15 Cultural Intelligence Principles For People Managers and Global Professionals
CQ is the new EQ Cultural intelligence (CQ) refers to the ability to understand and adapt to unfamiliar cultural contexts. In today's...
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Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Sep 14
- 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
- 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
- Oct 13, 2022
- 4 min
The Connection Between Mindfulness, Mental Health and Cultural Diversity
The term ‘mindfulness’ has remained widely popular throughout the years. It’s usually uttered by celebrities who claim to have found...
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
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 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
- 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 28, 2022
- 4 min
Changing Perceptions of Black Men
Overcoming Stereotypes and Unwritten Rules Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown Jr., Tamir Rice, Samuel DuBose — we could go on and...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jun 30, 2022
- 6 min
Canadians Learn About Black Culture Not Black History
Let's be real. Everyone knows our superstars. Black pop culture in Canada is now fully on the map. It started decades ago, long before I...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jun 19, 2022
- 4 min
Demystifying the Black Father: Moving Beyond Stereotypes
Before we narrow our focus to the ideas contained in this post, here’s a question to ponder: how would you describe ‘the Black Father’?...
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 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 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 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 7, 2022
- 3 min
World Health Day & Caribbean Culture
World Health Day is celebrated every year on the 7th day of April. The primary aim of this event is helping us reimagine what the world...
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
- Feb 9, 2022
- 4 min
Diversity and Inclusion training part 2: Best practices to attract and retain talent
Diversity and inclusion training is more than ticking a box for mandatory workplace requirements once a year or even a genuine way to...
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