Mark Entrekin's Blog

The HMO Tsunami! HMO, HMO, HMO (Here’s My Opinion)!

Let us take a lighthearted, meaningful look at a well-known acronym: HMO. Traditionally, it stands for Health Maintenance Organization and in the '...

EII and Accountability: Measuring progress and fostering responsibility. 

In today’s world, as we see it filled to possibly overflowing, with shifting political priorities and social tensions, Divers...

Leadership Matters: From Absence to Excellence

Leadership cannot be just about titles, corner offices, or who talks the loudest in meetings!

It must be about guiding ourselves and others through com...

EII and Intersectionality: Addressing the unique challenges of intersecting identities

Wow, what a title, right?

 Let us start with understanding intersectionality. What is it?

 Intersectionality i...

Courage and Vulnerability matter!

As Brené Brown wrote in her book, Daring Greatly, "Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re n...

From Bipartisan Gridlock to Copartisan Collaboration

What the ..partisan?

Can you imagine riding a bicycle with the wheels going in opposite directions? In most situations, the back wheel has the po...

Reality Check: Ditch the Fake, Find the Facts

Okay, let's be honest: we're drowning in info. It's like trying to find a decent parking spot in a hurricane. Everyone's shouting their "truth," and some...

EII in Action: Real-world success stories

As leaders – whether at work, in our families, or our social circles – we have a choice. 

We can be the person who tries to hoard all the spotlight by tryin...

EII and the Power of Unity: Bridging divides and creating belonging

It is possible, we can imagine a place where everyone feels encouraged, inspired, and included. 

Unity, friendships and partnershi...

Unlock Your Inner Calm

Have you ever felt like life's a bit of a juggling act? Between work, family, and everything else, it is easy to feel pulled in a million directions. You are not alone! We all ...

EII as a Skill Set: Building inclusive leadership and making DEI achievable.

Encouragement, Inspiration and Inclusion (EII) is a universal key that unlocks not just Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D...

Madness Only on the Court

March Madness—doesn’t the name conjure images of thrilling pandemonium with buzzer-beater 3-point shots and Cinderella teams that disrupt brackets? People who are deeply eng...

The "Why" Behind EII: Making DEI Tangible

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential principles in creating more just and inclusive environments. However, many, including our top leaders, s...

Building Safe Futures: Creating Spaces Where Everyone Feels Safe

Don’t we all deserve to live in communities where we feel safe—safe from violence at home, at work, and in our neighborhoods? But too ...

Unity is one of the most powerful forces in life. 

It is about coming together, supporting each other, and working toward something bigger than us. 

But let us be clear—Unity does not mean we all ha...

The Truth About DEI: How Encouragement, Inspiration, and Inclusion Lead the Way!

What does the acronym DEI stand for? "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" are the foundation. Many do not understand this...