Happy June, everyone!
This month has brought us so much joy! For starters, June annually marks the worldwide celebration of PRIDE, which this year also marked the sixth anniversary of Marriage Equality in the United States. Throughout the month of June, we also celebrate Juneteenth, a celebration of Black liberation and Black culture. Although it has long been commemorated among Black Americans, Juneteenth was recently recognized as an official federal holiday. As a Black-owned and LGBTQ-led company, we couldn’t be more proud to be in the business of caring, where we embrace our mission of “helping the helpers.” We pride ourselves on the delivery of strategic business solutions that engage the unique experiences and strengths of our clients and their diverse stakeholders. We live our values, and we believe in keeping issues of social justice, inclusion, and equity at the forefront of our work, because #RepresentationMatters. Within this framework, we help top talent and teams learn how to be effective, maximize performance—and WIN.
As we cautiously and optimistically move forward into our second pandemic summer, the wide availability of vaccines and the loosening of restrictions for those who are vaccinated have ushered the return of some of our favorite summertime traditions. As endless images of cookouts, crawfish boils, and pool parties fill our social media timelines, there’s no denying that summer is officially here.
After an especially painful year in our country, we are even more grateful for the joys of summer. Our celebrations of freedom and community take on new meaning this year. During this season, we take things slower, spend more time outside, and plan summer vacations. And this year, small joys like belly laughs, tight hugs, and group gatherings never felt so BIG. As we greet the long days of summer and head into Minority Mental Health Month (July), it’s the perfect time to slow down our pace, prioritize respite, and try something new.
In the spirit of summertime, this edition of The Huddle will explore strategies to keep you cool in the face of burnout, highlight tips to improve your sleep, and identify how trying something new can bring joy to your life. We look forward to seeing you out and about this summer. Stay hydrated out there, friends!