Stop Playing Diversity® with Dr. Monica Cox

Stop Playing Diversity School is in session! Today's episodes present three real-world examples of diversity do's and don'ts. Get out your pen and paper, because it's time to reflect and take notes about how to do diversity, equity, and inclusion well. 

Many people look forward to retirement after working in jobs they love. Unfortunately, many people also suffer in the workplace and can't wait to leave. Today's episode presents reasons why some people are ready to leave the workplace sooner than later and how this connects to diversity. 

This episode is about being open to diversity opportunities when they overtake you. People want what you have to offer, and it's your responsibility to sown your gifts and talents into people who want what you have to offer. Be open to new possibilities. 

This episode is your reminder that diversity, equity, and inclusion work shouldn't be delegated only to people most likely to benefit from those efforts. Even if you don't have a title, we owe it to each other to learn more about diversity and step into the unique roles each of us can play. 

Many organizations focus on the toxicity of people in an organization without realizing an organization's problems are systemic. Today's episode offers practical tips to get to those toxic roots so your organization can stop playing diversity. 

A lot of my episodes are edgy and call people and organizations out. Today I share what happened when my Stop Playing Diversity message was embraced. Let's celebrate our diversity wins together. 

Anyone who has listened to my episodes knows I am not afraid to share insights about my workplace. Today's episode explains why I go hard for workplace justice. This is not a game. It's time for organizations to walk the walk they talk. 

Every organization has prickly people. What do you do about them? How do you move forward? Today's episode offers a those about navigating the rough terrain of your workplace. 

We are all different from how we were two years ago. What lessons have we learned to make us better in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion? Let's be better together. 

Today's episode addresses how people in one situation might not be influential in another. It's important to explore how we define value as we move forward with diversity, equity, and inclusion work. 

Whether it's conscious or unconscious, many people who say they are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) allies are profiting from oppression. Learn what this looks like and how neutrality can be toxic in DEI work. 

Today's episode addresses why someone might stay in an organization that plays diversity. Although the majority of people depart, there's value in staying, getting to the root of historical oppression, and pushing against a system that repeatedly harms members of diverse groups. 

This episode is all about lifting you up. If no one has ever thanked you for doing this work and sacrificing for diversity, equity, and inclusion, these words will acknowledge you. Thank you for all you do. Your work is not in vain. 

It takes courage to be a diversity whistleblower. For those of you called to do this work, know that what you are doing is worth it. Your efforts are not in vain. 

When someone new comes to your organization, it's time to update your policies. Learn what you must do to ensure that all voices and people are included authentically in your organization. 

"Instead of showing me your diversity statement, show me your hiring data, your discrimination claim stats, your salary tables, your retention numbers, your diversity policies, and your leaders’ public actions against racism. End performative allyship." Listen to what motivated the creation of this viral tweet that has transformed how people think about diversity. 

Diversity is being politicized in every area of U.S. society. This episode calls out the fear that is hindering diversity work and ways to address this fear. 

As a global pandemic continues, kids under 5 and their parents await the option to receive a vaccine. This presents a perfect equity example that can be translated to multiple environments. 

Many people don't receive formal feedback about the impact of their diversity well. Today's episode offers a perspective about whether your diversity efforts are transforming environments. 

This episode breaks down the elements of performative diversity and shares tips for moving from "fake" diversity to authentic diversity.

An organization's commitment to diversity is connected directly to the resources (i.e., money) it invests in diversity efforts. You may have a diversity agenda, but can it be achieved given your organization's priorities?

If you had a notebook to tell your diversity story, what would it contain? Today's episode encourages you to share your story, even if it hurts. Sharing our journeys pays it forward so others learn from us even after we are gone. 

Today's episode is about getting to a place where you see the bigger picture about diversity. You may have scars or cuts, but that doesn't have to keep you down. Expand your thinking about diversity so you can continue to grow as a diversity leader. 

A lot of people want to be diversity superheroes, but not everyone is equipped. This episode breaks down what it takes to be a diversity superhero without perishing as you do this work. 

Working remotely has shifted how we think and respond to diversity. This episode offers tips for applying lessons learned from the pandemic to our workplaces long after the pandemic is over.