Joe Kwon, The Connection Counselor

Diversity Bites

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Are you fed up with ineffective DEI initiatives that feel good in the moment, but don’t deliver lasting change? If so, join us on Diversity Bites—the only daily video podcast that explores strategies and insights to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Note: The views expressed are those of its host and guests. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/diversitybites/subscribe

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Joe Kwon, The Connection Counselor

Episodes

Elite 8 Marginalizing Methods: #8 Racial stereotyping 09.03.2023 12:59

TODAY We learn strategies and mindsets to deal with racial stereotyping by your coworkers, including how to communicate the impact effectively and reduce this behavior going forward. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: conn...

Elite 8 Marginalizing Methods: #7 The Backhanded compliment 08.03.2023 11:15

TODAY We learn about one of the most nefarious strategies deployed on a regular basis against underrepresented professionals - the backhanded compliment. It's important to prepare for this and we explore what you can do to neutralize and minimize this behavior in the future. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, i...

Elite 8 Marginalizing Methods: #6 Watch your Six 07.03.2023 9:59

TODAY We learn what often happens when an underrepresented professional begins to rise and enter levels or parts of an organization where they were previously excluded or not seen and what to do to protect yourself from those who would see you fail. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unl...

Elite 8 Marginalizing Methods: #5 Taking or stealing credit 06.03.2023 10:00

TODAY We learn some of the ins and outs of who can and should get credit for your work and how to navigate a common situation where your work may be stolen or not getting the proper attribution, which is terrible for your career. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performan...

Elite 8 Marginalizing Methods: #4 A rose by any other name 03.03.2023 10:42

TODAY We learn how mispronouncing, nicknaming, or substituting someone's name can be disrespectful and damaging to your career and how to effectively correct anyone, including the CEO and be perceived as a high performer for doing so. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher perf...

Elite 8 Marginalizing Methods: #3 The Shell Game 02.03.2023 9:46

TODAY We learn why you should not always assume that the reasons you are being told you are not being promoted are the real reasons and what you can do about it. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com C...

Elite 8 Marginalizing Methods: #2 Sins of omission 01.03.2023 8:27

TODAY We learn how inaction by others can be just as damaging to underrepresented professionals' career prospects as their actions. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from yo...

Elite 8 Marginalizing Methods: #1 Counterfeit help 28.02.2023 8:15

TODAY We learn why "help" offered to underrepresented professionals is not in your best interests and more importantly, not about helping you. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hear...

Are your managers willing to lose (good people) to win? ō͡≡o 27.02.2023 8:22

TODAY We take a look at how to tell what companies truly value and how managers handle their employees reflects this. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you so we've mad...

What "1984" can teach us about white supremacy ō͡≡o 24.02.2023 12:53

TODAY We lean on the book 1984 to stimulate some thinking about the nature of systemic racism and white supremacy SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you so we've made it...

When do words matter and when do they not? ō͡≡o 23.02.2023 10:22

TODAY We learn about the relative power and powerlessness of words in the context of inclusion SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you so we've made it easy to leave us a...

What do you do when you fall short? ō͡≡o 22.02.2023 7:27

TODAY We learn strategies and mindsets needed to survive and thrive when you have failed to meet a goal SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you so we've made it easy to l...

Elaine Lin Hering on unlearning silence (×﹏×) 21.02.2023 1:02:10

OUR GUEST Elaine Lin Hering is Managing Partner of Triad Consulting Group and a Lecturer at Harvard Law School. She works with leaders to diagnose challenges and build capacity in negotiation, influence, and conflict management skills. She has worked on six continents and facilitated executive education at Harvard, Dartmouth, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. She coaches women and minorities navigating execu...

The Three Ghosts of Racism 21.02.2023 6:57

TODAY We learn strategies and mindsets needed to create a better future for all humans using some lessons from A Christmas Carol SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you s...

Know and negotiate your worth - magic tip! ō͡≡o 20.02.2023 10:05

TODAY We learn strategies and mindsets needed to unlock the full value of your services, despite those who may try to lowball you based on bias SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hea...

The problem with a seat at the table ō͡≡o 17.02.2023 6:20

TODAY We learn strategies and mindsets needed to understand and deal with the problems that can arise when we pursue a seat at the table. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing f...

The clueless damage wrought by positive psychology 16.02.2023 7:10

TODAY We learn an unintentional damage that positive psychology may be causing to underrepresented professionals SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you so we've made it...

The white and non-white victims of white supremacy 15.02.2023 5:20

TODAY We learn who really loses when it comes to white supremacy SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you so we've made it easy to leave us a voicemail with just 1 click:...

Why Hiring for Diversity Can be a Waste of Time 14.02.2023 8:12

TODAY We learn a hidden truth that is stopping your diversity hiring from bearing fruit. Hint: It's not about the candidates. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you so w...

How to get our of job hunting hell ō͡≡o 13.02.2023 9:13

TODAY We learn strategies and mindsets to manage the anxiety that comes with feeling stuck or trapped in your current circumstances SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from yo...

The 3 B's of Connection: Be Dancing 10.02.2023 8:28

TODAY We learn what "dancing" has to do with the art of connection. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you so we've made it easy to leave us a voicemail with just 1 clic...

The 3 B's of Connection: Be Curious 09.02.2023 8:01

TODAY We learn what curiosity has to do with the art of connection. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you so we've made it easy to leave us a voicemail with just 1 clic...

The 3 B's of Connection: Be Vulnerable 08.02.2023 9:07

TODAY We learn how vulnerability is key to creating more connection with others. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you so we've made it easy to leave us a voicemail wit...

The Authenticity Seesaw 07.02.2023 6:53

TODAY We learn why authenticity can backfire, especially the more different you are from others in your group and what to do about it. SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from...

The worst advice you ever got as a child ō͡≡o 06.02.2023 9:31

TODAY We learn strategies and mindsets needed to unlock higher performance through the art of connection and the power of belonging SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. Explore the Everybody Thrives program: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from yo...