Author: Mary-Frances Winters

The Buzz: Why Are More Black People Dying By Suicide?

The Buzz: Why Are More Black People Dying By Suicide?

Posted by | Feb 3, 2022 | , | 0

* Content Warning: this post includes discussion of mental health struggles and death by suicide within the broader context of systemic racism. * We may never know the pain that these young Black people were experiencing that led to them taking their own lives, but we can surmise that their mental state was such that they saw no other alternative. On the heels of several tragic losses, it feels appropriate that the theme for Black History Month this year is Black Health and Wellness. 

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The Buzz: 3 Workforce Shifts that Matter to DEIJ

The Buzz: 3 Workforce Shifts that Matter to DEIJ

Posted by | Jan 13, 2022 | , | 0

The way we think about work will never be the same again, and it has real implications for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). The Great Resignation, remote/hybrid arrangements, and new attitudes about work all have profound implications for DEIJ work. It is a worker’s market. Unemployment rates are low; people are quitting in record numbers. If you did not believe before that diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is the answer, you should believe it now.

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The Buzz: The Year of Abundance and Appreciation

The Buzz: The Year of Abundance and Appreciation

Posted by | Nov 18, 2021 | , | 0

For the past several years, I have designated a Winters Group theme for the year. The theme for 2022 is abundance and appreciation. We live in a society where most people operate from a scarcity mindset whether they are conscious of it or not. The culture wars that are escalating right now have their roots in hatred and fear, fueled by a scarcity mentality — “If I give you more, then I get less” — rather than a worldview that there is more than enough for us all if we share.

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The Buzz: The Hypocrisy of It All

The Buzz: The Hypocrisy of It All

Posted by | Oct 14, 2021 | , | 0

Let’s continue to call out the lies and the hypocrisy that are being normalized while the truth is being weaponized. We need to stop purporting to be the best nation on the planet. We need a lot more humility where we talk about “striving to do better” rather than touting our superiority. Superior in whose eyes? Our so-called democracy is in deep trouble, and at this juncture the fifty-some percent of us who are committed to living up to what the Constitution has yet to make good on need to speak up, communicate with our elected officials, vote, and in any other way possible, change this dangerous trajectory.

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A Point of View: Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Cultures in a VUCA World

A Point of View: Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Cultures in a VUCA World

Posted by | Sep 16, 2021 | , | 0

Clearly the unrelenting COVID-19 Pandemic and all of the associated repercussions, the racial reckoning, the impact of climate change, and political polarization of epic proportions have left many of us confused, frustrated, and anxious about our future. Work will never be the same as it was before the Pandemic. We have great opportunities even in this VUCA world to develop new inclusive practices that enhance the work experience for all. It will not be easy, requiring intentionality, a willingness to radically change, and new leadership skills.

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Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change

Racial Justice at Work book cover

Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy and Belonging Across Differences

We Can’t Talk About That At Work! (Second Edition)

Cover of the book We Can't Talk about That at Work (Second Edition) by Mary-Frances Winters and Mareisha N Reese

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