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3 basic behaviours that advocacy groups need from those seeking ‘ally’ status.
Wanting to be of assistance is a common human tendency. Many people will be exposed to a social justice situation…
“Learn Listening” is the modern-day social superpower.
I have been on both sides of the social justice conversation since I was a teenager. Through much of …
Authenticity is the key driver of modern-day social change.
We all make mistakes. We all say things publicly that are rightly unacceptable in the present day social environment. Marginalized populations are…
3 Bob Marley lyrical thoughts that keep me energized and focused during COVID-19.
I think we would all agree that 2020 has been the type of year where inspiration (to continue on) is needed in daily doses. The sudden, global, pervasive shifts that we all had to make in our everyday lives have been…
How to have 3 times as much fun every weekday.
Yes. You read the title correctly. It does have the words ‘fun’ and ‘weekday’ in the same sentence. Crazy concept huh? Yet in my middle-age life, after being in the workforce for 30+ years…
3 COVID-19 employee productivity revelations that companies should embrace.
In the spring of 2020, millions of employees who worked for companies, corporations, institutions and schools were sent home to…
How unhealed emotional wounds disrupt our present-day conversations?
Here is the scenario…you are at home (or at work) and you are having a seemingly civil conversation with someone. Emotionally you are in a good space and both parties are exchanging words…
I had my first all-black dream at 24 years old (and why it took so long)
Dreams (and nightmares) often come from the very thoughts that go through our mind when we are awake. They indicate what is ‘on our minds’. This blog post is a story of the depth and importance…
What cell phone maintenance can teach us about personal energy?
The use of portable smartphones is presently a global phenomenon. In fact, the actual ‘talking to others’ function is probably the least used aspect of our cell phones. We use them…
Do You Know Your Blindspots?
Figurative language like analogies and metaphors are great tools for understanding more complex social dynamics. This blog is focused on unpacking the diverse relationships we have with family, friends, strangers and colleagues. I find conversations without examples…
The benefit of ‘meeting in the middle’ of all social change conversations
There is a website www.meetways.com, their service pitch is:
“Meeting halfway has never been easier. Enter two addresses, the type of place you want to meet, and we’ll help you figure out exactly where to go”.
They assist folks with…