How to Have Courageous Conversations
It is important to maintain the following conditions to ensure that the courageous conversations lead us to a brighter tomorrow
Posts By richard regan
The Problem With Leaning In
Instead of talking about leaning in at work, we should be emphasizing leaning out — getting outside the narrow confines of our own self-interests and seeing the workplace as a communal setting that works for everyone and not just a chosen few. Let’s lean on each other for a change.
From King to Obama: Will Millennials Save Us From Racism?
The promised land that King saw in his dream is in sight. The race is not finished. We need some fresh legs to complete the last few miles. The question is, will Millennials take us across the finish line?
Colorblind Millennials Are Attracted to White/Male Federal Agencies
Recent research suggests this colorblind trajectory of millennials in the federal government may not be a passing fad.
How Bias Can Help Influence Others
Work with the bias as opposed to struggling with the bias.
Disengagement and Zombies
How does disengagement spread through an organization? Someone becomes disengaged and like a zombie they bite someone else and sooner or later the entire workplace is infected with the walking dead.
Winners and Losers in the Race for Engagement
Despite the somewhat good news on the engagement front for federal employees, a much deeper dive into the numbers reveal troubling trends.
6 Biases That Will Kill Your Change Initiative
Change, it is a curse and a blessing. As human beings we abhor it. Yet, as the smartest species on earth, we are in the best position to embrace it. Our very existence depends on our ability to change. Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, put change in perspective when he said, “It is notRead… Read more »
We Need A New Way to Talk About Engagement
Disengagement through lack of inclusion is pervasive in the federal government.
The Great Divide
How can we start developing a common language where we can talk about race and differences in a way that challenges its complexity yet creates empathy in order to stay in the conversation?