5 Things / ask better questions

I'm leading with a tiny bit of self-promotion. My company has a new website. I'd love to hear what you think.


Recently I was in a pitch meeting with a company when one of the senior leaders said bluntly: "I just don't know where to look for Black people with a PhD in statistics." 


I told him he was asking the wrong question. The better questions are: Why do we require a PhD in statistics? Is there another way to acquire those skills?


Ask better questions.


IBM agrees, at least about 4 year degrees. This week I learned that 43% of their open positions no longer require a 4 year degreeThis matters because higher education is not attainable or affordable for all in the U.S., especially for people of color. Removing degree requirements provides greater access to well-paying jobs which can reduce the racial wealth gap. 

Here are some things that inspired me this week:

Finally, this week begins LGBTQ History Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month continues until October 15. This is the time to do some programming or otherwise show your employees that your organization celebrates these beautiful communities. Reach out if we can help.


Thanks for all you do to build a more inclusive world-

Photograph by: Inc.

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