Blog | Kirsten Blakemore

The Ripple Effect

We never know how our thoughts and behavior will impact others. I imagine we all want to have a positive effect on others, but when we...

Political Power versus Human Rights

COVID-19 has pushed us as a global community into bringing our slew of fears to the forefront. Fear I will die, fear I won’t have enough...

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION – WHO WILL CHANGE FIRST?

Today, more than ever before, businesses are seeking help in this area. Data demonstrates a more diverse workforce and leadership team...

BIAS, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

In organizations, I have found not all D&I (diversity and inclusion) programs work. It is not always clear how individuals take and...

NICE (+*.*!) is a four letter word

I grew up to believe that being “nice” would get you places in life. I avoided fights in elementary school, I had a good relationship...

Separation from Church and State (or business)

In this phrase the meaning is to keep these two distinct areas separate. Don’t mix religion with government and visa versa. In today’s...

Operation "Safer at Home"

I don’t think stress has changed but our environment has. In California and other cities and states, we are on lockdown. So, many of us...

"Say What?"

Every organization with which I have worked has had some degree of communication challenges. During this virtual environment, our...