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Mindfulness Matters (4 of 4) | Musing
In mindfulness work, many people talk about using our own breath to be present in the moment – to ground ourselves in our breath can help...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Aug 26, 20221 min read


Mindfulness Matters (3 of 4) | Meditation
Ms. Deepa Purushothaman (per-shaw-tho-man), the author of the book The First, The Few, The Only, once joined me on my podcast to talk...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Aug 19, 20222 min read


Mindfulness Matters (2 of 4) | Mediation
To return to my D&I facilitation story - for starters, the sessions were held in Nevada during the summer. I’m sure that the heat...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Aug 12, 20222 min read


Mindfulness Matters (1 of 4) | Motivation
We’re in the swing of summer and in recent weeks, it’s gotten hot all across the nation. I hope you are staying hydrated and being...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Aug 5, 20221 min read


Leading by Unpacking (4 of 4) | Raising Awareness & Changing Culture
Andy Stanley once said, “Leadership is all about taking people on a journey. The challenge is that most of the time, we are asking...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Jun 24, 20222 min read


Leading by Unpacking (3 of 4) | It Starts in the C-Suite
Summertime is finally here and that means more opportunities to slow down and engage in conversations over coffee, tea, or your favorite...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Jun 17, 20222 min read


Leading by Unpacking (2 of 4) | Thinking About What You’re Thinking About
The last time you joined me, I introduced the evolution of my new leadership development concept about the guided self-discovery process...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Jun 10, 20222 min read


Leading by Unpacking (1 of 4) | A Brand New Concept
Hello, and welcome to our final series of my Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita Behind the Mic brief broadcasts. It’s been a reflective...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Jun 3, 20222 min read


Behind the Mic with Dr. Anita (9 of 9) | A Conversation that Converts-to-Action
Over the past eight weeks, I’ve shared with you insights from my season of reflection to gain clarity, glimpses into who I am, the...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
May 27, 20221 min read


Behind the Mic with Dr. Anita (8 of 9) | Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and the C-Suite
When I lead Mastermind groups for C-suite leadership teams, I help them link DIB to Workforce sustainability | Being a good corporate...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
May 20, 20222 min read


Behind the Mic with Dr. Anita (7 of 9) | 3 Practices of Thriving Communities & Corporate Cultures
Conducting research for my Ph.D. introduced me to the three practices of thriving communities which are the Practice of the Table | The...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
May 13, 20221 min read


Behind the Mic with Dr. Anita (6 of 9) | Belonging Should be a Top Priority for Leadership
We know when we DON’T have a sense of belonging, even though we may not be able to put our finger on what the problem is. And when we DO...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
May 6, 20221 min read


Behind the Mic with Dr. Anita (5 of 9) | What Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging is and is NOT
I encourage people to explore both the existing individual and corporately curated ABCs, or Attitudes, Beliefs, and Conversations we hold...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Apr 29, 20221 min read


Behind the Mic with Dr. Anita (4 of 9) | My Approach to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
As a Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, also known as DIB, Consultant, I help C-suite leaders & teams navigate complexity and change...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Apr 22, 20221 min read


Behind the Mic with Dr. Anita (3 of 9) | Who is Dr. Anita?
I’ve been thinking about this question a lot lately and when I look back over my career, I realized that I’ve partnered with others for...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Behind the Mic with Dr. Anita (2 of 9) | Intention, Clarity & Purpose
Leaning into 2022 with intention has led to really thinking about what I’m thinking about, which is known as metacognition. Like...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Apr 8, 20221 min read


Behind the Mic with Dr. Anita (1 of 9) | A New Season
Welcome to spring, which officially arrived about two weeks ago. We often think of this season as an opportunity for new beginnings and...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Belonging is a Matter of Perspective (4 of 4) | Full Court Press
Although this series of blogs was framed around the sport of basketball in recognition of March Madness, the focus has been on the...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Mar 25, 20221 min read


Belonging is a Matter of Perspective (3 of 4) | Drawing on the Bench
Hopefully you can make the linkages to the sport of basketball and the workplace, the different perspectives and lived experiences of...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Mar 18, 20221 min read


Belonging is a Matter of Perspective (2 of 4) |Flops, Fouls, and Facts
There may be an action by a player that the folks in the stands DID see that was precipitated by an action they DIDN’T see, which the...

Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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