“People internalize negative messages”; “Stereotyping is hurtful”; and “Embrace differences”; — these are common messages dispensed during diversity training. Another common belief of us diversity practitioners is that conservatives don’t like embracing differences.
So I was surprised to find an opinion piece entitled “Embracing the Differences” on Townhall.com, a prominent conservative website. The column, written by Rich Tucker and posted on February 8, criticizes Hanna Rosin’s book “The End of Men.” He points out that it is unfair for her…..
While living my urban bachelor life in New York City and Washington, DC, I almost always listened to the Super Bowl on the radio with my guide dogs sprawled out on my twin bed or threadbare couch. Since moving to Missouri in 2006, I have usually watched the game on TV with my wife, Lisa; her three children; and friends, with my guide dogs either stretched out on our king-sized bed or joining our standard poodles in pestering us for…..
“Feelings, not thoughts, drive actions.”
I heard this quote often from Dr. Kenneth Sole, a pioneer in the field of workplace diversity, during his six-day seminars on managing conflict, addressing diversity, and exploring group dynamics. This concept was one of the building blocks of the programs and workshops I ran aimed at developing relationships among employees from underrepresented groups and members of a senior leadership team to improve an organization’s diversity program, improving employment opportunities for college students with disabilities,…..