This is the 100th post on our blog. So, I thought it was time to take a look back at some of our previous posts from the last two years. I realize that many of you are loyal readers who have been with us from the start and we thank you for that! I also know that there are quite a few new readers out there, who have recently found us and may have missed some of our past content.
For the entire month of July, we’ll be revisiting some of these posts, which I’ve grouped together by theme. I hope you enjoy reacquainting yourself with these and with any luck it will spark a new thought or comment you’d like to share. For our new readers, I anticipate you’ll find something applicable to your own situation or organization in these posts.
Empathy
The Art of Being Wrong
by Paul Meshanko
Every day brings a myriad of opportunities to increase our awareness, wisdom and, ultimately, effectiveness. The problem is that most of us walk right past these opportunities because of a little glitch in our mental “software.” Read more…
Everyone Can Understand What It Means To Be A Minority
by Todd Dewett, Ph.D
Many times diversity trainers find it difficult to connect with an audience comprised mostly of white males. Not surprising since white males who are in the majority are not used to being stereotyped like a minority – right? Kinda. While it is true that white males do not understand what it is like to be anything other than what they are – white males, they can understand what it means to be stereotyped. You – the trainer or executive – can help them remember, and in doing so increase their comfort level with and curiosity about diversity-related issues at work. Read more…
Empathy and Mirror Neurons
by Laura Lewis-Barr
I’m not a brain scientist, but I’ve been thinking about mirror neurons after seeing a wonderful video on them. These specialized brain cells help us relate to our surroundings and other people. Mirror cells build empathy and connection. They are activated every time we see or hear. Read more…
About the author: Melanie Sklarz is a partner with Legacy Business Cultures and the web content coordinator for the RespectfulWorkplace.com site, the lead blog writer, and a facilitator for Legacy's diversity and respect programs. She earned her MA in Women’s Studies from the Ohio State University. Author's Website