Luiza Dreasher, Author at The Inclusion Solution

The Buzz: Bridging the Divide with Anti-Vaxxers: A New Approach

Posted by Luiza Dreasher | Sep 23, 2021 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

We need to stop debating anti-vaxxers and start dialoguing with them. What if we approached the situation with the intent of learning each other’s perspective? For that to happen, we need to discard the combative communication patterns we have been using and instead, listen to gain a deeper understanding and to add to a common pool of knowledge. We need more opportunities for dialogue, so we can understand each other’s truth. We need to stop proving how wrong anti-vaxxers are. Instead, we need to listen more, place less blame, address fears and misconceptions, and, above all, move forward from what we have in common — our humanity.

A Point of View: Racism is a White Problem

Posted by Luiza Dreasher | Jan 21, 2021 | Point of View, Recent Posts | 0

The dim reality is that the society we live in today is a product of racism and white privilege. Individual good deeds, though certainly appreciated by the recipient, are not enough to change the intrinsic racism that has been embedded in our psyche for centuries. Being a good person is not enough. While you cannot help being born to racist parents, or growing up in a racist society, you can, however, choose to address systemic racism. If you are not fighting against it, you are part of the problem.

A Point of View: How Many More Have to Die? What Each and Every One of Us Can Do

Posted by Luiza Dreasher | Jun 4, 2020 | Point of View, Recent Posts | 0

Once again, we find ourselves asking: How many more Black people must die in vain? When will we come to terms that Black lives do matter? At what point will we take responsibility for the inexcusable racism that still prevails in our society? Having conversations about racism is, indeed, a challenging process. I am offering some steps you can take, followed by action steps to start your journey to better understanding.

A Point of View: Making Diverse Teams Work

Posted by Luiza Dreasher | Nov 7, 2019 | Point of View, Recent Posts | 0

In most organizations today, individuals with different cultural norms, values, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, religions, and languages are all intermingling. Diversity is the new norm, and the success of your company will likely depend on how successfully you manage the diversity of your teams. One of the questions many leaders are grappling with today is: What does it take to build and successfully manage a diverse team?

Let’s Get Practical: Successful Strategies for Recruiting AND Retaining a Diverse Workforce

Posted by Luiza Dreasher | Jun 27, 2019 | Features, Let's Get Practical, Recent Posts | 1

Nowadays, an increasing number of candidates list diversity as a major factor in deciding where to work. This is especially true for candidates who hold historically marginalized identities, and who want to know how diverse the organization is, and if diversity is indeed taken seriously. The result is clear: the more diversity you have, the more diverse candidates you are likely to attract.

Author: Luiza Dreasher

The Buzz: Bridging the Divide with Anti-Vaxxers: A New Approach

A Point of View: How Many More Have to Die? What Each and Every One of Us Can Do

A Point of View: Making Diverse Teams Work

Let’s Get Practical: Successful Strategies for Recruiting AND Retaining a Diverse Workforce

Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change

Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy and Belonging Across Differences

We Can’t Talk About That At Work! (Second Edition)

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