DEI without Connection equals DIE

We cannot individually and collectively heal without connection and understanding and connection starts with understanding ourselves.

From here, with an increased awareness of self, our beliefs, our hopes, our dreams, and our fears, we can intentionally seek to connect with other humans beings that do not look or sound like us, or maybe come from a different location, department, demographic or just point of view

Until we love or even just plain like ourselves on a human level, from the inside out, there will no major progress with regards equity, inclusion maybe, but I sense less so equity.

Session Takeaways

The importance of reflective practice and an intentional focus on understanding your inner workings

Find and contribute to the community whether at work and/or outside. Find practice buddies to develop your vulnerability, listening, curiosity, and empathy muscle, we are ALL work in progress ALL of the time

Be courageous; in understanding yourself and seeking to understand others, especially those that do not look and sound like you

Facts Related To This Presentation

-Tasha Eurich, self-awareness expert, shares that ""we’ve discovered that although 95% of people think they’re self-aware, only 10 to 15% actually are.""

-According to Statista, In 2019, employees used 34.7 hours on learning and development in the workplace, up from 34 hours in the previous year.