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Are you a survivor or a victim?

September 8, 2021September 11, 2021 by Lori Gibson-Washington
Lori Gibson-Washington
So, are you a survivor or victim of your circumstances? When it comes down to it, it's all about mindset. Do you have a fixed mindset - that of a victim? Or do you have a growth mindset - that of a survivor? Wanna know how you can tell the…
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Elon Musk, Diversity Champion

Elon Musk – My New Hero

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Lori Gibson-Washington
Lori Gibson-Washington
I saw the ads announcing Elon Musk as host of Saturday Night Live for this past Mother's Day Weekend. Little did I know that, today, I would view him as a champion for diversity and inclusion. ELON MUSK IS MY NEW HERO! The Quirky Hero On Saturday night. I really…
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‘Planes, ‘Ports, ‘Plains – The Stress of Them All

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by Lori Gibson-Washington
Lori Gibson-Washington
The Three P's 'Planes, 'Ports, 'Plains - I love alliteration. What does stress have to do with those 3P's? Aside from the fact that I used to love airPLANES and airPORTS and know quite a few lovely chaPLAINS? STRESS! In the midst of this pandemic, stress and anxiety about air…
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On Being a Jazzy Leader

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Lori Gibson-Washington
Lori Gibson-Washington
Rhyme, Rhythm, and Reason Ella Fitzgerald embodies GWC's 3Rs of Leadership - Rhyme, Rhythm, and Reason. We call her a Jazzy Leader. Have you heard the rhyme of "A-Tisket, A-Tasket"? Who can forget the rhythm of her scatting like as heard here? And do you know the REASON she began scatting?…
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My Life’s Mission – Lessons Learned in 2020

January 25, 2021January 27, 2021 by Lori Gibson-Washington
Lori Gibson-Washington
The afterglow of presenting a Cultural Competency session What lessons did you learn in 2020? There are so many lessons I learned. While I already knew I was an empath, I really had to learn how to combine self-care with fulfilling my life's mission. My mission is helping others understand…
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Dr. Loretta J. Ross

Let’s Cancel Cancel Culture

December 5, 2020December 4, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington
Lori Gibson-Washington
Let's cancel Cancel Culture with respect, love, and compassion for those who differ from us. Professor Loretta J. Ross to the Rescue I'm so glad that Professor Loretta J. Ross is teaching a course on canceling Cancel Culture at Smith College! In case you might not know "calling out" is…
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Bittersweet

Leading through Life’s Bittersweet Times

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington
Lori Gibson-Washington
  Life is bittersweet. As a leader, it's important to have empathy for your staff, especially this time of year. Some folk have issues, you might even have issues. There are many ways to lead through the bitter to get to the sweet of camaraderie and commerce. For a complimentary…
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SEO diagram

What the Bleep is SEO?

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington
Lori Gibson-Washington
So here's a question for you - What the bleep is SEO? For those who don't know, the acronym stands for - search engine optimization. For me, SEO is how can you find me in the top 10 listings when you're searching for an expert who helps leaders deal with…
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Care without expectations

Care Without Expectation – Are You Kidding Me?

June 14, 2020June 13, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington
Lori Gibson-Washington
In times like these, it seems counter-intuitive to love without condition, to talk without bad intention, to give without any reason, and to care without any expectation. But it is indeed the only way we'll be able to all get along so that we will want to change policies and…
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Step on Toes, Say Ouch, I'm Sorry

“Ouch, I’m Sorry” – What You Say When Toes are Stepped On

June 7, 2020June 8, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington
Lori Gibson-Washington
Yesterday, I posted this on various social media platforms. The following is a real example of "Ouch, I'm Sorry" - a simple and powerful diversity technique. One of my trusted friends and allies sent me a private message. Here are excerpts of our exchange. ---------- My friend: "I love the…
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