Jefferson Darrell
The reality of fantasy
Like many kids, I would escape from the trials of ordinary life through fantasy and science fiction books and films. One of my favourites...
Jefferson Darrell
- Aug 4
- 3 min
10,000 people agree: let's get started
In our diversity, equity and inclusion work with our clients, one of the first, biggest and most common questions that comes up is… what...
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Jefferson Darrell
- May 6
- 3 min
Can 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...
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Scott Dagostino
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Don't Give In to the Great Resignation
If there’s one phrase we’ve heard too often in the past year of this pandemic (aside from “unprecedented times”) it’s “The Great...
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Jefferson Darrell
- Dec 7, 2021
- 4 min
Change Management Lessons 2
December 7, 2021 For today’s flavour of Secret Sauce, I’ll discuss some difficult lessons that I have learned about change management,...
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Jefferson Darrell
- Sep 28, 2021
- 3 min
Change Management Lessons 1
September 28, 2021 For today’s flavour of Secret Sauce, I’ll discuss some difficult lessons that I have learned about change management,...
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Jefferson Darrell
- Jul 7, 2021
- 4 min
Code-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...
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Jefferson Darrell
- May 29, 2021
- 2 min
Actions Before Words
May 29, 2021 This past week marked one year since the world watched in horror as Minneapolis citizen George Floyd was murdered by a white...
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Jefferson Darrell
- Apr 5, 2021
- 2 min
Meritocracy: Winners & Losers
Originally published April 5, 2021 "Lord, give me the confidence of a mediocre White man." - Sarah Hagi Actor/comedian Chris Rock was...
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Jefferson Darrell
- Mar 6, 2021
- 2 min
What, 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....
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Jefferson Darrell
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
The Double Standard
Originally published January 11, 2021 The Double Standard. This article is about privilege, specifically white privilege. I talk a lot...
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Jefferson Darrell
- Nov 1, 2020
- 2 min
Back to School with Systemic Racism
Originally published November 1, 2020 Often, when racism is brought up in the workplace, people’s immediate knee jerk reaction is “I’m...
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Jefferson Darrell
- Sep 1, 2020
- 2 min
Secret Sauce
First Secret Sauce Issue Welcome to Breakfast Culture's blog and newsletter SECRET SAUCE. We call it SECRET SAUCE because, well that’s...
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Jefferson Darrell
- Jun 5, 2020
- 4 min
Get Comfortable with Uncomfortable Conversations
Originally published on June 5, 2020 One of my favourite writers is James Baldwin. His writing is unapologetic, unfiltered and unique. If...
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Jefferson Darrell
- Jun 3, 2020
- 2 min
(Cautiously) Hopeful for Transformative Change
Originally published June 3, 2020 It’s been a difficult 48 hours. I have not felt this emotional since 9/11. Anger. Frustration. Sadness....
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Jefferson Darrell
- Jun 20, 2019
- 2 min
Keeping Pride in a Rainbow Closet
Originally published on June 20, 2019 Happy Pride Month! It’s that magical time of year where 20 per cent of the population (according to...
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