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Planner and Journal
Free Download! Inspired by M Thatcher’s famous quote, “Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan,” this weekly planner and journal is designed to help you succeed.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Recommended Reading and Watch List
We must never stop learning! Reading and listening are great tools to help us expand our awareness and move toward action. Curated by Dr. Meagan Pollock, this post includes recommending reading and watch lists,Â
Unraveling Bias in the Brain
Do you know how prejudice, stereotypes, and bias work in the brain? In this on-demand course, “Unraveling Bias in the Brain,” you’ll explore how your brain can work against your best intentions and what you can do to be more kind and inclusive.
Book Giveaway
Need a little something to help you through the next few weeks? I’m giving away copies of “Quotes and Questions for Reflection and Dialogue.” Enter to win, and thanks for sharing!
What is the best type of feedback?
Feedback and support from others is a source of our self-efficacy — the belief we have in ourselves to accomplish a task. Using a simple formula, we can adjust our feedback to be a super-booster for self-efficacy in others, through what I call, “Sticky Feedback.” Check out this video to learn how you can better encourage others to reach their goals.
What is implicit bias?
Finding the egg would have won me a $1000 prize. Not finding the egg won me an egg once worth $1000, and a good anecdote for explaining schemas and implicit bias.
What is the difference between equality and equity?
Equality is when everyone gets the same, but equality isn’t reality. Equity compensates for systemic inequalities.​ It is an explicit effort to level the playing field with the goal of reaching equality. Watch this illustrative explanation video to learn more.
What vocabulary do I need to know related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Language changes. It is important to keep learning key terms and evolving our vocabulary so that we can contribute to a more kind and inclusive world.
What is the difference between diversity and inclusion?
In theory, diversity is the inclusion of different types of people in a group or organization. However simply inviting people in, isn’t inclusion. Watch this illustrative explanation video to learn the difference.
Why do people share their personal pronouns?
The simple answer is because it normalizes the sharing of pronouns for more inclusive spaces. In this post, I include important definitions framing your understanding of why pronouns matter.
“You Don’t Belong Here”
Two nearly identical and maddening workplace stories of gender discrimination, 66 years apart, and what we can do to change the narrative.​
The Tortoise and the Rat: Thoughts on Life’s Pacing
The Tortoise and the Rat: Sure, you were expecting the tortoise and the hare, right? Well, here are my reflections on the rat race after meeting a giant “tortoise.”
Headline News! Brains, Brawn, and Beauty?
Headlines are meant to capture attention and draw people in to read what is hopefully worthy news. Could headlines also shape identity?
You’ve Got the Wrong Super Hero! NFL vs. STEM
Too often, society glorifies NFL players as the ultimate heroes while overlooking the real-world impact of STEM professionals. It’s time to shift the spotlight to the innovators, engineers, and scientists who are changing lives—no cape or cleats required.
Are you traveling alone? (If not, you should be!)
This post unpacks layers of norms and beliefs around traveling alone, and provide  tips on how to prepare for and enjoy solo traveling.
Don’t Call Me Crazy
Stunned, shamed, then deeply saddened. That is how I felt when a community college advisor courageously challenged my word choice in front of 250 of
