Back in 2017, well before the pandemic, we wrote a post on the big benefits of being inclusive leaders in disruptive markets. Fast forward to 2021 and that’s more evident than ever! Disruption is Everywhere Being a well-established organization can be a double-edged sword. While name recognition and a firmly-entrenched reputation are attributes desired by many organizations, it also means it can be difficult to adapt company culture and brands to changing markets. These firms

The Cognitive Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion In 2014, Katherine W. Phillips wrote an intriguing article for Scientific American titled “How Diversity Makes Us Smarter.” Phillips starts out by acknowledging that diversity is not always easy. “Research has shown that social diversity in a group can cause discomfort, rougher interactions, a lack of trust, greater perceived interpersonal conflict, lower communication, less cohesion, more concern about disrespect, and other p

When companies talk about inclusion and diversity, they often think first about race and gender. Sexual orientation, religion, national orig