I always smile and say hello, and ask them where they have come from, when I don't know them at a meeting, so that we have something to chat about. I am always aware that even though I may be comfortable at meetings, where I don't know anyone, many other people are not, so it helps them to feel calmer and welcomed.
Belonging is a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). While diversity focuses on the presence of different identities and perspectives, and equity ensures that everyone has access to opportunities and resources, belonging is what makes those individuals feel truly valued and accepted. Without a sense of belonging, diverse and equitable environments can feel performative, and inclusion remains superficial. In workplaces and schools, creating a culture of belonging is essential for fostering engagement, collaboration, and well-being. When people feel that they belong, they are more likely to contribute their unique skills and perspectives, leading to more innovative ideas and stronger outcomes. However, achieving belonging goes beyond policies or programs; it involves cultivating an environment where people feel respected, heard, and supported, regardless of their background. This includes celebrating differences, encouraging open dialogue, and building genuine relationships that break down barriers. In schools, belonging can impact academic performance, social development, and mental health. Students who feel like they belong are more likely to participate, excel, and develop the confidence they need to reach their full potential. In workplaces, employees who experience a sense of belonging are more motivated, engaged, and loyal, leading to lower turnover rates and higher productivity. To foster a true sense of belonging, institutions must go beyond diversity training and inclusive language and take tangible actions. This includes creating safe spaces for dialogue, establishing mentorship programs that support underrepresented groups, and embedding inclusive practices into every aspect of the organization’s culture-from hiring to team dynamics to leadership. Leadership must also model inclusivity, showing empathy and understanding, and reinforcing that belonging is a shared responsibility across the entire institution. Ultimately, belonging is what makes diversity and inclusion meaningful. When individuals feel that they truly belong, they can thrive, contributing to a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.
“A society that puts equality-in the sense of equality of outcome-ahead of freedom will end up with neither equality nor freedom. The use of force to achieve equality will destroy freedom, and the force, introduced for good purposes, will end up in the hands of people who use it to promote their own interests.” ~Thomas Sowell
Thanks for sharing your DEI strategy. You've really helped raise my awareness. I love connecting with people through humor and have found if it's positive and uplifting, it can help people feel included. Congrats on a great TEDx Talk!
Do you think straight white men have "positive personal experiences of belonging" under DEI when every metric of this grift portrays them as the ultimate villian? This woman spews little more than standard generic word salad broad sweeping generalities. Woke to the max. Yawn inducing.
This all reminds me so much of the typical cheer leading and "team building" staple to tech startups that went right out the window shortly after an IPO pump-and-dump and subsequent layoffs. There's plenty of diversity, equity, and inclusion in homelessness and unemployment.
How is that your response smh? If you watch the entire video, you'll see your comment doesn't make sense and is off topic. She's simply talking about creating a work environment where everyone can thrive. To your point, it's common sense that if you can't do the job it's probably not for you.
@@ldc9685 Her lecture is vapid propaganda. She’s talking about advancing the careers of unqualified, incompetent workers based upon their identity labels. That’s what D.E.I. is. Communist propaganda designed to destabilize functional hierarchies.
@@ldc9685 In order to "thrive" people have to get all giddy about her braids and tattoos? What utter nonsense. Get in there and do the job she was hired to do and do not put your feel-feels ahead of the actual reason you're there.
This almost made me vomit, so unrelatable in the workplace....get in there and do the job you were hired to do and quit whining about your braids and tattoos not being "accepted." Cripes, she needs to get a backbone.
In order to "thrive" people have to get all giddy about her braids and tattoos? What utter nonsense. Get in there and do the job she was hired to do and do not put your feel-feels ahead of the actual reason you're there. She's little more than a professional crybaby, walking around the workplace with a chip on her shoulder just itching for someone to knock it off.
I always smile and say hello, and ask them where they have come from, when I don't know them at a meeting, so that we have something to chat about. I am always aware that even though I may be comfortable at meetings, where I don't know anyone, many other people are not, so it helps them to feel calmer and welcomed.
Belonging is a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). While diversity focuses on the presence of different identities and perspectives, and equity ensures that everyone has access to opportunities and resources, belonging is what makes those individuals feel truly valued and accepted. Without a sense of belonging, diverse and equitable environments can feel performative, and inclusion remains superficial.
In workplaces and schools, creating a culture of belonging is essential for fostering engagement, collaboration, and well-being. When people feel that they belong, they are more likely to contribute their unique skills and perspectives, leading to more innovative ideas and stronger outcomes. However, achieving belonging goes beyond policies or programs; it involves cultivating an environment where people feel respected, heard, and supported, regardless of their background. This includes celebrating differences, encouraging open dialogue, and building genuine relationships that break down barriers.
