A Sutton-Bey Blogs
Welcome to the official blog of A Sutton-Bey, where transformative leadership meets real-world impact. Led by Alia Sutton-Beyâa visionary strategist in trauma-informed leadership and organizational equityâthis space offers insights, tools, and reflections to help leaders, teams, and institutions create psychologically safe and inclusive environments. Explore thought leadership rooted in DEIB, workforce strategy, and sustainable change.
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There were moments in my career when I felt like I was doing everything rightâworking twice as hard, proving my worth, staying late, saying âyesâ to every opportunity. And yet, I still found myself st...
The Cost of Silence: Why Black Women Canât Afford to Ignore Microaggressions in the Workplace
âI didnât want to seem like the âangry Black woman.ââ
âI told myself it wasnât a big deal.â
âI felt lik...
Itâs not just about what you knowâitâs about who you know and who knows you. This concept of social capitalâthe relationships and networks that provide access to opportunitiesâis one of the most power...
Did you know that for every 100 men promoted to manager, only 58 Black women are given the same opportunity? This disparity creates a âbroken rungâ on the career ladder, making it even harder for Blac...
When we think of workforce development programs, much of the conversation revolves around program design: curricula, performance metrics, and placement strategies. However, one essential component is ...
Did you know that 70% of employees say they avoid difficult conversations at work because they donât feel safe speaking up? Now imagine one of them finally comes to you and says, 'I donât feel psych...
Are you making decisions behind closed doors? If so, you may be unintentionally abusing your power and negatively impacting your workplace culture. The importance of transparent decision-making in lea...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have faced both scrutiny and challenges. Recent legal decisions, including a notable Supreme Court ruling, have cast shadows over workplace DEI programs, raising...
In today's organizational landscape, middle managers are the unsung heroes. Often, they start as exemplary front-line workers, excelling in their roles. But when leadership recognizes their potential ...
As an advocate for trauma-informed practice and creating healing spaces in the workplace, I've observed a growing concern that needs addressing: the impact of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) on organ...
