Omitting Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
To follow-up on the previous post where I shared my experiences and challenges of organizational culture, diversity and inclusion, today I’d like to share the perspective of a former colleague. This person has requested to remain anonymous, but their voice is important to describe the culture at the organization that led to the departure of […]
A word on organizational culture, diversity and inclusion
This year has proven to be challenging. I have been presented with opportunities to stand up for the ethics and values I have been taught my entire life. Our communities – whether those be defined by race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or a rural-urban divide – are often passionate about our deeply rooted beliefs, which […]
The Perfect Valentine Voicemail
This is a little different from my normal posts, but I figured you’d enjoy a good laugh from some on the most memorable valentine voicemail messages I’ve received. Warning, don’t listen to the video at work – unless your coworkers enjoy a good laugh, too! On Valentine’s night 2014, somewhere in Bald Knob, Arkansas, Rita […]
5 Tips For Responding To Tough Questions
Over the past decade, we’ve had the opportunity to incorporate social media into our lives as a readily-available communication tool. Some people (Ok, Boomer) may complain that this has led to a rise in skepticism in society or lack of deeper understanding, but in reality, these channels have given a larger audience for the conversations […]
Career Advice – 101 Lessons I Wish I Had Learned Earlier
If you have a question, go ask Twitter. While at times it can be a madhouse, I’ve found Twitter to still be a great source for conversation, banter, and new ideas. That’s partly why I reference it as the coffee shop of social media during my training workshops. You can learn about your own industry, […]
Career Advice For The Decade
Can you believe there is only one month left in this decade? What have you accomplished over the past ten years? I know I’ve had quite a few adventures since completing college in Stillwater, Oklahoma and have found myself making a life in the Rocky Mountain states. When I started looking back, it reminded me […]
Communication Is Hard – thinking on word choice
The world of Social Media is a tricky place. All of this communication is occurring while missing one essential element of conversation – non-verbal cues. Sarcasm font, anyone? Communication is hard and removing a portion of that effort can make things event more difficult. And word choice can make things even more complicated. So many elements that […]
4 Steps For Real Conversations When You Disagree
Twitter and social media, in general, can be a savage place for conversations and attacks. I’ve had several occasions where people will reference negativity and attacks online as a reason for not engaging – especially for Twitter. Discussions about online bullying have become more prominent during President Trump’s term, which may be one of the […]
Conversation Skills Everyone Could Use
As I was going through some notes this week, I found one of my favorite TED Talk videos. Conversation skills are so important, yet so many people lack at least some of these today. Granted, I’ll count myself in that crowd. Learning is a life-long process and new knowledge is something we should always pursue. […]
3 thoughts on communication and advocacy to avoid being fake news
We live in a world of constant communication. Each day there are numerous outlets where we can consume new information about the world. Google, Twitter, Facebook, television, radio, audiobooks, podcasts, emailed newsletters. The list could go on for days. But this also leads to the perpetuation of misinformation. Fake News as President Trump has coined […]