by Heather Fuller | Feb 22, 2021 | General, Heather Fuller, News
Empathy goes beyond sympathy and compassion. It allows for a deeper understanding of others and their circumstances. Being empathetic does not imply weakness or being a pushover. Quite the contrary – empathy is a superpower that can improve us as individuals and make us better at our jobs.
by Heather Fuller | Sep 17, 2020 | General, Heather Fuller, News
Diversity improves most groups or endeavors. Diversity in a workplace encourages creativity and innovation and brings together a variety of views that result in better ideas. Diversity in positions of power is essential, particularly the judicial…
by Heather Fuller | Apr 24, 2020 | General, Heather Fuller, News
After I paused my legal career to raise three children, I faced hurdles when I tried to re-enter the workforce. I lacked a network and opportunities and faced the implicit bias that I was too old and had lost my edge.
by Heather Fuller | Sep 18, 2019 | General, Heather Fuller, News
In a country that doesn’t even mandate that all employers must guarantee that you can return to your job following the birth or adoption of a child, North Carolina has made a significant step forward in a system that is archaic in comparison to other industrialized...
by Heather Fuller | Apr 5, 2019 | General, Heather Fuller, News
The professional dress code may have changed over the years, but the importance of dressing the part has not. There was a time when I would not walk into federal court or even my office unless I were wearing a suit, stockings, and heels. Now in the age of “business...