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…
Let me start by ‘unhiding.’ Confession: I love watching reality TV—it’s a simple pleasure. (Maybe you do, too.) It’s often a way to turn off my brain and relax for an hour (or two…), but recently, I had an “aha!” moment while binge-watching Netflix’s Love is Blind. For those unfamiliar, the show is a social…
In a world that often subtly (and not so subtly) encourages us to hide our true selves, the act of sharing our personal stories emerges as a beacon of hope and connection. The importance of sharing our stories hit home for me during a recent conversation. We kicked off the call with introductions. I started…
I thought I had invented hiding. It seems silly – and even embarrassing – to admit now, but I actually had to learn that I wasn’t alone in hiding. As I’ve talked to people over the years about their unhiding journeys, I have repeatedly heard that former “hiders” thought they were the only ones in…
I hope you had a terrific holiday season and are starting the year with a feeling of rejuvenation. I certainly am after an incredible adventure in Antarctica. I’ll be writing about it more on social media, but suffice it to say, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I’ll never forget. Lots of diversity, connection, and…
The Power of Unhiding: Redefining Our Narratives In this edition of our blog, we delve into the narratives we construct about ourselves and the profound impact they can have on our lives. Join me in exploring inspiring stories about people who have made the brave choice to unhide and share my own experiences as someone…
