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How do we still reach diversity goals and meet company objectives?

Leave a Comment / corporate, Leadership / Reginal G. Lyerly

In today’s business world, decision makers and hiring managers in every industry are looking at new ways to incorporate diversity principles to meet company objectives. Sometimes, semantics seem to be scrutinized more harshly than the function of the diversity principles themselves. In 2025, the business world may not convey the message out loud but the […]

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How does AI help create more diverse workplaces?

1 Comment / Business, corporate / Reginal G. Lyerly

Everywhere we look there is Artificial Intelligence. How does this look in a diverse workplace? This can be used to recruit a more diverse group of talent for an organization. According to the most recent data, 40% of companies around the globe report using Artificial Intelligence in their daily operations. Over 80% are either using

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Diverse Teams and Diverse Customer Bases

Leave a Comment / Business / Reginal G. Lyerly

Why would a business not want a diverse sales team and still want a diverse customer base? There are reasons why businesses may not want this to occur. A business might not want a diverse sales team while still aiming for a diverse customer base for several reasons, though this approach can come with risks.

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The Problem-Solving Ability of Diverse Sales Teams

Leave a Comment / corporate / Reginal G. Lyerly

We have entered a brand-new year with brand-new challenges. Views on diversity may change throughout the business landscape but the problems that require the expertise of a diverse sales team will never change. The problem-solving ability of diverse sales teams is notably enhanced due to their varied perspectives, experiences, and approaches to challenges. Here’s how

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Diverse Sales Teams and The Bottom Line

Leave a Comment / Business, Hiring / Reginal G. Lyerly

Every organization has a vested interest in improving their bottom line. Diverse Sales Teams are key in making this come into existence. We will look at several aspects that illustrate the increased revenue and diverse sales team correlations. Brand Loyalty: Consumers value organizations that make diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority. Companies with diverse teams

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The Inclusive Leader Always Belongs

1 Comment / Business, Leadership / Reginal G. Lyerly

Today, we spotlight the inclusive leader. Companies can have inclusive teams within their organization, but the example starts with the leader. In most situations, it is the leader who sets the tone and the pulse of the climate within an organization. What is an inclusive leader? An inclusive leader is someone who enables individuals to

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Teams of Teams

Leave a Comment / Business, Leadership / Reginal G. Lyerly

We all know teamwork is critical in every environment. This concept has never been new to any of us. We have all been a part of this concept-knowingly or unknowingly. The term “team of teams” has been recently popularized by retired US Army General Stanley McChrystal through his book titled Teams of Teams: New Rules

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Improving Sales Team Diversity

Leave a Comment / Business / Reginal G. Lyerly

All businesses want to improve sales and partnerships in their chosen area. One of the ways to achieve this is through diverse sales teams. We all know that workplace diversity is important for so many reasons. An inclusive environment can keep and attract its best talent. This can reduce the negative social effects of unconscious

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Bystander Intervention: To Intervene or Not Intervene

Leave a Comment / Business, Training / Reginal G. Lyerly

In today’s workplace, the optimal functional environment is critical to a company’s success. Generally, most people in a workplace want to do what is right for themselves, their company, and their co-workers. Our response to certain behaviors tells a narrative that words can’t express. Our workplaces are more and more diverse. This will not suddenly

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Unconscious Bias: Wiping Off Our Lenses For A Clearer View

Leave a Comment / Business, corporate, News / Reginal G. Lyerly

Today, we take a look at something that is present but is not always seen. For many people, this can be felt. Let’s set the stage by defining bias. Bias is generally defined as a prejudice in favor of or against a group, person, or thing. It is important to note that bias can be

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