As many influential women I have known who have impacted the civil rights of others, when I started my career in executive search, it was not with the intent to become an advocate, not just for my own rights, but for the rights of others. Rather, becoming an advocate was an inevitable step with each
The following is a speech given by Greg Pollock about his personal experience in the wake of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre. Greg is a good friend that I met at a Disability:IN conference several years ago and have worked with while he was at Dow and now PNC. The massacre at the Tree
I have learned a lot in my role as a disability sports and disability rights activist. I also looked back in my life to see where my resolve comes from. I am amazed by the links to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The five-hour ride from Oak Park, IL to Detroit always seemed to take
Growing up as a little girl in Memphis, I often heard the grown folks speak about how Dr. King came to help black sanitation workers in their stand for equality. The black sanitation workers had long endured racial discrimination, severely inequitable pay, and unsafe working conditions. They had attempted to organize a labor union and
When I work with my students in the Bender Leadership Academy programs, one of the key things I try to instill in them is the importance for people with disabilities to be independent. Many who have heard me speak know that my motto, when it comes to disability inclusion and employment, is Paychecks Not PityTM.
Let’s take a look at the three categories of interview questions (traditional, scenario-based, and behavioral interview questions) we mentioned earlier this week, to determine what they reveal about an applicant and how to apply the principles from our previous installment when answering all three types of questions. Traditional Interview Questions Traditional interview questions are tried
As we all know, interviewing well can mean the difference between being a hiring manager’s first or second choice – unfortunately being a hiring manager’s second choice does not include a job offer. This month, I want to take time to talk about the art of interviewing and address some of the common questions that
Over the years I have heard many stories from people within the disability community about discrimination they have faced in many facets of their lives. One of the most common mistakes that people make when they interact with people with disabilities is to assume the person isn’t capable because of their disability. This happens when
Everyone knows that “adulting” is hard; the good news is that learning to become a self-advocate now makes the transition to adulthood easier and builds key strengths that will help you to be successful as a student, an employee, and in your personal life. Why is Self-Advocacy Important for Youth with Disabilities? The truth is
What does it mean to be generous in the workplace? Is that generosity measured in dollars and cents, donations to the corporate sponsored nonprofits, or participation in office collections for a colleague’s birthday or the office pot luck holiday celebration? Or is workplace generosity something more than that? Every year I select a theme for