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Using Inclusive Leadership Styles

Using Inclusive Leadership Styles

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 26, 2023 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Leaders & Executives ​

From what I see up close as an HR Consultant and Executive Coach, this is a tough time to be a leader. Modern and inclusive leadership is dynamic, requiring adaptability and finesse to navigate many different challenges, opportunities, and circumstances. The...
Rethinking and Modernizing Executive Presence

Rethinking and Modernizing Executive Presence

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 3, 2023 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Leaders & Executives ​

As an executive coach, clients sometimes ask me for advice on how to develop their executive presence. And every now and then, someone will make it clear that they have a very narrow definition of executive presence — and it usually rubs me the wrong way. The...
The Insidious Impact of Workplace Jealousy

The Insidious Impact of Workplace Jealousy

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Apr 22, 2023 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Featured Posts, Workplace Culture ​

What happens when we see others succeeding at work?  Does it trigger inspiration, or does it trigger workplace jealousy? I am grateful that I have seen countless examples in life and at work when the presence of excellence is so inspirational that others realize what...
Black Psychology – What is it and why is it important?

Black Psychology – What is it and why is it important?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 8, 2022 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health

Q1: I suppose the first question, which seems a bit obvious, is “What is Black Psychology?” Answer: While I was a graduate student in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, I took a mandatory course on the History of Psychology. We had to write a research paper that linked a...
Three Leadership Practices to Consider Embracing

Three Leadership Practices to Consider Embracing

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 5, 2022 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

Most people would agree that the modern workplace is complicated – for leaders and employees. The rapid shift to remote and hybrid work, the challenges associated with creating multigenerational and inclusive workplace cultures, technological changes, and the...
Dr. Helen’s Top 5 Blog Posts of 2021

Dr. Helen’s Top 5 Blog Posts of 2021

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 8, 2022 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring Staff & HR, Leaders & Executives ​, Workplace Culture ​

It’s the time of year for “best of” lists and articles as we recount memorable moments and events of the past year, and it’s no different for me. May I present my five most-read blog posts from 2021! Nearly two years after the strange, disorienting events of 2020...
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The New Career Ladder: How to Build a Skill Portfolio Instead of Chasing Titles

Many of us working professionals were taught that career success means climbing the corporate ladder: earning a better title, managing more people, and moving up step by step. But today’s workplace is changing fast. Reorgs happen more often, organizations and their te…

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How to Set Boundaries at Work (Without Career Fallout): Scripts for High Performers and Managers

Given what is happening in many workplaces due to economic pressures and a perceived need to do more with less, workplace boundaries is a topic worth revisiting. I’ve seen too many instances where high performers become the “go-to” person, and then, without anyone…

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Respectability Politics at Work

Respectability politics may be an unfamiliar term to some readers, but it creates a silent tax on energy, belonging, and performance. When people must self-monitor their hair, clothing, facial expressions, enthusiasm, volume, emotional range, and cultural references, ps…

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Burnout Isn’t a Personal Failure …

I’ve been a working professional for over 20 years, and the challenges facing many organizations and employees are tougher than usual – and may not resolve quickly or easily. If you’re exhausted, feeling unmotivated, and quietly wondering whether you’re “just no…

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Neurodiversity in the AI-Enabled Workplace

In my recent post on Inclusion-by-Design, I discussed the “quiet shift,” namely, the movement away from performative awareness and toward embedding equity, including considerations for neurodiverse employees, into the very architecture of our organizations. As we naviga…

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