Cherrie Davis, Author at ShiftForward

“When A Company Gets It Right!” Forbes Announces 2023 Best Employers for Diversity!

Two things bring me immense joy, playing golf and observing humanity at its best. In this post, I want to toot the horn as loud as possible for a great client, Sempra Energy. I have been part of...

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The Critical Race to DEI—more than a theory

I am an expert on DEI. I am not sure why it started, but once I embraced it, I learned more. As I learned more, I was better able to help leaders forge a path that includes diversity...

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Get Ready to Take the Challenge–Time is Ticking!

The title of this blog, “Get Ready to Take the Challenge–Time is Ticking!”, is pretty bold. If you know me, you know bold is my business. If you’re new here, welcome! Get ready to be boldly uncomfortable—it’s needed...

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Brace for Impact

What we walked away from a year ago is coming back—NORMAL! And, if you believe that, I’ve got some land to sell you—never mind the mosquitos, it’ll be buildable in 10-100 years. If you are looking for what...

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Is Gaining Clarity Creating Information Fatigue?

Words like equality, diversity, inclusion, environment, social justice, equity, governance, and cultural awareness have become staples in our most recent conversations. We want to be making gains in these areas. In those discussions there are two ideas that...

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Do You Communicate The Plan?

There is nothing more detrimental to an organization than fragmented communication. How can anyone expect to move forward with clarity when you send a cloudy email. Then follow up with a face-to-face exchange where you leave the person...

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Keeping Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza All Year Through

“I will honour Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me.” ~Ebenezer Scrooge/Charles Dickens After a very long 2020, it is time for...

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Multifaceted Teams Need Vets

As the global pandemic continues, teams are finding themselves reaching out to global networks to meet demands. As a Veteran, I am excited about the potential for people like myself to apply the skills the military imparts, not...

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Get In the Pot!

I love to cook, and as the weather begins to turn, a big pot of New Orleans style gumbo comes rushing to the front of my mind…just this moment my taste buds went into full on dance mode!...

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Charter Your Own Waters

Since the pandemic, we have all become very familiar with the acronym PPE, known as the personal protective equipment, used by our healthcare workers, first responders, and anybody else in contact with the general public. I invite you...

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Author: Cherrie Davis