FOC n’ Belonging Makes for Better DEI than Psychological Safety

When your people belong, their efforts pertaining to DEI play a natural part in deepening the company tribe. They'll unite and fight for each other's diverse uniqueness because the ways your people belong are clear in their invitation and boundary. Psychological safety can't provide that. You can't just play it safe.

Belonging, Culture, DEIPaul HauryFebruary 15, 2023DEIB, DEI, belonging, diversity, equity, inclusionComment

No! It’s BIED, not DEI+B

It's about the heart, and belonging, by living in the company core values, and believing together in shared purpose. It begins with the Us Story. Here, filtering by how one sounds and looks, seems kind of dumb.

Belonging, CulturePaul HauryJuly 17, 2022BIED, DEIB, DEI, belongingComment

Call People “Who They Are,” Not What’s Comfortable for You

Yes it is, because he's a person, and his name matters to him. Our names matter to each of us, deeply. We all live in the old television show, Cheers, we all want to be in the place where “everybody knows your name.”

Belonging, PeoplePaul HauryApril 10, 2021DEI, DEIB, belonging, diversity, inclusionComment

She Said, "My VP Looks Like Me!"

“All the emotions today. 🧡😭 #MyVPLooksLikeMe”.

Leaders, motivation, People, Story, BelongingPaul HauryJanuary 20, 2021herstory, narrative, DEI, belonging Comment

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