Difficult Conversations Archives

Sexual harassment damages organizations (in more ways than you think)

At first blush, the damages done by sexual harassment seem obvious. Make that incredibly obvious. Such behavior exposes our organizations to legal consequences and the subsequent financial fallout. And in […]

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Communication

Douglas Rushkoff: How to stop othering the other

Did you know that American politics has become polarized? Shocking news, we know, but in case your news feed wasn’t evidence enough, Pew Research Center has been tracking the phenomenon […]

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Critical Thinking

Steven Pinker: The case for letting go of identity politics

Identity politics has become a highly contentious element within modern political discourse. Those who support this approach believe it bolsters the presence and power of those who would otherwise be […]

Communication

What would it take to create a great place to work for all?

The business case for diversity and inclusion is overwhelming. We know that diverse teams benefit from increased productivity and a wider knowledge base. We know that varied perspectives help us […]

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Communication

Want to be a better ally? Help your colleagues overcome subtle prejudice.

Malignant discrimination remains a problem in society, but it’s one we’ve improved upon compared to its historic highs—or, rather, lows. Interracial marriage, to pick one example of progress, used to […]