The Element of Inclusion

A lot of the narratives around Black racism that I encounter is focused on the US and UK. Find out how you can consider a more multi faceted approach Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What to do if you’re seeking to educate your child in a racialised environment – Why racism … The Authority Series: Sharon Hurley Hall on Being Tired of Racism Read More » The post The Authority Ser...

Someone asked me what about what my day is like on my Inclusion Journey. Find out  3 unexpected observations from a single day last week Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – An awkward question you may not be ready for – Why managing your psychological contracts is vital – The devastating evidence … A Day In the Life Of Dr Jonathan : 3 Observations From Last Week  Read More » The po...

Last week I spent some time with some inspirational Community leaders. Find out the 3 vital lessons they reminded me of. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why I need to do more because of my privilege – How you can make an impact with your work – How we can aspire … Inclusion in Action : 3 Vital Lessons From Community Driven Leaders Read More » The post Inclusion in Action : 3 Vi...

I speak with a lot of DEI Leaders who make a predictable and unforgiving mistake. Find out how this leads to them getting ignored Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why what was acceptable last year is not acceptable this year – Why DEI leaders need to think in reporting cycles – … The Brutal Truth: Why DEI Leaders Often Go Unheard and Unnoticed Read More » The post The Brutal Tru...

I spend my time talking about your Inclusion Journey. Find out how leaders can think about their Equity Journey. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What to do if you’re trying to encourage others to be Waymakers – Why it’s important to be seen, respected, valued and protected – How you can … The Authority Series: Tara Jaye Frank on Becoming a WayMaker Read More » The post The Auth...

People have been asking me how organisations should respond to the horrific violence in Israel and Palestine. Find out why Leaders Are Petrified Of Getting it Wrong Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why many leaders are not as prepared as they should be – Why you should exercise caution engaging your … The Fear Factor: Why Leaders Are Petrified Of Getting Diversity Wrong Read Mor...

I spend most of my time talking about Inclusion Here I’m speaking with an author who wrote a book about how all of us contribute to exclusion Find out what Dr Tiffany Jana : author of Subtle Acts of Exclusion  has to say about the topic. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – … The Authority Series: Doc Jana on Subtle Acts of Exclusion Read More » The post The Authority Series: Doc Ja...

So much of Inclusion is hindered by Status games within organisations. Find out about why it’s a huge problem outside of organisations too. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why I decided not to play a Status Game – When you think Status games are unfair – the connection between Status and … How Status Contests Undermine Diversity and Inclusion In The Workplace Part 2 Read More »...

Conversations about gender identity, gender representation and sex are often unclear. Find out what Michael Bach : author of Alphabet Soup has to say about it Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What this book has to offer that we can’t get anywhere else – What people often get wrong about this … The Authority Series: Michael Bach’s Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion Read More » The post T...

When it comes to pay equity there is one person in your organisation who holds the key. Find out why you shouldn’t ignore this person Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – My personal experience of pay discrimination – Why gender pay gaps can be misleading – How you can use payroll professionals … How To Solve Your Pay Equity Problem By Listening To The One Person Everyone Ignores Re...

Career advice for women often assume all women can follow the same rules to get the same results. Find out what Minda Harts; author of the Memo has to say about it Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What this book has to offer that we can’t get anywhere else – What … The Authority Series: Minda Harts on Securing A Seat At The Table Read More » The post The Authority Series: Minda...

It’s not unusual for people to think Diversity and Inclusion promises one thing and delivers something else. Find out why people will use this to disengage. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why this problem is more common than you think – How this differs from the classic “bait and switch” scam. … The Trojan Horse Problem of Diversity And Inclusion Read More » The post The Troja...

I talk about Rhetoric like it’s a bad thing. Not true Find out why I don’t like it when it’s used against you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why Rhetoric is neither good or bad – How Transformational Leaders influence us – What I do to benefit from Rhetorical Leadership Play … The Blessings and Burdens of Rhetorical Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Read More » The post T...

Every week people send me questions about all sorts of things Find out the answers to the questions I don’t normally answer on air Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How my family influences my contribution here – Why I am always taking a course – Where I think Inclusion work is … Breaking the Silence : Dr. Jonathan Answers 3 Unaired Questions Read More » The post Breaking the Sil...

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Find out how this is predicted using the Matthew Effect Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How a Bible verse predicts inequality – Why you need to reconsider your own beliefs on this topic – What my Economics Teachers that helps me to … The Matthew Effect: How Privilege Shapes Success Read More » The post The Matthew Effect: How Privile...

I’ve just finished reading and reviewing 30 books in 30 weeks Find out what I learned Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How my agenda influences my reading – Why I want you to make your own mind up – What I ignore when I’m reading books Play the episode for more … From Pages to Progress: Lessons from 30 Books in 30 Weeks Read More » The post From Pages to Progress: Lessons from 3...

Find out why it needs to evolve to stay relevant for you Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How my bias supports you – The future of research – What obligations do organisations have for inequality? Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  Research follows a pattern … What Inclusion Research Needs To Do To Stay Relevant To your Needs Read More » The...

If you want to get to the top, you’re engaged in a career tournament. Find out why it’s not the same rules for Minority Executives. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How this book influenced my work – Why they chose to study the “winners” – What you can learn to improve … Breaking Through  [Book Review] Read More » The post Breaking Through  [Book Review] appeared first on Elemen...

Don’t be fooled by big ticket Diversity initiatives and huge investment programmes Find out why it’s smarter to start with a pilot project. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How I use pilot projects with clients – Why I used pilots in my own business – How you can work with me … The Predictable Power of Pilot Projects For Inclusion Read More » The post The Predictable Power of Pi...

Diversity Reports are being used to lie to you. Find out how this is happening! Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How high level data is used to obscure reality – Why you need to really trust the people who create the reports – How accountancy provides clues for increased transparency Play … The Illusion of Inclusion: How Diversity Reports Lie To You Read More » The post The Illu...

14 years ago, an epic experience transformed my life, placing me on a path that brought me to your attention. Find out why it nearly didn’t happen ! Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How I use a timeless framework to explain my Inclusion Journey so you can understand your own. – … My Hero’s Journey in Inclusion: How I Overcame Challenges and Discovered My Purpose Read More » The...

I cover a lot of books on this show. Find out about a book that captures a lot of the way I work with clients. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How this book influences my work with clients – The scientific approach that most Diversity experts don’t use – The nature … Evidence-Based Management [Book Review] Read More » The post Evidence-Based Management [Book Review] appeared fi...

Diversity data, Diversity facts and Diversity evidence are not the same thing as the truth. Find out how some people have been misleading you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why ignoring your epistemology and ontology is leading you astray – The reason “Diversity experts” are able to deceive you so easily … Diversity Lies : Understanding the Gap Between Data, Evidence and the...

People misunderstand what I mean when I say Evidence Based Inclusion Find out what I mean by Evidence Based Inclusion and here’s why it really matters to you Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How I was using the principles anyway – The epiphany I had that made me commit – The … Why Evidence Based Inclusion Matters Read More » The post Why Evidence Based Inclusion Matters appeared...

This is episode 300 of the show and I’ve realised I let you down Find out how I’m going to make it up to you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – The epiphany I had while recording this episode – How you can see behind the scenes of the show – The … I’m Sorry I Let You Down [Episode 300] Read More » The post I’m Sorry I Let You Down [Episode 300] appeared first on Element of Inclus...