When news of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the airwaves in January, little did we know how much it would change our lives two months later. For those of us who are on the frontlines, advocating for greater equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in our organizations, policies, practices and actions, during “good” times there are persistent challenges to make sure EDI is front and … [Read more...]
The Invisibility of EDI During Uncertain Times
When news of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the airwaves in January, little did we know how much it would change our lives two months later. For those of us who are on the frontlines, advocating for greater equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in our organizations, policies, practices and actions, during “good” times there are persistent challenges to make sure EDI is front and … [Read more...]
Institutional Diversity Blog: A Decade in Review from 2010 to 2020
INTRODUCTION About a decade ago, I started the Institutional Diversity Blog (IDB) during my tenure as the Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity at Central Michigan University (CMU). Initially, the mission of IDB was to educate higher education professionals on issues and best practices pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion. Upon relocating to Toronto, … [Read more...]
The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win
In my latest video blog post I share my thoughts about the book The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. While this is not an equity, diversity and inclusion book, the authors speaks to aspects of leadership that are needed in the diversity arena. I'd love to hear what you think! https://youtu.be/8UUklbo3mJo Connect with Dr. Denise O'Neil Green on … [Read more...]
Women Leaders and the Vision Thing
Greetings all. As I continue my vlog posts on various books I've read this summer, today I discuss Senator Kamala Harris' book, The Truths We Hold. I share my thoughts on her accomplishments, as she has outlined them in the book, reflecting on how she articulates a vision for the country. Some have been critical of Senator Harris in that she doesn't clearly articulate a … [Read more...]