The Strategic Value of Emotional Intelligence for HR Leaders and CEOs

2025-03-27T10:25:15-04:00March 26th, 2025|Categories: Articles|

In the evolving landscape of modern business, emotional intelligence (EQ) has become more than a soft skill—it’s a strategic asset. For HR professionals and CEOs alike, cultivating emotional intelligence within leadership teams and across the workforce can drive measurable outcomes in performance, retention, and organizational culture. Why Emotional Intelligence Should Be a Priority, Emotional intelligence—the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others—is directly linked to how effectively individuals lead, collaborate, and [...]

What is Interest Convergence and why is it relevant during this time?

2025-03-24T10:38:03-04:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Articles|

Law and justice concept Interest Convergence and Its Relevance Amid Political Pushback Against DEI The concept of interest convergence, first introduced by legal scholar Derrick Bell, posits that progress for marginalized groups only occurs when their interests align with those of the dominant group. Historically, significant civil rights advancements—such as the desegregation of schools following Brown v. Board of Education—were not simply the result of moral enlightenment but because they served broader national or [...]

Difficult Conversations Webinar Series: Engaging in Discussions on Identity, Race, and Politics in Higher Education

2023-04-25T00:19:19-04:00April 24th, 2023|Categories: Articles|

How to Engage in Difficult Conversations on Identity, Race, and Politics in Higher Education. About the Webinar Series This Difficult Conversations Webinar Series is a 12-part program designed to facilitate meaningful dialogues on challenging topics in higher education. Based on the book "How to Engage in Difficult Conversations on Identity, Race, and Politics in Higher Education" by Drs. Tammy Hodo, Jacques Whitfield, Brian Van Brunt, and Poppy Fitch, this series offers an [...]

The Importance of Black History Month

2023-02-14T21:15:51-05:00February 14th, 2023|Categories: Articles|

Introduction Black History Month serves as an important reminder of the countless African Americans who have made invaluable contributions to our nation. From entrepreneurs and inventors to politicians and civil rights activists, Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to recognize, celebrate and pay homage to their accomplishments. By celebrating the diversity of our country’s past achievements, we can also work towards greater equity in all aspects of society today. What Is Black History [...]

AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH

2022-11-01T08:56:48-04:00November 1st, 2022|Categories: Articles|

The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1016 in New York.  The event cumulated an effort by Red Fox James, a member of the Blackfeet Nation who rode across the nation on horseback seeking approval from 24 state governments to have a day to honor American Indians. In 1990, more than seven decades later, then President George H.W. Bush signed a joint congressional resolution designating the month of November "National American Indian Heritage [...]

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