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The Teammate, Not the Barrier-Breaker
My son’s hero is Jackie Robinson. He wears number 42, plays second base, and has a…
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What years of research and fatherhood taught me — and the answer I’m still working toward
In October 2013, I walked into a hospital room in Birmingham, Alabama, leaned over a crib,…
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What culturally intelligent leadership actually looks like in the room
I’ve shared about motivation. I’ve shared about knowledge and strategy. Now let’s talk about what actually…
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The training gap hiding inside your DEI strategy
Every leader I studied was motivated. They were doing real, meaningful work — building communities where…
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The CQ dimension most leaders skip — and why it explains so many DEI misfires
Most leaders are reactive. Something happens in a cross-cultural situation — a misunderstanding, a moment of…
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“Dad, do you think there will be anyone there that looks like me?”
My son asked me that question on the way to visit a new church. He was…
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I set out to build a diversity coaching framework. My research told me that was the wrong goal.
I want to be honest with you about something. When I started my doctoral research, I…
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Every Inclusive Leader I Studied Struggled With the Same 4 Things
When I analyzed the data from my research — three leaders, multiple interviews, observation — four…
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Your team reflects you — what my research proved about inclusive leadership
I didn’t expect this finding. But once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it. In my…
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Why DEI leaders burn out — and what my research found about motivation that lasts
DEI burnout is real. And it’s not random. In my research, I studied three leaders who…
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