The Element Of Inclusion

On March 24th I'm launching my Best Inclusion Program Ever. And It's only available for 7 days. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why I'm launching my best inclusion program ever. How this proven system helps leaders build inclusion with confidence. What makes Inclusion Ready Leader unique. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Inclusion Ready Leader is built from years of r...

Too many DEI experts sound impressive but lack the depth to deliver real results. And the chauffeur test is a quick way to spot them. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why chauffeur knowledge creates dangerous illusions of expertise. How 3-book experts mislead leaders seeking real solutions. Three ways to spot surface-level knowledge in DEI work. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This...

Why "Evidence-Based" DEI Is Mostly Just Empty Talk People are talking about being evidence-based. Half the time I don't know what they mean. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: 1 How leaders confuse having data with making evidence-based decisions. 2 Why DEI data hoarding is useless without a clear purpose. 3 The key question to ask before collecting any new data. Play the Episode for More Key Tak...

Speak your mind on DEI, and brace yourself. Some people will attack you. Others just won't get it. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Two useful case studies about the business case for diversity Why people will have a problem even if you get it right What you can do to make this work in your business Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: If you don't own your DEI narrative,...

My 2nd favourite DEI platitude is "Diversity is the right thing to do." Please don't say this. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Two reasons why saying "Diversity is the right thing to do" hurts your credibility. How Accenture's U-turn reveals the risk of a weak business case. Why emotional DEI statements backfire when priorities change. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode:...

Most people aren't tracking any measures for inclusion. Nothing that matters anyway. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: 3 criteria I find for leaders who are taken seriously The One DEI Metric You Must Track For An Inclusive Workplace 3 factors to make people buy into you Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: There is no special metric that someone else can give you. "Focus o...

Why Being Passionate About Diversity is not Enough for an Inclusive Workplace It's not a popular thing to say but… "Being Passionate About Diversity is not Enough to build the workplace that you want. We're going to explore why because it's an urgent issue now." Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why Being "passionate about Diversity" masks selfish behaviour Why it trivialises the work Why Being...

I don't know about you, but sometimes I find myself in the wrong place. And I'm going to share how I manage it, so you don't feel like you're in the wrong place. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How I negotiate DEI spaces. Three things I look for to help me. A critical place where you should place your attention. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Pay attention to if you...

People have been getting really upset that companies are reconsidering their DEI commitments. I don't think you should be surprised at all. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: McDonald's shift in DEI strategy. Five major problems with current DEI work. A powerful resource to help you deliver measurable results. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Too Much DEI Work Focuses on...

For a lot of people, the holidays are just around the corner. I've got something that may be the best gift you give yourself and your organisation this year. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Our Inclusion Ready Playbook What leaders like you are saying about it How you can get started before Christmas Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Inclusion Ready Playbook is wha...

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 and why they matter Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Most DEI work focuses on 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 key takeaways from this episode: Give more attention to people affected by yo...

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 delivering high impact inclusion work How you can avoid all of them Play the episode fo...

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 the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  "When in Rome": Comply, But Don't...

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 episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  1. Don't engage in Flag...

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 yourself Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: I'm going to be talking about high im...

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 Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Start with first principles "Do this and your work wil...

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Prove You're Responsible Before Asking fo...

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Prove You're Responsible Before Asking fo...

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 less time. Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  The DEI industry is undergoing a necessar...

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 less time. Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  The DEI industry is undergoing a necessar...

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 priorities Play the episode for more Here's some key ta...

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:  Antisemitism isn't just historical;...

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 do to overcome it—and how you can too. Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Fear holds b...

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 to help you make better decisions. Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  The...