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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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What if accountability didnât have to mean punishment?
In my work with young adultsâespecially those navigating systems that have failed or forgotten themâconversations around consequences come up of...
The national conversation around workforce development is reaching a critical point. Currently, federal policy is undergoing a significant overhaul: proposed changes to the Workforce Innovation and Op...
Weâve been told to work twice as hard.
To stay ready so we donât have to get ready.
To smile while navigating microaggressions, unclear expectations, and resistance from systems we didnât design.
B...
Letâs talk about the phrase that turns heads, curls eyebrows, and occasionally elicits an eye-roll: âtrauma-informed.â
Why are we still talking about trauma in the workplace? Isnât that a job for the...
âShow me the moneyâ is more than a pop culture catchphraseâitâs a rallying cry for anyone whoâs ever been underpaid, overlooked, or undervalued. During our recent Essence of Ujima leadership session o...
Leadership is more than holding a titleâitâs about making the right decisions in the moments that matter most. Yet, for Black women navigating corporate spaces, entrepreneurship, and community leaders...
Lately, Iâve been talking with frustrated leaders. The frustration? Their teams arenât living up to the ethos of the organizationâthe culture, values, and work ethic theyâve worked so hard to establis...
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...
