Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with Ms. Pat Wadors, the Chief People Officer at UKG. We get to hear a personal story about Pat’s passion for belonging in the workplace which was ignited years ago as a young baseball player. Pat connects the dots between being different, the value those differences brought to the team years ago, and how those differences are valued in the workplace...

Community, Dr. Anita is excited to introduce you to Ms. Pat Wadors, the Chief People Officer at UKG. The first conversation with Ms. Wadors was so jam-packed with insights that we had to create two segments. Today, she’s going to share a little bit about her work at UKG, which stands for United, Kind, and Growing! They are in the business of HR, payroll, and workforce management and their purpose...

It’s April 1st! And it’s been said that to do the same thing and expect different results is pretty foolish. Yet, when it comes to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging work, too often organizations are doing the same things – that fail to have a lasting impact – and wonder why the results they seek aren’t achieved, or if they are achieved, why those results aren’t sustainable. It requires us to po...

This episode of Real Conversations from the C-suite finds Dr. Anita and her guest Mr. Dwayne Robertson focusing on an idea from Harvard Business Review that suggests what matters is how an organization harnesses diversity, and whether it’s willing to reshape its power structure. Visit us here! Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/ YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube LinkedIn - https://www.linkedi...

In another Real Conversation from the C-suite, featuring Mr. Dwayne Robertson, he shares his thoughts about diversity washing, the notion that people are experiencing diversity fatigue, and explore any possible workplace implications. Visit us here! Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/ YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

In our first Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Mr. Dwayne Robertson, he’s going to share highlights about his role with YPO and some best practices for operationalizing the D+I strategy to make YPO a more diverse and inclusive organization that you can consider for implementation within your organization. Visit us here! Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/ YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTu...

With another Black History Month behind us, and considering all the “whys” for Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Dr. Anita proposes that the question to be pondered and grappled with is What’s Your Why NOT? A good starting point would be the December 2020 Harvard Business Review article entitled Getting Serious about Diversity. In it, the suggestion is made that what matters is how an organiza...

Today Dr. Anita is joined by members of the leadership team at Easterseals Southern California. Dr. Beverlyn Mendez, Chief Operating Officer; Ms. Debbie Nix, Chief People Officer; Dr. Jennifer Johnston, Vice President, Experience and Service Excellence; and Mr. Brian Nguyen, Program Director. They will be sharing stories about how they met Dr. Anita, the impacts of Dr. Anita’s webinars, and how co...

Today Dr. Anita is joined by members of the C-suite team at Abode Communities. Ms. Holly Benson, CEO, Mr. Rick Saperstein, CFO, and Mr. Jerry Gonzales, Chief Talent & Administrative Officer. They will be sharing stories about how their work is a direct result of the Civil Rights Movement, the impacts of Dr. Anita’s leadership sessions, and how collaborating with Dr. Anita has supported their w...

Today Dr. Anita is joined by members of the leadership team at Rehrig Pacific Company. Mr. Will Rehrig, 4th generation owner of Rehrig Pacific Company, Ms. Rori Baron, Senior Vice President of Human Capital, and Ms. Stacey Johnson, Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and Talent Acquisition. They will be sharing stories about how they met Dr. Anita, the impacts of Dr. Anita’s approach...

February is Black History Month and Dr. Anita is celebrating her place in Black History by achieving 5 years as a 100% woman-owned small business. As a Black woman and thought leader in the Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging space, we will get some inside perspective into Dr. Anita, the person and the professional. Grab some coffee and curl up in your favorite spot for an in-depth conversation w...

As we conclude our Real Conversation from the C-suite with Dr. Beverlyn Mendez, we’ll talk about how organizations can reframe the discussion around accessibility from awkward to actionable by understanding the differences between being an ally and being an accomplice. Visit us here Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/ YouTube -...

