What Is Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Why Is It Important?
Cultural intelligence or CQ is an essential part of understanding our world. Some say it's on par with emotional intelligence, but I...
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Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Feb 29
- 4 min
What Does Diversifying Your Network Really Look Like?
In the fast-paced realm of sales and marketing, where success often hinges on the strength of our connections, it's crucial as...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Sep 28, 2023
- 4 min
How to Turn Gratitude Into High Performance Results
Gratitude is a transformative force that can make a significant impact in leadership, the workplace, and high-performance contexts....
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Sep 22, 2023
- 3 min
Is Peace Actually Attainable?
Is peace attainable, or is it an elusive dream that has confounded scholars, philosophers, and dreamers for centuries? We grapple with...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Sep 14, 2023
- 4 min
The Untold Truth about Critical Race Theory
Critical Race Theory (CRT) has become a focal point of discussion in recent years, sparking debates about its role in addressing systemic...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Sep 8, 2023
- 4 min
Why Does Building Inclusive Classrooms Matter?
In the realm of education, the quest for inclusive classrooms is a noble one. Teachers across the globe are striving to create learning...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Aug 4, 2023
- 3 min
Why Are People Opposed to DEI?
You know, there's this recurring critique of DEI work and CRT, claiming it creates division rather than bringing people together. But...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- May 25, 2023
- 5 min
How Can Diversity and Inclusion Lead to Organizational Success?
Organizations recognize the profound impact diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can have on their success. Beyond buzzwords, DEI...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Dec 15, 2022
- 4 min
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Is Not a Monolith
I'm a Christian. My friend is Jewish. In the past, I have celebrated Hanukkah with her, and she's celebrated Christmas with me. We get...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Oct 10, 2022
- 5 min
Top 10 Reconciliation Actions You Can Take
For some people, Thanksgiving in Canada is controversial in a sense that it happens six weeks earlier than its United States counterpart...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Sep 30, 2022
- 4 min
Talking About White Supremacy Doesn’t Have to Be Uncomfortable
“White supremacy” is a term people don’t use often and typically associate with Nazism, the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazis. Why is that? What...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Sep 22, 2022
- 4 min
What Is the Problem with Groupthink?
The term groupthink is usually associated with social psychologist Irving Janis who conducted extensive research on group dynamics and...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Sep 16, 2022
- 5 min
What’s the Difference Between Equity and Equality?
Your employees are your most valuable asset, and you want to give them all the resources they need to succeed. After all, their success...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Sep 5, 2022
- 4 min
How to Apply Mantras in Your Life and Change Stereotypes
No matter how much people deny it, most do judge a book by its cover. And this fact has never rung truer than in the case of Black men....
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
Where Are The Black Men In Leadership Roles?
Although diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, has grown to be a multibillion-dollar industry, there is little proof that corporate...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Aug 5, 2022
- 5 min
10 Interesting Reasons to Not Miss Caribana
As part of the celebrations for Canada’s Centennial, the Caribbean community in Toronto, Canada, hosted Caribana, a Caribbean carnival...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jul 7, 2022
- 5 min
How I Built My Personal (DEI) Brand
After investing more than 15 years of my life in the consulting, training and professional development space, I’ve evolved into an...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jun 9, 2022
- 4 min
What is the Difference Between Cultural Intelligence and Cultural Competence?
The importance of being culturally intelligent and competent cannot be over-emphasized. More appreciation for cultural diversity creates...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jun 6, 2022
- 4 min
Why Do We Need Cultural Intelligence (CQ)?
We've learned through deep conversations, corporate training, and statistical research that everyone is living in their own little world....
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jun 2, 2022
- 5 min
Why Should You Be an Anti-racist Educator?
Teachers are, without a doubt, among the most important people in our society. They facilitate learning, provide children with a sense of...
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