The Element of Inclusion

Maybe it’s time to start paying ERG Leaders Find out why I don’t have an objective opinion on this! Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The central argument for paying ERG Leaders The risk that faces organisations that don’t pay them The reason my opinion on this isn’t objective and much more … Why You Should Consider Paying ERG Leaders Read More » The post Why You Should Consider...

Are you the kind of person who changes their behaviour based on who’s around you? Find out the name for this behaviour – it’s not what you think. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The difference between acquisitive and protective self-monitoring The type of people who may engage in self-monitoring My own … Self-Monitoring: A Diversity Behaviour You Need To Understand Read More »...

In February 2017, I officially became Dr. Jonathan Find out what happened that day that no one expected. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The tough time I had getting a PhD The misunderstanding I had after my exam 3 Lessons you can use in your life and much more Play the … The Unforgettable Day I Became Dr. Jonathan Read More » The post The Unforgettable Day I Became Dr. Jonatha...

Enough Already with the Business Case; that’s the message of an article that I don’t want you to miss Find out why, if you’re serious about Diversity, you need to pay attention to this Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An article that addresses the Business Case for Diversity in a way … Getting Serious About Diversity? Enough Already with the Business Case Read More » The post Ge...

Have you ever noticed how much rhetoric is used when talking about Diversity and Inclusion? Find out why this could be working against you Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An Ancient Greek perspective on a contemporary problem How Diversity & Inclusion narratives violate the Three modes of Persuasion My personal approach … The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion Read Mor...

New Year doesn’t always mean a New Start Find out why I want to encourage you to keep up your momentum in 2022 Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How you can stand out from the crowd How you can seek Inclusion where you work My habit for reading with purpose and … 3 Habits To Boost Inclusion All Year Round Read More » The post 3 Habits To Boost Inclusion All Year Round appeared fi...

Every year I make predictions about diversity and inclusion trends Find out what I got right about 2021 and my big predictions for 2022 Here are some key topics covered from this episode: My Top 3 Predictions for 2022 What I got right in 2021 The shifting agenda and much more Play the episode for … Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2021 & New Predictions for 2022 Read More » T...

When it comes to older people in the workplace Stereotypes not Facts do the Most Damage Find out why stereotypes about a person’s age, cause more damage than facts about a person’s age Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The relationship between Stereotype Threat and Age discrimination The patronising nature of age based … Why Stereotypes Are More Harmful Than Facts For Older Emplo...

Why do Racial Slurs remain prevalent in the workplace? Find out an answer I don’t think you’re going to expect! Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The 3 parties commonly involved in racial slurs The unexpected research findings with disturbing implications Who benefits from racial slurs and much more Play the episode … Why Do Racial Slurs Remain Prevalent in the Workplace? Read Mo...

Why are racial slurs so dangerous at work? Find out why our answer may not be what you expect Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why Racial Slurs are a classic form of discrimination How to distinguish Racial Slurs from “Banter” The damage caused by Racial Slurs and much more Play the … 3 Reasons Why Racial Slurs Are So Dangerous At Work Read More » The post 3 Reasons Why Racial S...

Are you emotional at work? Find out my thoughts on why some people are more emotional about their work than others Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An interesting observation from Store Greeters What debt collectors and flight attendants have in common Unpaid efforts you may be exerting and much more Play … The Emotional Labour of Diversity & Inclusion Read More » The post The E...

Do you believe in second chances? Find out what the DEI space is Doing for the Formerly Incarcerated Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why Stigma Plays a role in excluding the Formerly Incarcerated How the Formerly Incarcerated have skills that are not being used The social issues that organisations may not … Why Diversity & Inclusion Ignore the Formerly Incarcerated Read More »...

Some of you have realised that I’ve been taking you on a meta journey to inclusion the whole time Find out why our Meta Approach to inclusion is like no one else Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The Meta Skills I use to serve you The Meta Approaches we employ for … Why Our Meta Approach To Diversity & Inclusion Is Like No One Else Read More » The post Why Our Meta Approach To Di...

The business case for Diversity is one of my favourite topics for all the wrong reasons. Find out if it’s about the money or is about Justice? Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The influence of Milton Friedman on diversity narratives A huge limitation of this interesting research paper An useful example … Do You Promote The Business Case or Social Justice Case For Diversity? Read...

When we talk about Diversity are you thinking individual differences or group differences? Find out about Diversity in terms of Individual differences and Group Differences Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An unexpected Danish influence on Diversity Management How unconscious bias training signals your attitude to Diversity How your critics can help … Is Your Diversity Approach...

Are we all the same? Or all we all different? Find out why this matters when it comes to Inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: One of the features of our show that our audience loves A common issue that most people can’t deal with An awkward question from a PhD … The Sameness Difference Dilemma Read More » The post The Sameness Difference Dilemma appeared first on Element o...

You shouldn’t be surprised to hear that I love a podcast Why I want your help to tell me about other podcasts that our audience should know about Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Our values driven approach to podcasting The growth of podcasting as a medium My ongoing commitment to my … Why I’m Looking For Other Inclusion Based Podcasts Read More » The post Why I’m Looking For Ot...

One of the accusations that gets thrown around about organisations is that when it comes to inclusion their behaviour is performative Find out if we’re part of the problem. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An increasingly common accusation made against organisations Why we may contribute to a Performative environment What Digital … The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusi...

Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to distinguish between information about Diversity and Inclusion, and Propaganda? Find out how half curated truths are presented as information Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The Propaganda techniques found in Diversity & Inclusion How Propaganda hides behind \”education\” Why I empathise with the … The Propaganda Problem of Diversity...

You may have encountered people in the workplace speaking their truth Find out the difference between a person speaking THEIR truth and a person speaking THE truth Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why we have a distorted perspective of reality Why we should be careful about the \”truth\” Why reality is … The Big Inclusion Issue: Your Truth Vs. The Truth Read More » The post The...

Not all the claims you hear about Diversity & Inclusion are true. Find out why there maybe a need for some fact checking. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The disturbing discovery I made recently A habit I have that you don’t want to see An important issue about misinformation and much … Why Diversity & Inclusion Leaders Need To Be Fact Checked Read More » The post Why Diversity...

We review Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Don’t Happen And What You Can Do About It by Sheree Atcheson Find out why this book claims allyship is the key to unlocking the power of Diversity Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How this book makes you accountable An unanswered question I … Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Don’t Happen And What You Can Do About I...

When I talk about the term belonging, generally I’m quite critical Find out if it’s time to drop Belonging from the Diversity conversation Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An unpopular opinion about a growing Inclusion trend Brene Brown’s definition of Belonging An alternative approach I rarely take and much more Play … Is it Time To Drop Belonging From the Diversity Conversatio...

I’ve been reminded why so many leaders have so little respect for Diversity & Inclusion and the people who promote it Find out 3 reasons why leaders don’t respect Diversity & Inclusion where you work Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The shared beliefs that you should share The warning phrases you … Why Leaders Don’t Respect Diversity & Inclusion Where You Work Read More » The po...

The chances are you’re being misled by the “research” people use to support their claims about Diversity and Inclusion. Find out why nearly everyone ignores and I think it’s because most people don’t know any better Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Some shortcuts you should stop using The attraction of using … Why You’re Being Misled By Diversity & Inclusion Research Read More »...