In schools, belonging can impact academic performance, social development, and mental health. Students who feel like they belong are more likely to participate, excel, and develop the confidence they need to reach their full potential. In workplaces, employees who experience a sense of belonging are more motivated, engaged, and loyal, leading to lower turnover rates and higher productivity.
To foster a true sense of belonging, institutions must go beyond diversity training and inclusive language and take tangible actions. This includes creating safe spaces for dialogue, establishing mentorship programs that support underrepresented groups, and embedding inclusive practices into every aspect of the organization’s culture-from hiring to team dynamics to leadership. Leadership must also model inclusivity, showing empathy and understanding, and reinforcing that belonging is a shared responsibility across the entire institution.
Ultimately, belonging is what makes diversity and inclusion meaningful. When individuals feel that they truly belong, they can thrive, contributing to a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.
“A society that puts equality-in the sense of equality of outcome-ahead of freedom will end up with neither equality nor freedom. The use of force to achieve equality will destroy freedom, and the force, introduced for good purposes, will end up in the hands of people who use it to promote their own interests.” ~Thomas Sowell
Blaming others for your predicament is admitting defeat and will insure it's continuance.
That’s placing identity ahead of merit. ALWAYS a bad move.
Psychologically safe….PEACE!!! Love this message
Excellent presentation. Words that I can apply to myself to be more welcoming and accepting to the group of volunteers that I work along with.
Great and beautiful words!
Love the VIBE - Value, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity for all!
Done. thank you
Thanks for sharing your DEI strategy. You've really helped raise my awareness. I love connecting with people through humor and have found if it's positive and uplifting, it can help people feel included. Congrats on a great TEDx Talk!
DEI is unfortunately what the stoics would called bad life grammar.
You obviously are not a straight white man - whom the DEI grifters hate with a passion akin to no other.
Belonging heals! Thanks.
Love her!!
I love your perspective on your DEI Strategy! Congrats on a wonderful TEDx talk
Do you think straight white men have "positive personal experiences of belonging" under DEI when every metric of this grift portrays them as the ultimate villian?
This woman spews little more than standard generic word salad broad sweeping generalities. Woke to the max. Yawn inducing.
It's nice to look into a variety of viewpoints. This has given me some things to carefully break down and consider.
This all reminds me so much of the typical cheer leading and "team building" staple to tech startups that went right out the window shortly after an IPO pump-and-dump and subsequent layoffs.
There's plenty of diversity, equity, and inclusion in homelessness and unemployment.
Excellent talk! Thank you.
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In the workplace, if you can’t do the job, then maybe you don’t belong.
How is that your response smh? If you watch the entire video, you'll see your comment doesn't make sense and is off topic. She's simply talking about creating a work environment where everyone can thrive. To your point, it's common sense that if you can't do the job it's probably not for you.
@@ldc9685 Her lecture is vapid propaganda. She’s talking about advancing the careers of unqualified, incompetent workers based upon their identity labels. That’s what D.E.I. is. Communist propaganda designed to destabilize functional hierarchies.
@@ldc9685 In order to "thrive" people have to get all giddy about her braids and tattoos? What utter nonsense. Get in there and do the job she was hired to do and do not put your feel-feels ahead of the actual reason you're there.
amazing
this almost made me cry, so relatable in the workplace
This almost made me vomit, so unrelatable in the workplace....get in there and do the job you were hired to do and quit whining about your braids and tattoos not being "accepted." Cripes, she needs to get a backbone.
I had to watch this for school
I hated it
@@gabrielmast5638 boohoo
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Oh gawd
Its amazing that there is an entire racket out there today that literally produces nothing of value but makes billions of dollars.
As a supplier to 78% companies in the US, we are increasing our costs to any company that enforces this ideology.
Cheers 🍻
Great! Please share the name of your company so that your ideologies can be shared. I see a lot of people are not educated on this feed.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion - three different words that mean the same thing, QUOTAS!
Diversity = Racism
Inclusion = More Racism
Equity = Communism
exactly. Maotism from china in XX. welcome to the rise of a totalitarian regime
False narrative
Lmao not one of those critical thinkers, are you?
Truth
Human beings are born with different capabilities and capacities. Those who are free, are not equal and those who are equal are not free
bring back equitable water fountains
I just had to watch this drivel at work.
No this is awful nonsense that sounds nice.
What about work? This ain’t play group
I wont
Sorry, but you have been doing it, and you are still doing it, because you don’t follow God, you follow the world and the flesh.
this woman is shady
Racism
sad!
In order to "thrive" people have to get all giddy about her braids and tattoos? What utter nonsense. Get in there and do the job she was hired to do and do not put your feel-feels ahead of the actual reason you're there. She's little more than a professional crybaby, walking around the workplace with a chip on her shoulder just itching for someone to knock it off.