In our second conversation with Dr. Mendez, COO at Easterseals Southern California, Dr. Anita invites her to expand on sentiments by Emily Landau that says “The more than 1 billion disabled people who exist in this world are worthy of access and full inclusion today. And tomorrow. And next week. And all month. And next year. Always.” Discover how that translates in the workplace from Dr. Mendez’s...

This month, I encourage you to put on some rose-colored glasses and join me in another Real Conversation from the C-Suite as I talk with Dr. Beverlyn Mendez, the Chief Operating Officer at Easterseals Southern California. In our first conversation with Dr. Mendez, she will share with us key takeaways from the “How to Build a Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive Work Place” panel she recently moderat...

Urban Dictionary explains the meaning of the term rose-colored glasses as NOT wanting to talk about something because it might upset you or somebody else. I found this definition the most thought provoking and relevant, especially considering the work I do in the Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging space. This month, I encourage you to put on some rose-colored glasses and join me in exploring thi...

As we wrap up our Real Conversation from the C-suite with Lisa A. Holmes, we’ll conclude with a fireside chat and explore the significance of the Practice of the Hearth which makes it safe to have hot topic conversations without burning down our relationships which is critical to fostering WORKFORCE SUSTAINABILITY. Visit us here Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.co...

This episode of Real Conversations from the C-suite finds Dr. Anita and her guest Lisa A. Holmes discussing how creating a sense of belonging in the workplace can easily extend to a willingness to stand in solidarity together in ways that increase EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT as a demonstration of the Practice of the Commons. Visit us here Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin....

In another Real Conversation from the C-suite, featuring Lisa A. Holmes, we’ll explore the Practice of the Table in which we’ll get to hear the stories behind 3 of Lisa’s favorite holiday cookies and the role food plays in creating a sense of BELONGING for any occasion, including through shared EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES in the workplace. Visit us here Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/ LinkedIn - https...

On Real Conversations from the C-suite, Ms. Lisa Holmes will host us in her home where she makes the connections between the role of a Chief Human Resources Officer, the 3 practices of thriving communities, and her influence as a Lifestyle Expert. Once Lisa has shared her perspective, you may be surprised at the aha moments you’ll take away about the correlation between EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES, EMPLO...

Belonging is a lifestyle that is most evident during the holidays because true Belonging is all about HUMAN AFFIRMING BEHAVIORS if we think about it. The December series of podcasts are my gift to you as we embrace the holiday season by taking the time to pause and reflect on the fact that Belonging is a lifestyle. And, that Belonging is most evident during the holidays because true Belonging is a...

As we wrap up our Real Conversation from the C-suite with Rick Girard, we investigate the challenge of cultivating belonging and the critical role leaders play. This part of the conversation may seem a little controversial, and Rick isn’t shy about keeping it real. Visit us here Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/ YouTube - htt...

Today, in our Real Conversations from the C-suite with Rick Girard, We will explore the relevance of someone’s career wounds or what Simon Sinek would call their why, specifically tied to their professional life. According to Rick, a career wound is typically the reason someone is dissatisfied with their current job. It’s the thing that’s missing from their life, and most importantly, the thing le...

We’re going to kick off the conversation by hearing about Rick’s background as a snowboarder and the connections to his current work in helping entrepreneurs and leaders conduct more effective interviews to find their next great hire. He’ll also tell us a little bit about his work as the CEO of Stride Search. Visit us here Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/a...

This month, in honor of Thanksgiving, Dr. Anita focuses on how we can be grateful for the lessons we can learn from our career wounds, or what she refers to as “shaft” experiences. Dr. Anita’s guest on Real Conversations from the C-Suite is Mr. Rick Girard, founder and CEO of Stride Search, and author of the book “Healing Career Wounds.” It’s a fascinating read for those who want to be intentional...

As we conclude this month’s Real Conversation from the C-suite with Ms. Kelli Kirkland, we end on one of my favorite concepts, which is the challenge of becoming comfortable with discomfort. In our conversation today, Kelli and I share a very scary time together, and yet it resulted in one of the most personally revealing and powerful conclusions to a conversation I’ve ever had! It reminds me, onc...