
How to create a framework for anti-racism in your workplace
Workplaces will be the first iterations of what an anti-racist society will look like. We know that even if the larger world is racist, we can make workplaces that are anti-racist and a reprieve from normal society. When creating a new framework for anti-racist work...

Don’t let Coronavirus undo your good work
If you haven't been living under a rock, you're well aware of the global pandemic happening right now called Coronavirus. It causes an illness called COVID-19 and because it's a new illness, no one has immunity against it. Meaning, if you come into contact with it,...

What to do when you don’t wanna
As I write this, I'm having one of those days. Despite having Ronan being watched by a caregiver and needing to do some stuff I just...don't wanna. My focus is all over the place and while I'm trying to write a serious article about serious stuff, I find myself...

What is the actual role of a non-profit board?
Oof. Non-profit boards, amirite? I work predominantly with non-profit organizations and toggle pretty regularly between projects enacted by the staff and projects enacted by the board. One thing I hear pretty consistently from both staff and board members is a general...

Bad Bosses: The Resigned Boss
This boss archetype is so common, I bet you've already thought of a few people who fit this. This is not a boss who has resigned, but a boss who is resigned. Aka, their declare their powerlessness way more often than is appropriate for someone who theoretically is...

The importance of documentation
I was reminded recently why documentation is a crucial part of staying safe and sane in any workplace. When I think of a worker documenting things, I think of instances of discrimination based on age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, or religious...

Why your Diversity/Inclusion/Equity workshops aren’t working
If your attempts at Diversity/Equity/Inclusion are failing, not progressing, or causing your workers who are part of oppressed identifiers to still feel disenfranchised, it’s because you have not actually built a skill for moving the conversation forward.

Why aren’t my direct reports more grateful?
A few weeks back a manager posted in a Facebook group about how her staff had an attitude of entitlement that she wanted to address. She cited a lack of appreciation around COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) increases in compensation, an increase in staff benefits, and...

Wtf is a “mission statement” and why do I need one?
I can't tell you how many mission and vision statements I've helped craft in my time as a consultant. The first part of building the foundation of good structure is to know what you're doing with your time. So, when I do structure checks with the companies I work...

What you need to have a good self-care practice for you and your org
During the holidays we hear a lot about "self-care." It's a very stressful time of year not only because we have a lot of external pressure for THE PERFECT HOLIDAYS. But also because we're are constantly dealing with family, lots of events, changing weather, and still...