I had the privilege of moderating a panel of incredible women representing government, education, corporate and non-profit sectors. I hope enjoy and learn from their wisdom. Let me know your thoughts by contributing to the comments below. Introduction of panelists (Click image above to view panel introductions. You will have the option…
(Click here to BUY NOW!) Finally a book about diversity with “why’s” and “how-to’s” that are immediately applicable to daily life. Lenora Billings-Harris is writes in a thought provoking yet non-judgmental manner as she shares best practices of individuals and organizations from around the world in an effort to help us all work well and live…
Author Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP explored diversity in the workplace with Israeli delegation in Greensboro September 13 as part of multicity U.S. fact-finding mission. The 8-member State Department-invited delegation of business leaders, educators and government officials met with The HR Group to learn about diversity practices and lessons from a Quarterly Diversity Breakfast Forum, in conjunction…
What does August mean to you? For most folks it is a month of no holidays, but not for Charles (my honey of 38 years) and me. We celebrate our wedding anniversary as well as both our birthdays in August! We have no excuses for forgetting these three dates. Although it is a month with…
As we approach Independence Day, I wonder what we as individual citizens could do to recognize and renew the significance of the meaning of the July 4th holiday. Many of us spend time with family and friends at backyard barbecues, at the beach or the mountains watching fireworks. Still others celebrate the day by taking…
GREENSBORO, NC – January 19, 2012 – Local diversity strategist and speaker Lenora Billings-Harris has been awarded the prestigious “Top5 Speaker” designation in 2012 by Speakers Platform, one of the United States most prominent speakers bureaus. Out of hundreds of nominees, Lenora has risen to become one of the world’s most respected and compelling speakers…
I wondered how long it would take us to turn the Martin Luther King holiday into just another day of shopping specials. Unfortunately, that day has arrived in my community. I had a chance to contribute to a celebration in Muskegon Michigan last Friday. If you have 10 minutes to celebrate the true meaning of…
As our Jewish friends celebrate Hanukkah, this is a wonderful time to learn about traditions and religious celebrations. Although Whole Foods and CVS had good intentions, their actions did not provide a positive result. Another example of what happens when non-diverse teams make decisions that impact multicultural communities. As you read the article don’t get…
Congratulations to one of our Trailblazers! Virginia M. Rometty, will become IBMs new CEO. Rometty will be the 17th woman to sit at the helm of a Fortune 500 company. IBM is listed as number 7 on Diversity Inc’s. top 50 companies for diversity. Vice President of Diversity and Workforce Programs for the IBM Corporation,…
Who doesn’t like to win?! Organizations are constantly in search of new ways to beat the competition. Many have tapped into what continues to be a major competitive edge. That competitive edge is diversity in talent. All companies want talented, competent and committed human capital – or as many organizations refer to them – the…