Transparency Bias: Why Visual Cues Can Be Deceptive

The illusion of transparency is a tendency for people to overestimate the degree to which their personal mental state is known by others. Another manifestation of the illusion of transparency is a tendency for people to overestimate how well they understand others’ personal mental states (Shatz, 2022). As a poker player, I’ve learned that having […]

Unleash Your Potential: Harness The Power of Your Reticular Activation System and Visualize Success from the Start

The reticular activating system (RAS) is a network of neurons located in the brain stem that project anteriorly to the hypothalamus to mediate behavior, as well as both posteriorly to the thalamus and directly to the cortex for activation of awake, desynchronized cortical EEG patterns (de Lahunta’s Veterinary Neuroanatomy and Clinical Neurology (Fifth Edition), 2021). […]

An Equitable Mindset

Eq·ui·ty – /ˈekwədē/:  the quality of being fair and impartial. Equity of treatment. Equity work IS social justice work. We often think of what we need to be successful and happy in the workplace – and that’s important. Equity challenges us to go deeper than just thinking about ourselves. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work […]

It’s a MOVEment, Not a Moment

We are led to action when we witness the tragedies in our world – oppression of the LGBTQA+ community, unjust law enforcement practices, and even natural disasters in our world. To make amends for a world that seems wrought with disaster. And, we know that there’s not much we can do to predict these moments […]

“Diverse” Employees: What Are You Really Trying to Say?

For the last 7 years, I’ve worked as vendor alongside leading Fortune 100 companies. There have been many rocky roads to navigate when working to increase the pipeline of staff diversity and ensuring equitable employment opportunities for all. Most times, these major fashion brands and global leadership structures favor leadership demographics that are far too […]

Attention vs. Intention

Episode 311 of the “Bigger Pockets Money” podcast struck me. This episode detailed a young man’s story and the major change in his life that caused him to go from working 4 jobs (barely) surviving and living paycheck to paycheck, to his newfound a life where he could save 80% of his income working a […]

Humanity in Diversity and Inclusion Work

We are all spirits and personalities having an experience in this human body. With our physical and intellectual limitations, we are all trying to figure out the best path forward given the number of decision-making factors we have in front of us daily. With grace, and this knowledge, we should lead because all of our […]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting 101

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a growing field that recognizes the increasing need for policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups in an organization. DEI helps people from different backgrounds to practice empathy, understanding, and good communication. This form of consulting facilitates DEI programs that strengthen your organization to […]