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Thankful for Leaders Who Love (1 of 4) | L = Listening
Welcome to November, the month of Thanksgiving, and a time for reflection, gratitude, and, of course, a delicious feast with loved ones....

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Nov 4, 20232 min read


The Scary Trend Around Diversity (4 of 4) | You Can Co-Create the Future
Real change requires effort, but it's an effort worth making. It's about acknowledging that diversity, equity, inclusion and especially...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Oct 28, 20231 min read


The Scary Trend Around Diversity (3 of 4) | Three Questions to Ponder
First, and perhaps most crucially: Is diversity still relevant? The answer is a resounding yes. Diversity brings different people,...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Oct 21, 20231 min read


The Scary Trend Around Diversity (2 of 4) | Generational Awareness
The Silent Generation and Baby Boomers grew up during a time when the civil rights movement was at its peak. They witnessed monumental...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Oct 14, 20231 min read


The Scary Trend Around Diversity (1 of 4) | Corporate Consciousness Compromised
Today I’m kicking off my annual look at “What’s scary about DEI work” to coincide with Halloween. All month, I’m going to be talking...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Oct 7, 20231 min read


Laboring for Justice as a Labor of Love (5 of 5) | Power to the People Through Legal Empowerment
People like attorney Joseph Richardson, managing Partner with the McCune Law Group where he leads the firm’s Racial & Economic...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Sep 30, 20231 min read


Laboring for Justice as a Labor of Love (4 of 5) | Active Justice As an Equalizer
The decline in commitment to DEI in corporate America is not an insurmountable challenge. It's a wake-up call for each one of us to...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Sep 23, 20231 min read


Laboring for Justice as a Labor of Love (3 of 5) | Justice is Not Passive
Let me be clear on this next point: I am not a “sue-happy” individual. However, sometimes reminding organizations of their commitments...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Sep 16, 20231 min read


Laboring for Justice as a Labor of Love (2 of 5) | Justice For All Means Justice for ALL
We're witnessing a disheartening parallel between the arguments made against affirmative action and the wavering commitment to DEI within...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Sep 9, 20231 min read


Laboring for Justice as a Labor of Love (1 of 5) | Sacrificing to Gain Recognition
If you’ve been following my podcasts for a while now, you know that in September, I focus on the theme of “Laboring for Justice as a...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Sep 2, 20231 min read


Supreme Court Decisions and Destinies (4 of 4) | Support the Cause, Stay the Course
It is a challenging road ahead, but one that is filled with immense potential. Each of us can choose to take this challenge to fulfill...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Aug 25, 20231 min read


Supreme Court Decisions and Destinies (3 of 4) | Making Shift Happen
The new era we face presents both challenges and opportunities. While some companies may be tempted to retreat from their DEI efforts,...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Aug 18, 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 11, 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.
Aug 4, 20231 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 29, 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 22, 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 15, 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 8, 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.
Jul 1, 20232 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 24, 20231 min read
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