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

The easy, no stress way to say "no" and turn away work 03.02.2023 8:42

TODAY We learn how to better manage your time and work by mastering the art of saying "no" while being perceived as more high performance as a result 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 lo...

The problem with saying, "don't feel..." 02.02.2023 6:52

TODAY We learn how telling people how they should react is poor management technique and a more inclusive and high performance alternative 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...

Why KPI's have less to do with your success than you think 01.02.2023 10:13

TODAY We learn what really matters when it comes to how you achieve success and move your career 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: connectioncounselor.com CONNECT We love hearing from you so we've made it easy to...

Why you might not really understand the conversation and why it matters 31.01.2023 10:21

TODAY We learn strategies and mindsets inspired by Deborah Tannen's work on linguistic style. Thanks to Ann Meyers Piccirillo for recommending Tannen's excellent HBR article: https://hbr.org/1995/09/the-power-of-talk-who-gets-heard-and-why SPONSORS Diversity Bites is sponsored by Everybody Thrives, the program for organizations looking to transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher...

What makes you special ō͡≡o 30.01.2023 7:58

TODAY We learn strategies and mindsets to leverage what makes you different and special for career success 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 t...

Interviewing reality check 27.01.2023 8:26

TODAY We learn a key strategy to create a feeling of belonging for your next interview 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 voicema...

Loyalty pays, except when it doesn't 26.01.2023 10:25

TODAY We learn strategies needed to know and better leverage your market value for career success 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 u...

Sell your vision 25.01.2023 7:28

TODAY We learn a strategies that helps you find the right companies and makes it more likely that you will be hired. 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...

The Pivot 24.01.2023 7:17

TODAY We learn a strategy for how to handle interview questions about having certain skills or experience where you can't answer in the positive. 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 h...

Are your managers enemies of innovation and diversity? ō͡≡o 23.01.2023 8:37

TODAY We learn a trap many managers can fall in that prevents diversity and innovation from thriving  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 t...

The question about the real question 20.01.2023 9:33

TODAY We learn a common oversight that can lead you to waste precious time and focus during an interview. 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...

Why people really get hired 19.01.2023 7:56

TODAY We learn what a lot or people misunderstand or overlook in interviews about why hiring managers are actually hiring people.  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 fro...

The Most Powerful Interview Ability 18.01.2023 11:43

TODAY We learn a powerful interview that most people don't teach or think about, but makes a huge difference in your career success 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...

Saira Rao on why dinner is a great place to talk race (×﹏×) 17.01.2023 51:27

OUR GUEST Saira Rao is the co-founder of Race2Dinner, co-author of the New York Times Bestseller “White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How To Do Better” and the subject and Executive Producer of the documentary “Deconstructing Karen.” Race2Dinner: https://www.race2dinner.com Haven: https://www.havenmedia.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sairarao/?hl=en Twitter...

Laid off or not, a new perspective on interviewing 17.01.2023 11:20

TODAY We learn a powerful shift in mindset that can not only help you get the job, but find the right job for you to advance your career and unlock your full potential. 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: connectioncounselo...

Why your DE&I statistics might be meaningless ō͡≡o 16.01.2023 7:16

TODAY We learn the truth behind statistics and a caution to not be misled by them 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 wi...

The purity of action 13.01.2023 8:53

TODAY We learn about how confidence can affect our ability to lead 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...

Connection mechanism 12.01.2023 10:46

TODAY We learn strategies and mindsets to be engaged and why this matters 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...

Before the pounce 11.01.2023 6:55

TODAY We learn strategies what stillness has to do with Executive Presence 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...

Game over, man. Game over. 10.01.2023 6:35

TODAY We learn how people react under pressure matters a lot for the Executive Presence, 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 voice...

The strategy that's even better than high retention ō͡≡o 09.01.2023 11:35

TODAY We learn a counter-intuitive way to think about retention that helps your organization succeed  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 t...

You shall not pass! 06.01.2023 6:04

TODAY We learn strategies and mindsets needed to respond to push back and what this means for your Executive Presence 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...

The only definition of Executive Presence you'll ever need 05.01.2023 10:20

TODAY We learn what Executive Presence really, how to see it in other, and develop it in yourself. 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...

The Tom Brady problem 04.01.2023 10:20

TODAY We learn what the problem is if you don't look like Tom Brady and what you can do instead. 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...

The trappings are just the wrappings 03.01.2023 9:43

TODAY We learn what we can tell from the appearance of things and how much we can rely on them. 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...