The Tweets Heard ‘Round The World. Early in the morning of  March 8th, International Women’s Day, the Twitter account of a little-known app called Pay Gap App, started by Francesca Lawson and Ali Fensome, had around 2,000 followers. On the Twitter bio of @paygapapp, the two young programmers posted “Employers, if you tweet about International […]

Kevin Keane, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Directed Action Inc. A few weeks ago I attended a Board retreat for TASC, an organization that works with middle schoolers, high schoolers and administrators to develop moral leaders who positively impact the world. As you might expect, the Board members are passionate servant leaders themselves. I was […]

We are honored to announce that Directed Action, Inc. (DAI) was awarded Small Business of the Year by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. DAI Executive Director Kevin Keane serves on the small business committee along with fellow awardees implementing inclusive procurement initiatives that make it easier for large companies in Los Angeles to […]

COVID-19 Lockdowns Test Companies’ Preparedness COVID-19 lockdowns across the world have forced millions to work from home, challenging companies to confront employee productivity. But many firms lack the knowhow, tools and policies to manage productivity effectively. Why it matters Despite the global disruption, companies need to ensure employees continue to perform up to expectations. “Companies […]

Effective communication goes beyond just using our words but includes other aspects such as non-verbal cues, emotional intelligence, and active listening. But, having to work from home can be difficult as written communication lacks non-verbal cues and tone of voice. To avoid misunderstandings and maintain clarity, here are a few tips to maintain effective communication. […]

If you have school-age children, you’re probably familiar with the phenomenon of the Pigeon who is not allowed to drive the bus from the book, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems. Kids love it because the pigeon asks, and pleads and begs and throws a tantrum and the kids get to […]