workplace, where

Significant or Meaningful – Defining Achievements

Would you classify your most important achievements in life as being significant, or meaningful?

Honestly, this isn’t a distinction that had ever crossed my mind prior to previewing Dov Baron’s newest course, All At Once. In one of the modules I experienced, however, Dov asks participants to create a list of significant achievements. This is a starting point – that particular module guides you through the process of defining the purpose of your achievements, which is either significant or meaningful.

As a bit of an “achiever” myself, I was happy to oblige. I cranked out a set of

Decreasing Truancy One Student at a Time

Dr. Nyeisha DeWitt was recently part of a drive that provided over 1000 pairs of shoes, hygiene kits, and school organization kits, 250 bus passes, and 1000 backpacks to students. This was all part of the Back to School Rally, a gathering designed to provide encouragement, support, and supplies to students and their families, as well as to continue her work connected to decreasing truancy.

A bit more difficult to quantify than shoes and backpacks?

The preparation and support meant help kids flourish in the academic world. So many students today struggle in school; they feel socially isolated, academically “stuck”, …