Mobbing and the Tallest Poppy

Mobbing and the Tallest Poppy

Mobbing and the Tallest Poppy: How Women’s Achievements at Work Are Cut Down. One crucial part of transforming conflict to harmony at work is addressing workplace mobbing and bullying. I myself experienced mobbing when I was a tenured faculty member at a community...
Forgive without Apology

Forgive without Apology

Forgive without apology Is an apology necessary before you can forgive someone?     Absolutely not. Of course, forgiveness is a decision that only you can make for yourself, at a time you are ready, but, despite what you may have heard, there is no rule that says...
An Uncomfortable Listening Level

An Uncomfortable Listening Level

An uncomfortable listening level can guide a difficult conversation. Are there topics or deep conversations that feel uncomfortable to you? Maybe you want to stick a finger in each ear and say, “la la la, I can’t hear you!”  Can you hear me now? Recently, I went for a...
Creating an Inclusive, Diverse Workplace

Creating an Inclusive, Diverse Workplace

Creating an inclusive, diverse workplace How do you create an inclusive, diverse workplace informed by DEIB efforts (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging)? Microvalidations can help. Hiring for diversity isn’t enough Hiring people of color and members of other...