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Shoulder to Shoulder: A Deeper Understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Dr. Karen Y. Wilson-Starks

Mar 03, 2021

by Daniel Stover

When it comes to race, allyship and activism, many of us ask ourselves and our consulting psychologist colleagues, “what should we do?” Our hearts and intentions are squarely in the right place when we ask this question. Yet, there is so much more to social...

Shoulder to Shoulder: A Deeper Understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Dr. Karen Y. Wilson-Starks

When it comes to race, allyship and activism, many of us ask ourselves and our consulting psychologist colleagues, “what should we do?” Our hearts and intentions are squarely in the right place when we ask this question. Yet, there is so much more to social change than simply acting. Our actions and choices in consulting psychology can and will make a difference; however, we must not be so quick to act without deeper understanding. Just as we would advise our clients: we mustn't act hastily, nor should we stay idle just to collect more information. Progress through activism depends on understanding, so what exactly should we better understand?...

Mar 03, 2021
Leading During Ambiguous Times

Wild swings in the stock market, new technologies that change the way we do business, and viruses that upend our daily lives can make our tomorrows seem uncertain. During times of ambiguity and ever-changing circumstances, organizations need strong leaders who can forge a path forward and spearhead innovative approaches to make businesses thrive....

Jun 17, 2020
Five Steps to Maintain Emotional Intelligence through the Pandemic

Like so many, I’ve had my good and bad moments during this strange time. I’ve woken up in the morning, and for a split-second, my brain has not registered that the worst of the pandemic is still looming in America… and then it hits me......

Apr 07, 2020
Steel & Tissue Paper: Resilient Leadership

Resilience is the process of having a productive response in the face of adversity, trauma or a significant source of stress and change. Although we love a good story of people who endured unimaginable circumstances and rose above them, resilience is a fairly ordinary survival and adaptation mechanism we've been gifted with....

Jun 08, 2019
Know Thyself: The Dark Emotions of Leadership

The brain is always doing something. Sometimes, our brain is helping us by solving problems, developing a strategy or method, or by allowing creativity to flow through us. In other times, our brain is plotting and predicting our personal catastrophes, failures and embarrassments. These conjured up disasters aren’t always realistic or likely, but for some reason our brain latches ahold of these negative thoughts and ideas....

Jun 08, 2019