In All the Equity Talk We’ve Skipped Diversity & Inclusion

In All the Equity Talk We’ve Skipped Diversity & Inclusion

For the past year, maybe even a little longer, I’ve repeated the same phrase over and over again with a shake of my head and frustrated heart, and mind. “We’ve forgotten about diversity and inclusion.”

So now, we are at equity. It is all the buzz, particularly in the nonprofit and government space. Almost every conference, workshop, and conversation is consumed with talk about equity, inequity, equitable opportunities, economic equity, or some other version of the sentiment. Rightfully so, we should be working towards equity. We are light years behind. 

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Universal Keys to Success

Universal Keys to Success

I recently spoke with a young woman interviewing for a position with my agency. At the end of my formal questions and explanation of our company, she asked a question that I thought was worth sharing. 

Her question was one of the most thoughtful and pre-planned that I’d had in a while, which likely speaks to why there are so many “how to prepare for an interview” blogs circulating - but I digress. 

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