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Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Sep 30, 2022
- 4 min
Talking About White Supremacy Doesn’t Have to Be Uncomfortable
Talking About White Supremacy Doesn’t Have to Be Uncomfortable “White supremacy” is a term people don’t use often and typically associate...
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
- 4 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...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- May 26, 2022
- 4 min
What is the difference between Black African and Black Caribbean?
For members of the Black community, defining racial identity can be a complex, highly personal and nuanced process. On the surface, the...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- May 19, 2022
- 5 min
Racism is still prevalent in Canada and the US
Racism. It's a word we have only recently begun to talk about openly. The meaning of which differs depending on your skin colour and...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- May 5, 2022
- 4 min
Why Create a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy?
You could have diversity at the top levels of your company, professional association or educational institution but still fail to...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Apr 28, 2022
- 3 min
Why Inclusive Leaders Need a DEI Strategic Plan
Inclusive leadership means inviting others to participate in all levels of activities. Rather than resenting people whose opinions differ...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Apr 21, 2022
- 4 min
Let's Talk Remote Work for Earth Day
Although it seems that humanity has successfully hurdled the worst of the global pandemic, we all know that COVID-19 affected more than...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Apr 15, 2022
- 4 min
How Does Critical Race Theory Help DEI?
“We know that today racism is sustained more through law, policy and practices than through individual bias and discrimination” –Jasmine...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Apr 4, 2022
- 4 min
DEI work is serious, right?
The old work phrase goes: “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Play does not need to be sand houses or creating LEGO bricks from...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Mar 24, 2022
- 6 min
What is female leadership?
Former US President Barack Obama once said, “I’m absolutely confident that for two years if every nation on earth was run by women, you...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Mar 17, 2022
- 5 min
Do Women Have the Same Rights as Men?
With the US celebration of Women’s History Month in March and International Women’s Day on March 8th, it’s a good time to look at the...
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