In this issue: DEI impacts Us All, Sept 20 Stretch Chat, Stretch Healthy Leader Rhiannon Hoeweler, Darcy's debut book, 2022 Stretch speaking topics |
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by Darcy Bien
DEI Impacts Us All
“Mom, I’m having a panic attack.” is a text I recently received from my daughter, Lily, during her first month of college. What prompted it? She struck up a conversation with a student in the dorm elevator and asked him, “Where are you from?” To Lily, it was friendly question. To Lily’s new friends, however, it was not and they immediately judged her and her question.
The day before this incident, I had the pleasure of listening to William Jackson’s DEI wisdom at Recharge, a B2B training event. His first request to the group: Let’s make this a safe space. He continued by asking all of us to LISTEN more and JUDGE less.
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In today’s world we are quick to place judgement on what we “think” we heard.
My daughter is in a new environment and trying her best not to say the wrong thing. Like all of us, she has past experiences she has not shared with her new friends. The trusted relationships we all long for will take time to ferment. So, she asked an authentic question, and then she felt ashamed. We’ve all been there. The question is: how do we all do better?
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Let’s amp up the empathy.
“The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.” Isn’t this at heart of understanding differences? Diversity, equity, and inclusion should be a given – but we have a lot of work to do. We should slow down and take time to understand each other’s perspective, value their journeys, and spend less time dismissing people. We need to spend more time connecting with people, getting to know them, building trust and relationships. The key is to broaden our perspective for better outcomes and grow with people who don’t look like us with different thinking. This is the POWER of DIVERSITY!
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You don't want to miss this DEI webinar
Join us September 20 for a complimentary webinar led by William Jackson to learn how you can create an inclusive culture for all. Check out the video preview from William.
With 15+ years of experience in Diversity and Inclusion, William's global partners include Microsoft, Marriott International, Delta Airlines, NAACP, and Chick-fil-A.
Companies who spearhead Diversity and Inclusion strategies are 35% more likely to achieve above-average returns, with business performance increased by 31%.
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Hot off the press: Darcy's debut book.
Seven years in the making, Darcy's debut book on Strategic Planning will soon be available on Amazon. Here she is with her kids (both in-person and virtual) after she received the first proof. Pre-order your copy today!
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Looking for in-person or virtual talks?
We'd love to speak at your next event, lunch-and-learn, or webinar. Attached is information about our speaking topics. Please reach out to discuss your specific needs, audience, and timeline.
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Culture fuels strategy in a thriving business. And that's precisely how we help clients succeed. Working with mid-size, growth-oriented companies, we bridge the gap between culture, strategy & implementation. Stretch co-founders Cyndi Wineinger and Darcy Bien also serve clients through The Wineinger Company and Partners in Change.
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