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 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...]
Chief Diversity Officers: Skilled Practitioners or Figure Heads?
In this video post, I discuss Chief Diversity Officers (CDO) standards of practice and introduce the NADOHE (National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education) Standards of Professional Practice for Chief Diversity Officers in hopes of advancing the discussion of professionalism and efficacy of integrating an articulated vision for diversity into our respective … [Read more...]
Charleston Church Massacre: It’s Not Enough To Just Show Sympathy, Black Lives Matter
While I listen and watch different newscasts and the read plethora of reactions to the horrific Charleston Church Massacre, terrorist attack and hate crime, I feel I need to contribute my own voice. As I thought about this task, I became speechless and numb. Our collective struggle, suffering and victimization as Black people continue to be embedded in the DNA of the … [Read more...]
Fit In vs. Lean In: Challenges of the Afro, Attire, and Attitude for Black Women
In this video blog, I discuss "fitting in" versus "leaning in" and the myriad challenges for Black women in professional development. This video was inspired by Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead". In the meantime, I want to hear from you: Should we be "Leaning In"? Should we be doing something … [Read more...]