As we give thanks this year, let us move beyond a simple thanksgiving for what we possess. Let us acknowledge, appreciate, and give thanks for all we have—a thanksgiving for ourselves, those around us, our families, and all those who are not like us who share this diverse land and country....
What makes us feel like we belong? This question was one of many questions posed by a group of diverse executive coaches who come together quarterly to grapple with and reflect on belonging. Our aim is not to solve for belonging or fix anything, even though some of our Mindful Leadership coach team members have deep expertise and experience working in the area of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging....
In belonging conversations, we are not looking to solve anything; we simply show up to share who we are and how we are in relation to each other, with acknowledgment and appreciation for difference....