by Kathy Andrews | Jun 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you want the individuals on your teams to contribute effectively and work well with their leader and colleagues, they need to feel psychologically safe. This is the heart of building an inclusive culture. Inclusive leaders recognize and accept our inherent biases...
by Kathy Andrews | Sep 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
With many companies instituting policies to correct historical injustices and systemic discrimination, some employees and managers are pushing back. Many people use the “reverse racism” argument to dismiss affirmative action out of hand without giving serious...
by Kathy Andrews | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Here’s a good question: “We want our company to be more representative but we’re afraid that having targets will cause tokenism? How do we ensure that the people we hire are qualified for the job while at the same time ensure that we’re drawing from a more diverse...
by Kathy Andrews | Aug 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Have you read the story of Bartleby? You’ve almost certainly read the Economist’s column of the same name. After 3 years, its founding columnist is retiring. It’s a moment to reflect on a metaphor and a viewpoint that illuminates our working lives.In 1853 Herman...
by Kathy Andrews | Jul 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Learning to give constructive criticism is a vital managerial tool because the last thing you need is someone getting defensive when you need them to learn how to improve their performance (in case you need a quick refresher check out this summary). Learning to...
