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The Complicated Relationship Between Vulnerability and Leadership
In our era of vulnerable leadership, when is it time to set boundaries to protect ourselves and the people we lead?
Illinois nonprofits hope mentors and real-world projects will improve diversity in STEM classes
Illinois produces more top STEM talent than almost any other state... But when it comes to the diversity of STEM talent, it’s a different story.
3 black female founders share how they got funded in the Midwest
Female founders are underfunded and underrepresented, but black female founders bear a disproportionate share of the burden.
How 4 Chicago startups are using tech to address the industry’s diversity problem
Diversity and inclusion is one of the most talked-about topics in tech today. But a closer look at the numbers shows talk is often all that’s happening.
How Illinois universities are getting more students interested in STEM careers
In Illinois, the tech community is looking to the universities to develop new ways of introducing students to STEM careers for 500,000+ jobs across the US.
On Anxiety
The reality is that while anxiety isn’t a superpower, it’s not a monster either. Anxiety is just the body’s response to stress, and there is such a thing as good stress.
The Power of Isolation
When we start with a world of possibilities, root out the roadblocks and impasses, and focus our attention on them, we are harnessing the power of isolation without compromising on imagination.
Experiential Learning Through Cultural Immersion
Experiential learning through cultural immersion leads to change better than traditional method, especially for achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion outcomes.
Contingent Self-Esteem: Why Your Employees Need Permission and What to Do About It
Millennials are the generation that is most likely to believe worth must be earned.