Organizational Ignition

May 1, 2026
By james mckim
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New IDEA Blog Volume 11: Leading with Intention: The Real Talk about Inclusion and Equity in Today’s Workplace

I was recently asked to speak about the impact of inclusion on organizational performance to a group of emerging leaders. The group was very curious and had several very thoughtful...

October 27, 2025
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New IDEA Blog Volume 10: How to Talk When Everyone’s Nervous to Talk

I was in Hanover recently, meeting with faculty and staff. Given the atmosphere in the state and the nation, they were nervous about speaking authentically and truthfully to and about...

October 2, 2025
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New IDEA Blog: Volume 9 – Fueling Growth Through Hiring & Retention

At the core of every thriving organization is not just the ability to hire well but also to inspire, retain, and develop talent. Leaders often find themselves navigating questions about...

August 11, 2025
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New IDEA Blog: Volume 8 – Creating a Culture of Feedback and Continuous Improvement

What is your relationship with “feedback”? I was recently working with a client with offices across the region to explore the notion of creating a culture where feedback is recognized...

July 8, 2025
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New IDEA Blog: Volume 7 – Advocating for Diversity, Denormalizing Bad Behavior, and Staying Sane in Challenging Times

I recently had the honor of speaking at the NH SBDC’s Small Business Network Hub. This is a quarterly gathering of organizations dedicated to providing assistance to entrepreneurs and small...

June 4, 2025
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New IDEA Blog: Volume 6 – Tackling Key Questions on Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Workplace @ Hult University

I recently had the honor of speaking to Professor Shelly Mitchell’s Business Management class at Hult University in Boston. As usual, I ask what questions they had about inclusion, diversity,...

May 16, 2025
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Conflict in the Workplace

During a recent session hosted by ABC VT/NH on Conflict in the Workplace, I was asked to address 2 questions: 1) How can I effectively de-escalate conflict involving strong personalities?...

May 3, 2025
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New IDEA Blog: Volume 5 – Navigating Bias

Recently, I facilitated a conversation with folks from the NH Fair Funding Project on bias. The questions the group wanted to explore were typical of what I hear when I...

April 14, 2025
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Navigating Pushback on DEI Article Published

What’s all the fuss about DEI these days? Find out in the article I wrote that was just published on the NH Center for Justice & Equity blog.

NH Justice of the Peace Association Learns About AI

Thanks to Judith Wilhelmy, Nancy Lavallee, and the NH Justice of the Peace Association (https://www.nhjpa.org/) for a great conversation this past Sunday on the use of AI for Justices of...

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