I hear the question, in one form or another, repeated by executives in every setting: "How do I hold people accountable for positive results?" The more fundamental question is this: How do you, their boss, perceive your role and theirs? My experience with executives, confirmed in reliable studies is this: The number one predictor for… Continue reading Holding People Accountable
Author: Frank Staropoli
The Power of Purpose and Belief
Home-Bound White Action
Here is a concrete opportunity to step up and speak out. First some background: Rochester is at or near the top of numerous national statistical lists defining racial inequity. Perhaps no local institution embodies these tragic failures more than the Rochester City School District. New York State stepped in two years ago, appointing a Distinguished… Continue reading Home-Bound White Action
The Virus + Black = Double Jeopardy
To my white friends: In the past ten days or so, as my family and I see COVID-19 looming and disrupting our lives, I had set aside my "work" on race/racism. That is a privilege I have as a white person. No doubt you too are coping with this crisis. Still, I invite you to… Continue reading The Virus + Black = Double Jeopardy
Being Black: Dangerous for Your Health
I’m grateful to present another excellent guest entry. This post was penned by John Strazzabosco, author of Ninety Feet Under: What Poverty Does to People. An earlier version originally appeared in RochesterBeacon (2/14/20) with the title “Living Her Science” and is re-published here with his generous permission. When Dr. Amani Allen enters a room what… Continue reading Being Black: Dangerous for Your Health
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