Jefferson DarrellMay 63 minCan we 'level up' on inclusion?When an organization begins the process of examining and addressing their own diversity, equity and inclusion standards, a lot of...
Scott DagostinoFeb 22 minDon't Give In to the Great ResignationIf there’s one phrase we’ve heard too often in the past year of this pandemic (aside from “unprecedented times”) it’s “The Great...
Jefferson DarrellDec 7, 20214 minChange Management Lessons 2December 7, 2021 For today’s flavour of Secret Sauce, I’ll discuss some difficult lessons that I have learned about change management,...
Jefferson DarrellSep 28, 20213 minChange Management Lessons 1September 28, 2021 For today’s flavour of Secret Sauce, I’ll discuss some difficult lessons that I have learned about change management,...
Jefferson DarrellJul 7, 20214 minCode-Switching: What’s on Your Dial?July 7, 2021 For today’s flavour of Secret Sauce, let’s dig deeper on the concept of “code-switching,” especially as it relates to...
Jefferson DarrellMay 29, 20212 minActions Before WordsMay 29, 2021 This past week marked one year since the world watched in horror as Minneapolis citizen George Floyd was murdered by a white...
Jefferson DarrellApr 5, 20212 minMeritocracy: Winners & LosersOriginally published April 5, 2021 "Lord, give me the confidence of a mediocre White man." - Sarah Hagi Actor/comedian Chris Rock was...
Jefferson DarrellMar 6, 20212 minWhat, can't you take a joke?Originally published March 6, 2021 The workplace sitcom SUPERSTORE is now in its sixth and final season, never that big a ratings hit....
Jefferson DarrellJan 11, 20212 minThe Double StandardOriginally published January 11, 2021 The Double Standard. This article is about privilege, specifically white privilege. I talk a lot...
Jefferson DarrellNov 1, 20202 minBack to School with Systemic RacismOriginally published November 1, 2020 Often, when racism is brought up in the workplace, people’s immediate knee jerk reaction is “I’m...
Jefferson DarrellSep 1, 20202 minSecret SauceFirst Secret Sauce Issue Welcome to Breakfast Culture's blog and newsletter SECRET SAUCE. We call it SECRET SAUCE because, well that’s...
Jefferson DarrellJun 5, 20204 minGet Comfortable with Uncomfortable ConversationsOriginally published on June 5, 2020 One of my favourite writers is James Baldwin. His writing is unapologetic, unfiltered and unique. If...
Jefferson DarrellJun 3, 20202 min(Cautiously) Hopeful for Transformative ChangeOriginally published June 3, 2020 It’s been a difficult 48 hours. I have not felt this emotional since 9/11. Anger. Frustration. Sadness....
Jefferson DarrellJun 20, 20192 minKeeping Pride in a Rainbow ClosetOriginally published on June 20, 2019 Happy Pride Month! It’s that magical time of year where 20 per cent of the population (according to...