EQUALITY INSIGHTS

Weekly 5 Things editions plus essays and GUIDANCE on inclusive communication

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5 Things in 15 Minutes / sharing hope with Daniel Downer

Daniel Downer, Associate Facilitator of Equality Institute joins Bernadette this week as they talk about messages of hope presented by several leaders in DEI. The speakers came on as guests during Bernadette’s virtual book launch on September 21st and answered the question “What DEI trends or initiatives are inspiring you these days?”

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5 Things / sharing hope

This week I had the pleasure of being in conversation with some of my favorite people as part of the Inclusive 360 launch party. One of the questions I asked my guests was, “What gives you hope about DEI right now?”

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5 Things / Ted Lasso

This week I watched the latest episode of Ted Lasso (“Man City”).

If you've ever been curious about how to build "psychological safety" on your team and reap the benefits revealed in the Google study of its internal teams, the episode provides a mini masterclass in how to start. (TINY SPOILER) Coach Lasso began by telling his staff that he experienced panic attacks, then others shared their own struggles and mistakes.

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