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What will it take to return to civility? The intersection of civility is found at the crossroads of what we need to STOP doing and what we need to START doing. Check out these perspectives in this week's #leadershipandmain blog post at the link below: https://lnkd.in/ewaF-ftC

In a world that sometimes focuses on our differences, it's crucial to remember that our uniqueness is what makes us all special. 🌈 Whether it's a different way of communicating, learning, or experiencing the world, every individual has something incredible to offer. Let's make a conscious effort to: 🤗 Be patient and empathetic, understanding that everyone has their unique journey. 🤝 Extend a helping hand to those who may need it, whether it's a smile, a kind word, or a little extra support. 🌱 Foster an inclusive and accepting community where everyone can shine. Kindness knows no boundaries or limitations, and it's a language that transcends all differences. Let's celebrate the beauty of inclusion and show love and compassion to all individuals, regardless of their abilities.

Dear Respectable Elders and Beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and siblings of African ancestry, who are Racialized as ⚫️, I see you in your authentic wholeness, brilliance and excellence; you matter! Your ancestors already worked in servitude to pave softer and easier ways for you, please protect the sacredness of their sacrificial blood and sweat by breaking intergenerational cycles of plantation and enslavement culture that keep you exploited, dominated, inferiorized and marginalized. It’s ⚫️History Month, we have seen the ✊🏾slogan and the performative knee, because we live in a world where selective activism, performative allyship and EDI showmances are more common that actual collective liberation, bystander intervention and communal solidarity that drive tangible change and meaningful transformation. We live in an era where EDI is dominated by people who are privileged, those who are often not interested in giving up their leadership positions, but just want to hire a few diverse tokens so that they can tick boxes of diversity and appear diverse in public but the higher you go in hierarchy, the uglier the truth about diversity is exposed. If you want to see how diverse, equitable and inclusive an organization is, don’t worry much about their frontline staff and marketting material, look at who has a seat and voice at the decision making table, and who has the power to hire and fire - that’s your crystal clear blueprint and measure of IDEA: inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. There are so many organizations who are going hard on diversity hiring, but those same companies aren’t interested in diversifying their leadership and management team. They just hire many equity deprived people with marginalized identities who have to fall into place and practice the culture of that organization as it is. Often times, when a company is only interested in showmance diversity without any interest in changing the leadership and organizational culture at large, the so- called diverse folks often end up getting burnt out as they later on realize and learn that it’s not their brilliance and brains that were needed, but their faces for image purposes. Dr Claudine Gay, Dr Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia- Bailey are two of many Racialized humans who have shown us what happens when a company is only interested in performative EDIA but not committed to radical change and cultivating safety for all staff. Please don’t be inviting Racialized as Black folks to your BHM events and asking them to volunteer when you approached them because of their expertise. Decolonize your mind, your ways of knowing and doing so that you can value knowledge and wisdom of all peope without bias and prejudice filters. #blackhistory365 #blackhistorymonth #blackexcellence #africandiaspora #africanexcellence #blackfuturematters #decolonizeblackhistorymonth #representationmatters #reparations

Today, I stand as an ally, but tomorrow I may require allyship, and the day after, I might unintentionally contribute to exclusion. It is crucial to genuinely embody allyship, not merely for appearances. Just finished "Becoming an Ally to All" by Kenji Yoshino! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/d4RXW4MM #diversityinclusion, #allyship.

Today marks the beginning of Pride Month and here is a picture of the Stonewall Inn where Pride originates. Pride is less about whether YOU are LGBTQIA2S+ or not and is more about unity and finding your voice to take a stand for fairness, justice and equality. If you haven't had to fight for your rights because you are worried that you will be persecuted or made to feel bad because of your sexuality, then maybe you can relate to what that feels like in a transferable way. Considering who you are inside out, or reflecting on a time when you might have felt judged by others...Have you ever experienced unfairness, stigmatism or social injustices, and how did that feel? Inclusivity, helps you to expand your knowledge by asking questions about experiences that are not your own and get curious, so that even if you don't understand because your lived experience is different, you can empathize and support and even lend your voice to reform and improve society and stand side by side. The Stonewall Riots was an extreme form of Speaking Up (history tells us that when civility and human spirit are being crushed, rising up often ends up taking a more violent turn) and the thing that turned the tide, was not those directly involved, but the onlookers and crowds who finally became incensed by the unfairness and brutalilty and found their voices whether this personally affected them or not... My request for your this Pride month is to think wider than your own lived experience. Reach out, read up, learn, ask... growth and humanity relies on our ability to connect not exclude. We all have more in common than our differences, and the same goes for all minorities that have been made to suffer, whether that's about wars, disability, race ethnicity, religion or beliefs or any other protected characteristic. Make it your job to ask "what's it like for you?" ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷

At its core, Allyship is about having someone's back. It involves working in solidarity with marginalised groups such as the LGBTQIA+ community, First Nations people, people with disabilities, women, and people of colour. ID: Three white tiles which read: Tile 1: Allyship. al-ly-ship Active support for the rights of a minority or marginalized group without being a member of it. Tile 2: The importance of allyship for an inclusive workplace In a workplace, having a diverse range of voices that includes people of different races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities, along with fairness and inclusivity, creates an environment where both potential and current employees feel like they have an equal opportunity to be trained, promoted, and advance their career. Tile 3: 5 Ways to be an ally at work Listen more than you speak. An effective ally takes notice, and listens, and seeks out opportunities to learn. Mentor others. Share the spotlight. Recognise – and correct – exclusion. Be strategic in your advocacy. Pick and choose the communities you know best or are most interested in helping.

The balance of light, color, texture, and composition is what makes the difference between a good photograph, and an average photograph. As I was taking this photo today, it made me think back to a study on diversity in the workplace. It showed that organizations that have diversity of perspective, background, ethnicity, culture, gender, address, perform at higher levels than those who are more homogeneous in there makeup. The reasons were very clear, centering on the fact that diversity produces a greater number of ideas and more solutions to problems. When we surround ourselves with people who are like ourselves, our ideas tend to be confirmed rather than challenged. Look at your team. Are you diverse enough to be amazing?

✅Love knows no boundaries, and neither should your relationship. Inclusion in your connection means not only accepting but wholeheartedly celebrating each other’s unique perspectives and backgrounds. It’s the vibrant diversity that enriches your love. Embrace the beautiful tapestry of your connection, woven with the threads of individuality. By doing so, you foster a loving partnership that never ceases to expand. Its one of the ways we believe in embodying our commitment to the core value of inclusion. #relationshipadvice #relationshiptips #relationship101

This #ThoughtfulThursday, let's open our hearts and minds to the beauty of diversity 🌍✨. Diversity isn't just about recognizing our differences; it's about celebrating them and understanding how they make our communities stronger and more vibrant. Share a story or feature someone who has made a positive impact on your life through their unique perspective. Let's discuss how embracing diversity can enrich our lives. #DiversityMatters"

"Am I waiting around for others to include me?"  It's a question that deserves our introspection.  In the pursuit of belonging and inclusion, it's essential to ask ourselves if we're relying solely on external invitations or if we're taking the initiative to create our own spaces of belonging.  Remember, you have the power to build your own table, to foster your own sense of belonging, and to be the author of your narrative.  It starts with that gentle push towards self-inclusion.  So, today, take a moment to reflect on this question.  How can you take the reins of your own inclusion journey?  Share your insights and intentions below.