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Jesus the Man: What Makes a Great Leader?
When discussing monumental leaders who have walked the Earth, Jesus the man -- pressed by adversity and the highs of being mortal --...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 23, 20214 min read


The Divide and Conquer Approach Doesn’t Work When Building a Positive Team Culture
Photo by Jeffrey F Lin on Unsplash As we celebrate Remembrance Day in Canada on November 11th, it’s worth thinking about this holiday’s roots. The day was designed to remember those who have served in wars and who continue to defend Canada. But its roots go even deeper than that. Table of Contents: Divide and Conquer Meaning: How This Approach Actually Works Against Groups Building a Positive Team Culture Positive Workplace Culture Canada’s Remembrance Day started across the

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 11, 20215 min read


Black Saints You Never Heard Of: Tough Conversations for All Saints Day
Since today is November 1st, All Saints Day, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about diversity and inclusion when it comes to saints and...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 1, 20215 min read


Speaking Your Truth During Tough Conversations at Work
When it comes to difficult conversations , it can be easy to avoid them and put them off. No one likes to feel uncomfortable. However, in order to grow — whether in a professional, cultural awareness , or personal sense — getting uncomfortable is the true marker of growth and elevating your current understanding. The key to tackling challenging conversations is the ability to shift from "I need to explain myself" to "I need to listen and learn more about what's going on." Tab

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 29, 20214 min read


A Guide to Cultural Awareness
Every culture is different. These differences are what set us apart from each other and make us individuals. Unfortunately, many people...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 21, 20213 min read


Streaming in Education: Good for Students or Is It Time to Take a Pass?
Academic equity is an objective that our schooling systems are supposed to hold. Activities that advocate the benefits of diversity and...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 15, 20214 min read


Rethinking Indigenous Day/Thanksgiving celebrations: Unconscious Bias against First Nations
Table of Contents: The Origins of Thanksgiving What is Unconscious Bias? How to Tackle Unconscious Bias Become Culturally Intelligent For...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 11, 20213 min read


How to Promote Inclusion and Equity in the Classroom
The rub-a-dub produced by the drums of educational and classroom inequity grows louder. A new report by Schott Foundation for Public Education titled, A Rotting Apple: Education Redlining in New York City exposes how students are affected by state policies that allocate fewer resources and least experienced teachers to schools in regions where the minorities (Hispanic and Blacks) reside. This is in direct contrast with the presence of high-performing schools located in reg

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 8, 20214 min read


Why We Need to Start Decolonizing Education
Decolonizing (in its denotative meaning) would bring to mind the picture of a particular group of people, or a territory obtaining...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 30, 20215 min read


Leveraging Your Potential to Build an Inclusive Culture: Part 2
As Peter and Daphne continue this conversation around owning one’s potential, they shift their focus to what that has been like for her...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 21, 20219 min read


Leveraging Your Potential to Build an Inclusive Culture: Part 1
People from all walks of life, all types of industries, and diverse career goals want to achieve their personal potential in whatever...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 15, 20218 min read


Why is Diversity So Difficult for Some?
Diversity appears in many forms, from ethnic to linguistic, economic, and even to organizational cultures. A huge thanks goes to...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 9, 20214 min read


Why Are Brand Values Important?
Brand values are essential to improve the credibility of any business or organization, making them viable in the minds of consumers....

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 2, 20214 min read


What is Culture?
Culture can be as divisive as it is uniting. It involves the collective social institutions, customs, and achievements of a people or...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 19, 20214 min read


What is Emancipation Day (Aug 1) and How is it Connected to Carnival?
Emancipation Day in Canada is now official following a unanimous vote by members of parliament in March. Though the federal government is...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 5, 20214 min read


The Importance of Allyship in Building Cross-Cultural Relationships
Being an ally doesn’t just mean you’re supporting someone; it means you’re offering support for a cause. Allyship involves anyone who...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 28, 20214 min read


What It Means to Be Black Canadian
Though Black Canadians have different experiences from their African-American counterparts south of the border, they experience the same...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 8, 20214 min read


What is Caribbean Culture?
Table of Contents: What Is Afro-Caribbean Culture? What Do Caribbean Americans Celebrate? What Does Juneteenth Symbolize? What Are the...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 24, 20213 min read


What Is a Black Father's Love?
The importance of Black fathers can’t be stressed enough as we approach Father’s Day. The list of responsibilities of a father goes far...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 19, 20214 min read


Why Culture and Gender Diversity Make For Better Leadership
The time is now. Breaking down the barriers for minorities, women of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized groups is a...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 22, 20213 min read
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