The Element Of Inclusion

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 episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Rhetoric is the essence of leadersh...

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 headed Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  My family influence my c...

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 address this Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  The Matthew Effect...

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 Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  I read books to benefit from the professional expertise of others   "I re...

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 " You know why so many people talk to you about research proving the business case fo...

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 your own career Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  There's a separator Car...

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 to create a pilot where you work Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode: ...

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 episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Diversity reports contai...

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. - Why your journey may be a non linear experience - How I faced my insecurities in order to grow as a pe...

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 of the evidence you need to nurture Inclusion Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episod...

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 - Some insights from Indiana Jones Play the episode for more Here's some...

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 evolution of my personal working practices Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this...

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 not so secret message of this entire show Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  I appreciate your time...

I've found a book to help you cut through the nonsense of DEI Find out you can do "DEI right". Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - The benefit of reading books by prolific writers - Why you should be willing to change your mind - How revealing our bias is helpful for others Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Accountability leads to trust and tru...

I have a very satisfying career but it was not always so Find out the 5 career tips that have transformed my life every 6 months. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How I think of a career in a way that's different to most people - Why you should not "follow your passion" - How giving to the market makes you think like a leader Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways f...

The Element of Inclusion Podcast is 6 years old today. Find out my 6 favourite shows from the past year.     Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - 6 shows that give you an insight into my personality and motivation - Why I don't share as much of myself as others - How you can help me on my mission Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  6 years done an...

There's an exam tactic that I use to help students pass exams Find out how I use it to help organisations become Inclusive. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - My incredible track record getting people to pass exams - 3 mistakes organisations and students make when the pressure is on - Why thinking this is a short cut is a mistake Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways...

2 weeks ago issued a survey because I wanted to know more about you Find out the 4 questions that revealed insights from your Inclusion Journey. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - The head start I have in understanding your Inclusion Journey - How my quick and dirty survey confirmed over a decade of research - Your key concerns about the workplace Play the episode for more Here's...

People talk about Diversity importance of Diversity data but they don't know what that means Find out about a book that explains how to deal with this in practical terms Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - One of the most frustrating things I experience doing Diversity research - A 5 Step Maturity Model to assess your organisation - My tactic for avoiding confusion when discussing...

What if HR was all about people and all about helping you? Find out what it takes for that to be true. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - My naive hope for HR professionals - An emotive argument in favour of HR - My research that reveals a side of HR that no one talks about Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  HR have the power to influence the v...

HR is not your friend and employees should never trust them; that's the message of an article I recently read. Find out how much of that we agree with. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - My personal experience with HR - Why this article does not present a balanced argument - Why HR may feel they have to protect themselves from you Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaway...

You may think there is so much information about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion it's hard to know where to start. Find out my tactics for avoiding information overload Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - My 2 step tactics that protect me from being overwhelmed - The common issues I've learned from 1000+ conversations about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - The tell tale signs to h...

People are surprised that Diversity and Inclusion budgets are facing the chop. People are surprised that Diversity and Inclusion budgets are facing the chop. Find out why I think a lot of the people complaining created this problem Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Critical Diversity and why it matters to you - How a restaurant chain went from class action law suits to being one...

Big Companies think they're investing to make their workplaces inclusive Find out why research shows their employees don't think it's enough. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why should not be mislead by catchy headlines - How researchers were tracking the wrong things - The results that made me rethink my view of panel events Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways...