Over the past few weeks, social media and news outlets have tried to predict who will vote on November 3. Also, the discussion about absentee and mail-in voting has received more attention during this election cycle than any other in recent history. When looking at how voters identify according to political parties, 29% say they […]
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What’s in a Name?
A person’s name is the one feature that will follow them their entire life. As children, we experience varying pronunciations beginning at school. Teachers are usually the first individual’s children encounter and may have a negative experience. For those who do not have a unique name, it is important to put yourself in the other […]
Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
Fixed: The same, limited, doesn’t change Growth: constantly evolving, changing Mindset: how you think and believe A fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset is not a new topic- but it is well worth discussing. Your mindset determines not only the way you think but influences what you believe and more importantly what you do. Your mindset affects […]
The Perfectionist Mentality
About a month ago I was speaking at a virtual conference and I made the comment that perfectionism creates pressure which in turn affects productivity. A lot of people agreed with this statement and it seemed to be widely accepted that many people suffer from what I call the “perfectionism mentality.” This mentality means that […]
Diversity of Thought
A recent article on “Why We Need to Stop Talking about Diversity of Thought” indicates this is a risky approach to diversity and inclusion efforts. Diversity of thought is “the idea that people don’t need to look different or identify with an underrepresented group in order to bring varying diverse viewpoints to the table.” The […]