One thousand nine hundred and thirty-five... plus a few leap year days thrown in for good measure. That’s about how long I have been on this planet. And today, like many other birthdays, I am thinking less about this single milestone and more about the days in between. It [...]
When I teach dance, I often ask my students: "As a leader in a partner dance, what is our job?" There are usually many responses, both from the leads and the follows. Then I share my answer: "To create an environment where our partner is comfortable being and feeling [...]
Many leaders express concerns about AI-generated content, deepfakes, and the erosion of authenticity in the digital age. But let’s be honest—how often do we present a curated, ‘optimized’ version of ourselves in leadership? We put on clothes that make us look different. We use filters that make us look [...]
On the brink of 2025, our team wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude — colleagues, clients, partners, and friends — who have made this year truly memorable. A few of our favorite milestones from 2024: The JP Enterprise team traveled to work with clients [...]
As organizations strive to foster a more connected workforce and inclusive environment, it becomes essential to engage in uncomfortable conversations that challenge deep-seated biases and inequities. Embracing these discussions is a key strategy in how to improve DEI, as they encourage growth, spark innovation, and facilitate a truly connected workforce; [...]
In today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) have become pivotal components for fostering a truly inclusive workplace culture. DEI leadership plays a crucial role in transforming organizations by challenging entrenched biases and fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. This journey from bias [...]
Bias is a natural part of human behavior. Whether we realize it or not, our brains are wired to make quick judgments and categorize information to navigate the world efficiently. However, this can lead to biased thinking, which affects our interactions with others. To foster fairness and inclusivity, it’s important [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKQZz5NSNgc&list=UULFZJ2ol0C-Xm1iMDFZa9M8fA&index=6 In today’s fast-paced and competitive business world, success hinges on more than just strategy, talent and execution. The most successful teams are those that are deeply connected—where collaboration thrives, trust is strong and each team member feels a true sense of belonging, passion and purpose. Teams that [...]
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance” - said by the great Verna Myers, a diversity, equity and inclusion consultant, expert and pioneer. In recent years, terms like diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging have become dominate in discussions about creating fair and equitable environments. [...]
Dancing with your Connection Quotient (CQ) I love to dance and for those of you who were out with me at the AACUC/CU Lead event in early August in Vegas, know that. Now, for those that know me best, you also know, I love to teach dance. I teach a [...]