By now, you’re probably familiar with the term “microaggressions,” those subtle yet hurtful digs or assumptions directed at members of traditionally marginalized groups. They creep into some of our daily interactions, regardless of our background or job level,...
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,”...
Pandemic Flux: Why Many of Us Are Rethinking … Everything Recently, I have been reflecting on the “Big Quit” that seems to be happening across many workplaces and documented in countless articles. Some of those reflections are described in my recent two-part blog on...
For many people, a return to the physical office will be a welcome relief; whether you live in a smaller home to be closer to work, or you’re just tired of walking to work in your pyjamas. If you’ve been supporting young children you’re probably relieved that...
We’re at an interesting point in time when it comes to leadership and leadership development in the workplace – and some progressive organizations are now contemplating BIPOC mentorship programs. On one hand, we have a strong and growing cohort of millennials in...
