I recently attended the National Summit on Antiracism in Public Relations and Communications organized by AntiracismPR and McMaster MCM in Canada. Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect - so often these conversations end up being a dainty dance around difficult truths. I was pleasantly surprised from the get-go. Speakers were informative, data driven and … Continue reading Bringing equity and inclusion to Public Relations and Communications – #Antiracismpr
How to Cultivate Empathy: Stand in their Shoes
Photo credit: Arlene Amitirigala This is part of the series Lessons from the Backseat...I remember the precise moment five years ago when I realized that my daughter, Lauren, understood the meaning of empathy. Tears were streaming down her face when I picked her up from elementary school. Sitting in the backseat with her brother, she … Continue reading How to Cultivate Empathy: Stand in their Shoes
“I Don’t Know How To Not Invite Them”
Party in progress. Photo credit Arlene Amitirigala. All rights reserved. This is part of the series Lessons from the Backseat…I was getting impatient with my daughter, Lauren. We were a month away from her 9th birthday and I had made a simple request – pick a maximum of seven friends to invite to your party, … Continue reading “I Don’t Know How To Not Invite Them”
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