The Truest Reflection of America – Boots on the Ground, Voices From the Grave
May 29, 2017
My wife and I had the opportunity to visit the “Boots on the Ground” memorial in Providence. This display is meant to honor the 6875 uniformed service members who have died since 9/11. It goes without saying, it was an incredibly sobering experience. The term ‘boots on the ground’ is often thrown out in public… Read More ›
Are Diversity Management Practitioners Always Bipartisan?
February 19, 2017
Spoiler alert! Nope. Like many of us who are gluttons for punishment these days, I frequently share information and/or engage in discussions about politics on social media. One of my friends, who shares differing political views than I, made a comment over the weekend to the effect that he was surprised not only that someone… Read More ›
Let’s Have a Different Dialogue About Diversity (Video)
February 17, 2017Why “just get over it” just won’t do.
November 26, 2016
Some of the rallying themes of late from President-elect, Donald Trump’s, supporters have been, “You lost, stop whining and get over it!” and “Trump is the President for all of America, so if you don’t like it, get out!” These have been coupled with demands to give him a chance and that not respecting the… Read More ›
What is a diverse candidate? Hint, it’s not an old, old wooden ship.
October 23, 2016
I will be the first to admit, my sense of humor might sometimes comes across as snarky. Especially when it comes to someone not making a concerted effort to say what they really mean and mean what they say. So, if someone says to me they are looking for a ‘diverse’ candidate, I’ll typically respond… Read More ›