What is Disability Inclusion? And Why It Matters

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Disability inclusion is the difference between working in survival mode or feeling safe and valued at work. As Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging consultants, we realize that accessibility in the workplace is important to inclusion. What is disability inclusion? Disability and inclusion, according to the CDC, is “including people with disabilities in everyday activities and […]

Health Equity Resources: From Idea to Action – Making Health Equity a Reality

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Does your health organization need health equity resources? In 2019, the AMA created the Center for Health Equity to eliminate health inequities, improve health outcomes, and close disparities gaps. Four years later, healthcare systems and practitioners struggle to operationalize how to make health equity a reality. On September 13, 2023, Tonya Ladipo, LCSW (CEO, The […]

Ep 29: Workplace Wellness & Equity in Healthcare with Tonya Ladipo

Workplace Wellness Equity in Healthcare

On September 13th and September 21st, Tonya Ladipo is hosting a virtual healthcare symposium, “Workplace Wellness & Equity in Healthcare.”  In this episode, Tonya talks about growing up as the daughter of an emergency room physician, the significance of the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action ruling, and why the healthcare industry needs to stay committed to […]

Ep. 28: Managing Allyship Fatigue with Farah Harris

Ep. 28: Managing Allyship Fatigue with Farah Harris

Guilt, shame, and uncertainty about the right thing to say or do has been described as allyship fatigue when it comes to learning the history and day-to-day experiences of people from underrepresented communities. As a leader in your organization, do you avoid the tough conversations, or do you lean into them? In this episode, we […]

Ep. 26: Anatomy of a Toxic Manager with Jesse Frechette

Ep. 26: Anatomy of a Toxic Manager with Jesse Frechette

Harmful people managers aren’t born that way. Everyone has a story that influences how they behave. Today’s episode delves into the anatomy and development of toxic people management skills.  Our guest, Jesse Frechette, is a family systems therapist who will help us understand the origins of poor management skills and how we can avoid falling […]