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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Unhide at Work

Being Seen, Belonging, Culture, Difference and Inclusion, Disability Advocacy, Hiding / Shame, inclusion, Leadership, Unhiding, Unhiding Differences, Workplace DiversityLeave a comment

How do I know if I should unhide at work? This is a common question I hear. It touches on personal identity, workplace dynamics, and living more openly. Deciding to unhide parts of your identity at work can be challenging but also very rewarding. Based on insights from my speaking engagements and books, Singlehandedly and…

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Why do leaders have to go first?

Being Seen, Being Vulnerable, Belonging, Difference and Inclusion, Disability Advocacy, Hiding / Shame, Leadership, Unhiding Differences, Workplace DiversityLeave a comment

Leadership is key to making workplaces more inclusive and dynamic. In this issue, we’re focusing on how critical it is for leaders to promote a culture of openness by modeling it themselves. This ‘unhiding’ is not just good for building trust and boosting team spirit; it’s good for business. “What’s the culture like here?” I…