December 8th, 2008
Join me in a short daydream… It is a peaceful Sunday afternoon and you and I are in my back yard polishing our archery skills. It is my turn. I have an arrow lined up in my bow and I am aiming for the very center of the target hung up across the yard. I [Read More…]
December 4th, 2008
Upcoming Meeting: Who: Greater Omaha GLBT Professionals Social When: Thursday, December 4th, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Where: Benson Grind (6107 Maple Street) Join us on Thursday, December 4th from 5:00 PM to 7:00PM for GLBT Professionals Holiday Social. We will of course have some refreshments, but feel free to bring your [Read More…]
December 4th, 2008
In addition to tomorrows Equal Opportunity Day events, the Urban League of Nebraska has other things going on as well… The Urban League of Nebraska Young Professionals Chapter is a volunteer auxiliary of the Urban League of Nebraska. Its mission is to engage young professionals in the National Urban League’s movement toward the achievement of [Read More…]
November 26th, 2008
Working with Humans: Diversity, Collaboration and Leadership @ Work Wednesday, December 3rd (1:00 – 4:00pm) Working with Humans is not like the other workshops that you have been to. This one is relevant. This one is actionable. This one will change how you view diversity and your relationships with the people around you. It is [Read More…]
November 24th, 2008
The Urban League of Nebraska will be hosting its Annual Equal Opportunity Day (EOD) Luncheon on Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Central, 3321 S. 72nd Street. This event recognizes and awards corporations and organizations for their contributions to diversity in the workplace. Registration information can be found here. As a part of [Read More…]
November 24th, 2008
So… There are a few other places where I “spend time.” I continue to try and figure out where the best places are for me to be online to both network and learn. This is the varsity line-up for me: Twitter: apparently I am not good at explaining what Twitter is…so I will spare you [Read More…]
November 24th, 2008
Last open workshop of 2008! Working with Humans: Diversity, Collaboration and Leadership @ Work Wednesday, December 3rd (1:00 – 4:00pm) Working with Humans is not like the other workshops that you have been to. This one is relevant. This one is actionable. This one will change how you view diversity and your relationships with the [Read More…]
November 23rd, 2008
Dave Pollard is one of my favorite bloggers and his blog How To Save The World is one of the few that I visit at least once a week. I wanted to share something I read there today: Gay Marriage is a Question of Love: Keith Olbermann, criticizing organized religion’s campaigns against gay marriage, says: [Read More…]
November 21st, 2008
My friend Patty Digh is doing something good and important. Please visit her site and read her post about Glen Edward Chapman. And pass it on. Thanks.
November 20th, 2008
At the heart of the matter…where the real struggle lies. Had an interesting conversation with a client this week that has stayed with me now for a few days. We began working with her team a couple of months ago around issues of diversity, inclusion, and culture change and have done some really good foundational [Read More…]