The Element of Inclusion

So much DEI work is focused on people at the top of an organisation. Too many people forget about people at the bottom. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: – How DEI is preoccupied with senior leaders – Why there’s an opportunity at the bottom of the pyramid – 3 groups who are often overlooked … Who’s Being Left Out of Inclusion? The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid Read More » The post Who’s...

Too much DEI work is about impressing the wrong people. Here we’re going to get you focused on the right people. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: People who benefit from your attention People you should remove your attention from Where you should place your attention Play the episode for more Here’s some … How To Focus Your Inclusion Work on The Right People Read More » The post H...

High Impact Inclusion Work is how you should be spending your time. I want to break down 11  mistakes that my clients make that stops them in the past. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 7 Common mistakes leaders make on their inclusion journey 4 mistakes my clients were making that stopped them … 11 Mistakes That Destroy Your Ability To Deliver High Impact Inclusion Work Read More...

Have you had an election result that you think is bad news for inclusion? I’ve got 3 models that can help. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: Why you may be facing a hostile environment 3 Models to Navigate Inclusion in a Hostile Climate The importance of making your own mind up Play … 3 Models to Navigate Inclusion in a Hostile Climate Read More » The post 3 Models to Navigate Incl...

Mainstream DEI practices are encouraging you to do low impact inclusion work I want to protect you from making that mistake. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How to Avoid Low Impact DEI Work – Why Mainstream DEI Practices Are Failing – How to Deliver High Impact Inclusion Work Instead Play the … How To Avoid Low Impact Inclusion Work Read More » The post How To Avoid Low Impact...

If Inclusion is important in your workplace. You need to be focused on High Impact Inclusion Work. Everything else is a distraction. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: – Why You Need High Impact Inclusion Work – How you can do this yourself – How I’ve got an opportunity to help you to do this … Why You Need To Focus On High Impact Inclusion Work Read More » The post Why You Need To Focus On High...

I share actionable advice every week Find out what to do if you’re just starting. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – 3 problems faced by organisations on their inclusion journey – 3 problems faced by leaders doing the work – Why I wouldn’t ask for a budget Play the episode for more … What I Would Do If I Had To Build An Inclusive Workplace From Scratch Read More » The post What I...

The DEI industry is going through some tough times But what if this is exactly what you need? Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – 3 reasons why you deserve a budget increase – What you can do to avoid this happening to you – How to use key principles to protect yourself … Why You Don’t Deserve An Increase in Your DEI Budget Read More » The post Why You Don’t Deserve An Increase in...

The DEI industry is going through some tough times But what if this is exactly what you need? Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What I told those people who asked me. – Why I think this is good news for you.. – How this can help you become more inclusive in … Why DEI Industry Problems Can Give You Exactly What You Need Read More » The post Why DEI Industry Problems Can Give You E...

People talk about inclusion as if it’s a lifetime commitment. Find out why for many it depends on who won the last election. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What leaders think about election outcomes and inclusion – How election results influence inclusion strategies – How organisations adjust inclusion based on government … Do Election Results Change Your Attitude To Inclusion...

Does Inclusion in your workplace ever address antisemitism? For most people it’s completely ignored. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: Why people don’t talk about Antisemitism A paper that outlines the challenges workplace Antisemitism Why it’s not all about physical violence Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  … How Inclusion Ignores Antisemitis...

I talk about inclusion every day, but even I have a fear of speaking my mind fully. But if I can change. You can change. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: How I realised that I’ve been afraid to speak up How this fear has impacted my own work What I’m going to … Confronting My Personal Fear of Speaking Up About Diversity and Inclusion Read More » The post Confronting My Personal Fe...

So many experts and authors talking about Inclusion are so convincing. Find how I help my clients make better decisions using razors. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What a razor is and how it can help you – A favourite razor of mine – 3 razors you can apply right now … 3 Razors to Simplify Your Inclusive Decision-Making Read More » The post 3 Razors to Simplify Your Inclusive...

Are your colleagues bored of talking about diversity? Maybe it’s because your organisation makes it boring Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How to stop Diversity conversations from being boring. – How to make Diversity as a topic stick – How to make sure people know what to do. Play the episode … How To Stop Making Diversity Conversations Boring Read More » The post How To Stop...

So many employee resources groups are a waste of your time. I’m going to show you how to make them useful. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why I like ERGS and what they are. – Why ERG’s are like websites in the year 2000 2 primary functions of an ERG Play … How To Stop Employee Resource Groups From Being A Waste of Time Read More » The post How To Stop Employee Resource Groups...

There’s a lot of talk about Diversity Heroes But what if you really need a Villain? Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – The 4 elements that make a good villain – Why you may need a “villain” where you work – Why none of this involves harm to you Play the episode … Why You Need an Inclusion Villain More Than a Diversity Hero Read More » The post Why You Need an Inclusion Villain Mor...

If creating an inclusive workplace is important to you. Find out 10 Do’s And Don’ts to urgently consider Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – 3 Biggest Problems organisations experience on their inclusion journey – 7 Common Mistakes organisations make when – 3 questions to constantly ask yourself and others Play the episode … 10 Do’s And Don’ts For Creating An Inclusive Workplace Re...

If you care about Diversity at work, you’re going to need to create change. Find out what kind of change agent you are. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why diversity professionals are characterised as change agents – 3 types of change agent worth your attention – Key characteristics of these change … What Kind of Diversity Change Agent Are You? Read More » The post What Kind of...

Inclusion work is not romantic at all. Find out what the experts don’t tell you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why it’s not all bad news – How you can make your life easier – How I judge if any of this is working Play the episode for more Here’s some … 6 Harsh Realities Of Leading Inclusion At Work Read More » The post 6 Harsh Realities Of Leading Inclusion At Work appeared f...

I’ve had 3 disturbing conversations with 3 inclusion leaders. We’re going to share what we discussed so you don’t make their mistakes Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How I make room for high quality resources – How I filter the signal from the noise – How I judge if any of … The Inconvenient Reason Your Inclusion Efforts Aren’t Working Read More » The post The Inconvenient Reas...

You can do all the work and things still don’t work out. Find out how you can avoid these real world errors in your work. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – 3 real life case studies when they didn’t get the result that I wanted – The problems that prevented 3 organisations  … When Inclusion Does Not Work : 3 Real World Case Studies Read More » The post When Inclusion Does Not Work...

I lead with Inclusion, not equity and this is an unpopular perspective. Find out how you can decide what your perspective on this is. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How we think about Equity – Why I don’t argue with people about defining DEI – Some tools to help you to … When Is It Ok To Stop Talking About Equity? Read More » The post When Is It Ok To Stop Talking About Equity...

When you’re doing Inclusion work, people are going to say things that seem convincing. Find out about a scientific principle to protect you from being deceived. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Understanding Sagan’s Razor – How to apply Sagan’s Razor in evaluating diversity and inclusion initiatives – Practical steps to ensure … How Sagan’s Razor Can Help With Extraordinary DEI...

We have 5 generations in the workplace at the same time. Find out how you can turn intergenerational conflict into intergenerational collaboration. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How to check your mindset in an intergenerational workplace. – A step by step process to effectively lead people from other generations – Why … The Authority Series: Dr Megan Gerhardt on Gentelligence...

This is episode 350 of the show. Find out what’s behind the numbers. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why our audience think our free stuff is better than other people’s paid stuff – How we can work together for your inclusion journey – Why this podcast isn’t really a podcast Play … Milestone Reflections: 350 Episodes of Inclusive Insights Read More » The post Milestone Reflecti...