We recently celebrated the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the beloved and celebrated champion of civil rights and racial justice. In schools, churches, and public venues, Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech once again resonated deeply with millions of listeners. But Dr. King had another dream – one of economic … Read more
There are many aspects of culture — shared language, traditions, norms, beliefs and customs. Regardless of the culture, successful interactions across cultures are built on respect, trust and the ability to communicate effectively. Use the following tips to build your cross-cultural relationships: 1. Examine your personal biases. Face it! We all have biases and there is research to prove … Read more
CHAPTER 8* “The Only One” ______________________________ You must be willing to take a risk; without risk-taking, you will not go far. – Elvoid Mayers The time has come to end the isolation that is so prevalent for many people of color. Whether you’re in a formal organization or in an entrepreneurial venture, too often the … Read more
I want to publicly address a recent criticism that came from a business associate and someone I’ve known for almost 30 years. “You’re not a real ‘diversity person.’ You’re a business and marketing executive with expertise in diversity – there’s a difference.” I suppose that justifies why this person excludes me from “diversity opportunities deemed … Read more
The Hard Truth The Realities for Women of Color in the Workplace The struggle is real. As a black woman, a business owner and an executive, I take great pains to provide relevant, research-based content to my readers and to clients. Given who I am – a black, Barbadian, immigrant woman – largely socialized in … Read more