Leigh Morrison, Author at The Inclusion Solution

By Whose Standards: “Leadership Material” and Underqualified Executives

Posted by Leigh Morrison | Oct 21, 2021 | By Whose Standards, Features, Recent Posts | 0

For executives further along in their equity and inclusion journey, recent events and today’s socio-political climate may be prompting a question they are not accustomed to grappling with — particularly if they have faced relatively few barriers to career advancement: “Am I qualified for this role?” The ability to understand and work effectively with others across cultural differences is a critical skill; lacking it ought to be seen as an underqualification for anyone tasked with leading a diverse workforce. It is a result of white supremacy that it has not always been understood that way.

The Buzz: Wisdom from Critical Race Theory Summer School

Posted by Leigh Morrison | Aug 12, 2021 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

This week, I have had the immense privilege to take part in the African American Policy Forum’s Critical Race Theory Summer School program. The forum brings together activists, legal scholars and academics from many related fields in this critical moment to ask: How can we as practitioners effectively respond to polarization and backlash against critical race theory and related work? Here are some of the key insights offered so far by the brilliant speakers assembled for imperatives in moving forward in this work…

By Whose Standards: Histories of a Famous Kiss, Told in Two Photos

Posted by Leigh Morrison | Jul 29, 2021 | By Whose Standards, Features, Recent Posts | 0

History is, as the adage goes, written by the winners. While we often think of this in the context of two societies clashing in a war and the victors chronicling the tales of their conquests proudly, just as important – if not more so – is thinking about who within our own cultures and systems of oppression has enjoyed the power that enables their narratives to rise to the surface at the expense of others. A powerful and productive question to get in the habit of asking in response is: What do we risk missing as a result?

The Buzz: Corporate Pride Month Illustrates a Dangerous Double Standard

Posted by Leigh Morrison | Jun 17, 2021 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

June is, of course, Pride Month. If the parades and performances that we missed last year popping back up weren’t enough of a reminder, check your coffee cups, promotional emails and Oreos. How many organizations visibly and vocally supporting Pride Month in their communications would take this same approach to affirming their commitment to racial justice. How many made commitments in the wake of George Floyd’s murder but have since been silent, stepped back or directly contradicted those commitments?

Operationalizing Justice: “This is Not My Work”

Posted by Leigh Morrison | May 27, 2021 | Features, Operationalizing Justice, Recent Posts | 0

As practitioners, we are working through how best to handle these challenges in real time, and we do not have all the answers. However, we must commit ourselves to thinking through them and seeking ways to minimize harm. This is precisely the “messiness” that has scared some organizations off from their initial commitments… and working through it is critical to progress. Here are a few practical considerations for minimizing harm and fatigue for your BIPOC employees as your organization continues on its antiracism journey:

Author: Leigh Morrison

By Whose Standards: “Leadership Material” and Underqualified Executives

The Buzz: Wisdom from Critical Race Theory Summer School

The Buzz: Corporate Pride Month Illustrates a Dangerous Double Standard

Operationalizing Justice: “This is Not My Work”

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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