The Element of Inclusion

I talk about your Inclusion Journey all the time. Find out about an author who’s talking about your Equity Journey Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: How the author shares a habit of mine Why this book was so well written 4 Types of conversations you can start Play the episode for more … The Waymakers [Book Review] Read More » The post The Waymakers [Book Review] appeared first on E...

Chief Diversity Officers are committed to building Inclusion Find out why some organisations makes this impossible Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: How a simple Economics principle explains your Diversity problems at work How Grifters are able to repeatedly scam organisations Why Chief Diversity Officers are fixated on the wrong numbers Play the … The Dirty Secret of Inclusion Wor...

You’re lucky if Inclusion is NOT part of your day job Find out about the advantages you have that you may not be aware of. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: How your standards will make you a leader Why you are free to think for yourself Why you get to focus on … The Huge Advantage You Have If Inclusion Is NOT Part of Your Day Job Read More » The post The Huge Advantage You Have If...

You’re the Hero of your Inclusion Journey Find out you need to be aware of your Macguffin Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I think this theoretical model is useful for you How this is related to my PhD work and my mission to help you 4 responses to Diversity that … Why You Need To Be Aware Of Your MacGuffin On Your Inclusion Journey Read More » The post Why You Need To Be Aw...

Not enough people talk about how everyday leaders influence Inclusion where you work Find out an interesting model that explains how you leaders respond to Diversity practices. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I think this theoretical model is useful for you How this is related to my PhD work and … 4 Ways Everyday Leaders Respond To Diversity Practices Read More » The post 4...

Last year I covered a lot of books related to Diversity & Inclusion Find out what I learned reviewing 30 books in 30 days. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I decided to create 60 Second Book Reviews 5 things all the “best DEI books” did well 4 ways people responded … What I Learned Reviewing 30 Books in 30 Days Read More » The post What I Learned Reviewing 30 Books in 30 Day...

So much of Inclusion is hindered by people competing with each other in unhealthy ways. Find out status contests waste everyone’s time. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How status contests mean that the people lose out My real life examples of sabotage caused by status contests How the Status Problem relates … How Status Contests Undermine Diversity and Inclusion In The Workplac...

Every year I make predictions about Diversity and Inclusion trends Find out why this year I’m holding myself more accountable. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I want to be accountable for my actions Why writing a book is no longer a priority for me How I’m going to be giving more … My Personal Accountability And A New Future Read More » The post My Personal Accountability And A N...

We need Game Changing Performance to create Inclusion Find out how from an author that claims to deliver Here are some key messages from this episode: The CAPE Process developed by the author The ADKAR model the author suggests for Chief Diversity Officers The challenges that mean Chief Diversity Officers are set up to fail … Diversity and Inclusion Matters [Book Review] Read More » The post Diver...

When it comes to Inclusion, it’s always best to cite other people Find out why the less ideas are yours the better Here are some key messages from this episode: The Google tactic I use to provide value to you The Inclusive function of this show that you may not have realised The game we … 5 Reasons Why You Should Always Cite Your Sources On Your Inclusion Journey Read More » The post 5 Reasons Why...

I get asked how to make better Inclusion decisions all the time. Find out the 3 insights we use with our clients Here are some key messages from this episode: What issues People Leaders tell us they want to address The challenge that DEI Leaders don’t like to share with others How I discovered the … 3 Insights to Help You Make Better Decisions About Inclusion Read More » The post 3 Insights to Hel...

Is it possible to become an expert by reading 3 books? Find out why I think it’s happening in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why expertise is but it’s nature exclusive How to become a 3 Book Diversity Expert Why I have mixed feelings about 3 … Can you become a Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books? Read More » The post Can you become a Divers...

I love reading books related to Diversity and Inclusion. Find out why other times I hate it. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I think many DEI books are Ghost written The Phantom Author I think I encountered How DEI authors fill out low content books Play the episode for more. Here … Why I Love and Hate Diversity & Inclusion Books Read More » The post Why I Love and Hate Diversity...

Is there such a thing as Acting White? If so why would anyone want to do that? Find out why in this fascinating book. Here are some key messages from this episode: How the 4 Stages of Racial Negotiation are used in the workplace 2 Powerful models of Discrimination you should understand How Racial Comforting … Acting White [Book Review] Read More » The post Acting White [Book Review] appeared first...

Diversity is such a hassle for leaders who just want to get on with the job Find out the real reason why some of them are so frustrated  Here are some key messages from this episode: What Leaders in dominant positions don’t like to discuss  How Behavioural Economics explains Diversity hiring issues  How we can … A Reason Why Leaders Get So Frustrated About Diversity Hiring That Doesn’t Get Discuss...

Groupthink is not something you want at work Find out how you can recognise the things that normally precede Groupthink. Here are some key messages from this episode: How Psychological Safety influences Groupthink   How Insulated Groups are vulnerable to Groupthink  Why Temporary Low Self Esteem can encourage Groupthink  Play the episode for more. Here … 3 Conditions That Cause Groupthink That No...

Groupthink is a word often used to justify why we need Diversity Find out you can recognise Groupthink where you work. Here are some key messages from this episode: 8 Symptoms of Groupthink you need to know  How peer pressure drives Groupthink  An exercise for you to check for Group think in your team Play … 8 Symptoms of Groupthink You Need To Know Read More » The post 8 Symptoms of Groupthink Yo...

Mainstream Diversity advice is tepid, weak and ineffective. Find out a book that presents a more radical approach.  Here are some key messages from this episode: Why this book says something no one else says  6 Lenses to view Organisational Culture  A 4 Step Approach to Organisational Development  Here are some key takeaways from this … ReWire: A Radical Approach To Tackling Diversity and Differen...

Here’s an 8 step process to Implement Diversity Management  Find out how you can put it into practice.  Here are some key messages from this episode: The 3 Levels of the 8 Step Process   Why the sequence of this process is crucial  The additional tasks required to make this work Play the episode for … An 8 Step Process To Bridge Your Diversity Management ‘Implementation Gap” Read More » The post A...

You’ve decided that Diversity is important  Find out what you need to consider before you implement a Diversity Management Strategy Here are some key messages from this episode: How Implementation Gaps emerge  The importance of normative statements as part of your Strategy  The 3 Features of this model most will ignore  Here are some key … 3 Things To Consider Before You Implement A Diversity Mana...

Being professional means I’m committed to ongoing learning as part of my development. Find out why we’re committed to ongoing learning as part of your development.  Here are some key messages from this episode: How this podcast is really pod learning  How this show makes you an Everyday Leader  The critical insight we offer than … 5 Reasons Why This Show Is Part of Your Continuing Professional Dev...

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I’ve learned we were wrong about Psychological Safety. Find out the The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I’m biased about this book Why Psychological Safety is transactional How Psychological Safety can lead to exploitation Here are some key takeaways from this episode: The 4 Stages of Psychological … The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety [Book Rev...

Lots of people are calling themselves Diversity Experts.  Find out 5 types of Diversity Expert you need to be aware of. Here are some key messages from this episode:  How Passionate Advocates signal privilege in their language How the Lived Experience prevents you asking crucial questions Why Industry Hoppers appear to be so impressive  Play the episode … 5 Types of Diversity Expert You Need To Un...

People think of Stoicism as a Philosophy, I think of it a practice. Find out how this informs our approach to Inclusion. Here are some key messages from this episode:  How to use Stoicism to find actionable answers to Inclusive challenges  The practical elements we bake into every episode The reason I avoid discussing things you … 3 Inclusive Lessons From Stoic Philosophy Read More » The post 3 In...