An Equity Reflection Through the One Step At A Time Lens "Same story. Still no justice." This phrase captures a familiar and painful cycle in our landscape --- moments of public outrage, followed by silence, followed by repetition. Name change. Headlines fade. But the underlying systems remain largely untouched. "Still no Justice" is not just a headline --- it is a lived reality for many communities and families who wait for systems to work as promised. This phrase asks us to

As the year draws to a close, many leaders feel a mix of emotions - pride in what was accomplished, fatigue from sustained demands, and uncertainty about what lies ahead. In times like these, leadership is not only about strategy or execution; it is about intentional pauses. At One Step at a Time Consulting, we believe that meaningful progress begins with reflection. This season invites us to reset, restore , and renew - not as abstract ideas, but as practical leadership pra

At One Step at a Time Consulting, we believe that gratitude is not only a personal virtue- it is a leadership practice rooted in equity, empathy, and connection. Leading with gratitude invites us to slow down, recognize one another's humanity, and create space for appreciation across difference. In today's world, where many teams are navigating uncertainty, burnout, and division, gratitude becomes a stabilizing force. It shifts leadership from command to connection, from scar

The attacks we are experiencing on DEI are not just ideological - but have some real-world consequences for individuals, families, and...

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The confluence of the pandemic, the economic crash, racism, and violence battering everyone is deeply saddening and aching for the nation...

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are...