Perhaps I am no longer responsible for helping White people learn about race and racism? Recently, I joined our department’s racial equity planning committee. After nearly 20 years working in diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI) work in higher education, I thought it would be
Tag: Self Improvement
Identifying and Managing Analysis Paralysis
Read tips and tricks from experts on how to manage choice or analysis paralysis in your work (and beyond). Earlier today, I was chatting with a new coworker about a project he was working on. I could tell from the
Making a Bold Move: Time to Move On
Choosing to leave a job is never easy, but sometimes are necessary. Learn how I knew it was time to go and move on from my most recent job. Since June, I have worked at a nonprofit doing workforce development
Rejecting White Supremacy and the Pursuit of Perfectionism in the Workplace
We can all contribute to a more just and equitable workplace that rejects white supremacy. One way is to address the pursuit of perfectionism in our training programs. Life at the new job has been eventful. After completing an accreditation
Harvard Business Review: Dear Caregiver, Are You Taking Care of Yourself?
Read Dear Caregiver, Are You Taking Care of Yourself? by Rakshitha Arni Ravishankar, from Harvard Business Review, April 28, 2021. Read Pennsylvania’s Plans to Consolidate 6 State Universities by Emma Whitford, from Inside Higher Ed, April 27, 2021. Listen to
Stop and Check Out this Repost: Extroverts With Social Anxiety – A Rare Sighting?
Introverts experience social anxiety due to their preference of being alone. But what about extroverts? Do they experience social anxiety? This re-post from eCounseling helps clarify the matter! The website eCounseling.com offers a blog called The Couch. From the website: “Insights,
Harvard Business Review: How to Overcome Red Flags on Your Resume
Read How to Overcome Red Flags on Your Resume by Patricia Carl, from Harvard Business Review, March 31, 2021 Read Where Caregiving and Gender Intersect by Colleen Flaherty, from Inside Higher Ed, March 31, 2021 Listen to Amplifying APIDA Voices
The Struggle Being an Extrovert in Isolation
A year into the pandemic, my extrovert batteries are running low after a year of working from home. But I know I’m not alone in the struggle. I knew that 2021 would be a struggle for me. And for once