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Short, practical writing on culture, identity, and belonging at work, and what the signals there point to.

A collage of June moments. Protesters hold a “Black Lives Matter” sign and a partially visible sign naming Breonna Taylor. A crowd carries signs reading “This is what democracy looks like” and “Liberty and justice for all.” A Loving Day graphic shows two hands of different skin tones forming a heart. A Juneteenth Freedom graphic shows a gold star on red, black, and green. A rainbow graphic reads “Celebrate Pride.” Marchers with American flags carry a “No Kings” banner down a city street. A center panel reads “June Is Not Just a Month, It’s a Mirror.”

A collage of June moments. Protesters hold a “Black Lives Matter” sign and a partially visible sign naming Breonna Taylor. A crowd carries signs reading “This is what democracy looks like” and “Liberty and justice for all.” A Loving Day graphic shows two hands of different skin tones forming a heart. A Juneteenth Freedom graphic shows a gold star on red, black, and green. A rainbow graphic reads “Celebrate Pride.” Marchers with American flags carry a “No Kings” banner down a city street. A center panel reads “June Is Not Just a Month, It’s a Mirror.”

June is not just a month. It’s a mirror.

Pride. Juneteenth. Loving Day. Protest. Power. June holds multitudes, and it shows us what our workplaces are really mirroring. Includes a quick inclusion scan you can use with your team.

Jun 17, 2025

A split portrait of Lady Justice holding scales. The left half is a cracked statue in cool blue tones. The right half is a mosaic of colored tiles, with faces of people in the background. A panel on a slate blue background reads “The Attack on DEI: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What These Presidential Actions Mean for All of Us.”

A split portrait of Lady Justice holding scales. The left half is a cracked statue in cool blue tones. The right half is a mosaic of colored tiles, with faces of people in the background. A panel on a slate blue background reads “The Attack on DEI: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What These Presidential Actions Mean for All of Us.”

What does DEI actually mean? And why is our government working overtime to dismantle it?

Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t about quotas or unfair advantages. Here’s what DEI actually means, what the January 2025 executive orders changed, and why it matters for workplaces everywhere.

Jan 23, 2025

Four friends laugh together while taking a selfie at a restaurant table, one holding a slice of pizza. A panel reads “Trivia Night’s Best Kept Secret: The Power of Diversity.”

Four friends laugh together while taking a selfie at a restaurant table, one holding a slice of pizza. A panel reads “Trivia Night’s Best Kept Secret: The Power of Diversity.”

Trivia night’s best-kept secret: The power of diversity

My trivia team wins every time, and it’s not because any of us are geniuses. It’s the mix. What our new neighbor’s first question taught me about building diverse teams at work.

Oct 2, 2024

Wooden letter blocks spelling ALLY sit on a white surface, with blank blocks scattered and blurred in the background. A panel reads “The 5 S’s of Engagement: Navigating Your Path Through Allyship.”

Wooden letter blocks spelling ALLY sit on a white surface, with blank blocks scattered and blurred in the background. A panel reads “The 5 S’s of Engagement: Navigating Your Path Through Allyship.”

The 5 S’s of engagement: Navigating your path through allyship

Sympathizer, supporter, sponsor, spokesperson, strategist. Allyship isn’t a label. It’s a journey with different levels of engagement, and it isn’t always linear.

Aug 6, 2024

The Culture Crucible helps organizations recognize the hidden signals shaping belonging, credibility, and collaboration at work.

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Mixed Signals by Dr. Shawna M. Gann, shown in hardcover and ebook

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