Author Archives: Shereena Hussein
Were you ever the “first in your family” to do something?
Every now and again, at family get-togethers, someone talks about how I was the “first” in the family at something. I was the first in a few generations of my family to: 🙂 Get a post graduate degree 🤔 Go to … Continue reading
Don’t be lazy – make the effort to learn how to pronounce names.
So friends, yes I get it. Some names are really tricky to pronounce. Especially if those sounds are not part of the English language – or are uncommon. But in the spirit of being inclusive, you owe it to others … Continue reading
When should bias training be scheduled in the workplace?
Friends, in my post yesterday, I highlighted how our biases shape us, without us even being aware of some of these. 🤔 Now many organisations are trying to do the right thing by creating inclusive workplaces – and they schedule … Continue reading
How to test if you have biases.
Friends, I suspect that many of us think we don’t really have biases. And that we are generally good, decent human beings. And that we are fair. And I’m sure we all are. But biases are mostly invisible and unconscious, … Continue reading
Everyone deserves to have a quitting buddy
Friends – do you have someone, anyone in your life who will tell you the unvarnished truth, and ask you the hard questions? Let’s say you are dating someone and it’s tough because all you seem to do is quarrel. … Continue reading
Three books I am (re)reading during the holidays…
What I am rereading: How to Know a Person by David Brooks – This book goes into the heart of how to really see, understand and value a human being. I have already read this book and loved it because … Continue reading
A hello to the people coming into my life….
I am a people person – I get a lot of joy and contentment from talking to people and helping them as much as I can. I am also always in learning mode – which means the sources of my … Continue reading
Don’t talk about the time your manager was not good to you.
I’ve noticed that in nearly all posts where we talk about leadership, we remember those managers: Who have shown poor behaviours Who have done wrong by us Who made our lives difficult I rarely see comments from managers who claim … Continue reading
My focus for 2024…
Friends, 2024 is going to be about these three things for me: Community. Connections. Compassion. Community because we all want to belong. Connections because every single one of us wants to be seen, heard, understood and valued. Compassion – for … Continue reading