TL;DR: Perfectionism and the Model Minority Myth For racialized professionals, perfectionism isn’t just about high standards. It can act as a survival mechanism against harmful stereotypes and systemic bias. Often rooted in the “model minority myth,”...
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...
Does rivalry always have to be negative? After my last blog post about Workplace Jealousy, I started reflecting on the potential pros and cons of the related idea – workplace rivalry. One of my favourite organizational psychologists, Dr. Adam Grant tackles this...
TL;DR: The Insidious Impact of Workplace Jealousy Instead of inspiring others, sometimes professional excellence can trigger destructive workplace jealousy. Research highlights that highly capable women, particularly racialized women, frequently face backlash,...
Recently a post on LinkedIn about organizational culture and inclusion caught my attention – and got me thinking about the concept of micro-kindnesses in the workplace. To paraphrase, my LinkedIn connection said: “I sometimes worry that I’m not doing enough to...
