Did you just say, ‘I don’t see color’?

by admin | Jan 5, 2018 | Culture, Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Engagement, Experience, Inclusion, Leadership, Mindfulness, Race

Understanding the Impact of Colorblindness in Society: Why ‘I Don’t See Color’ Matters Whenever I hear someone say, “I don’t see color”, I cringe. I take a deep breath and begin to unpack, understand, and hopefully inform the person...

The Heart of a Meaningful Staff Retreat

by admin | Oct 9, 2017 | Culture, Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Engagement, Experience, Inclusion, Leadership

How a Powerful Staff Retreat to the Holocaust and African American History Museums Transformed Our Team’s Perspective I’ve been on many retreats in my career; however, this past staff retreat was unique and impactful. In September, the Art with a Heart team...

Millennial Ambassador: The Leaders Behind the Movement

by MaryBeth Hyland | Sep 5, 2017 | Culture, Diversity, Engagement, Experience, Inclusion, Leadership, Millennial, Research, Tribes

Unveiling the Power of High Achieving Millennials: How SparkVision’s Research Ignited a Movement in Workplace Culture Last summer, sitting around my dining room table with SparkVision’s first-ever intern, an idea was born.  I was fed up with being told...

Total Eclipse of the Soul

by MaryBeth Hyland | Aug 22, 2017 | Culture, Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Engagement, Experience, Inclusion, Leadership, Millennial, Personalities, Race, Reflection, Values

This past weekend, something profound happened. Twelve incredible women from diverse backgrounds came together for a retreat in Deep Creek Lake. Most of them didn’t know more than one other person, yet they enthusiastically trusted me and my partner, Nakeia Drummond,...

Advice for Graduates: What I Wish I Received

by MaryBeth Hyland | May 26, 2017 | Emotional Intelligence, Engagement, Experience, Inclusion, Leadership, Millennial, Reflection

Essential Life Lessons for Graduates: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Last night was a super proud mama bear, a warm-fuzzy milestone in the life of one of the most special people in my tribe. Morgan graduated high school. For those who don’t know me personally,...

3 Ways to Improve your Cultural Awareness  

by admin | May 22, 2017 | Culture, Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Engagement, Experience, Inclusion, Leadership, Millennial, Mindfulness, Race, Reflection

Cultural Awareness is an important key to improving relationships with people from different backgrounds. Here are a few ways to step outside of your comfort zone and increase your cultural awareness.   1. Learn From Others   One way I believe we can increase cultural...