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Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Aug 11, 20231 min read
Supreme Court Decisions and Destinies (2 of 4) | The Trickle Down Effect
When companies fail to prioritize DEI efforts, it sends a message that diversity is no longer a strategic priority. This lack of support...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Aug 4, 20231 min read
Supreme Court Decisions and Destinies (1 of 4) | The Undoing of a Precedent
As a Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging consultant, I feel compelled to address some recent developments that may have far-reaching...


Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Jul 29, 20232 min read
Declaring Our Workplace Independence (5 of 5) | Workplace Interdependence For All
Let’s take the time to ask people how they’re showing up and what they need from the team to avoid misinterpreting the actions of someone...


Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Jul 22, 20232 min read
Declaring Our Workplace Independence (4 of 5) | The Diverse Definitions of Diversity
Now, you may think that the two situations of a forced change in my hairstyles and changes in the workplace are not equal in terms of...


Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Jul 15, 20232 min read
Declaring Our Workplace Independence (3 of 5) | Prepare for Change and Embrace It
According to recent workplace statistics by the Center for American Progress, by 2030, which is 6 short years from now, 54% of new...


Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Jul 8, 20232 min read
Declaring Our Workplace Independence (2 of 5) | Learning to Accept and Then to Adapt
The next two occasions were different. Stress was the culprit based on situations where I felt people had been doing things to me in the...


Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Jul 1, 20232 min read
Declaring Our Workplace Independence (1 of 5) | What To Do About What’s Been Done
If you’re a regular member of our Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita podcast community, you may have noticed in my July monologue that I have...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Jun 24, 20231 min read
Celebrating Juneteenth (4 of 4) | Knowing and Growing Together
Growth happens when we choose to become comfortable with the temporary discomfort that leads to an ongoing process of raising our...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Jun 17, 20231 min read
Celebrating Juneteenth (3 of 4) | Self-Study Leads to Self-Discovery
There are many ways that ALL people can celebrate Juneteenth without trivializing its importance for Black Americans or alienating other...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Jun 10, 20232 min read
Celebrating Juneteenth (2 of 4) | Recognition in the Workplace
Now, let's talk about the importance of these holidays in the workplace. The 4th of July is a national holiday celebrated with fireworks...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Celebrating Juneteenth (1 of 4) | A Significant American Holiday
Welcome to June in which we celebrate Juneteenth, which was designated as a federal holiday in 2021 when the 46th president signed the...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
May 26, 20231 min read
Celebrating AAPI Month (4 of 4) | Honoring a Shared History
I realize that what I shared in the previous blog is probably NOT new to you as a member of OUR community. But this seems like a great...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
May 19, 20231 min read
Celebrating AAPI Month 3 of 4 | Pursue Inclusivity & Belonging
There are many different ways that organizations can contribute to greater understanding of the varied Asian American and Pacific...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
May 12, 20231 min read
Celebrating AAPI Month (2 of 4) | The Model Minority Myth
A particularly harmful stereotype of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in school and in the workplace is the "model minority" myth....

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
May 5, 20232 min read
Celebrating AAPI Month (1 of 4) | A Glimpse of American History
It’s May and I invite you to help me celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which recognizes the contributions and...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Balancing Culture and Belonging (5 of 5) | Getting It Right
As we consider the challenge of balancing culture and belonging, strength comes into the picture. How often are people in the...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Balancing Culture and Belonging (4 of 5) | Exploring Culture
Pat Wadors, a recent guest on my Real Conversations from the C-Suite, is the Chief People Officer at UKG, which stands for United, Kind,...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Apr 14, 20231 min read
Balancing Culture and Belonging (3 of 5) | Reflecting Enough
One of the things I love about being a consultant is constantly learning with other consultants. Recently, I had the pleasure of engaging...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Apr 7, 20231 min read
Balancing Culture and Belonging (2 of 5) | Being Curious
Speaking of what’s next, I’m continuing to delve more deeply into the subject of Leading Diversity & Inclusion work and what’s your why...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Balancing Culture and Belonging (1 of 5) | Accelerating Awareness
It's April first, commonly known as April Fools’ Day. According to a March 6, 2023 article in Reader’s Digest, “There’s no question that...
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