Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter: Recent Episodes
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Our podcast examines the pivotal role people play in creating inclusive workplaces that are built for the future. How does inclusion impact our well-being? Why is it a business imperative? Each episode weaves together storytelling and research-driven conversations with globally recognized authors, experts, and DEI practitioners. Each month, join host and MetLife’s VP and Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Cindy Pace as she tackles actionable steps we can take to advance DEI.Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter is a podcast from MetLife and produced by Hueman Group Media.
Are you a know-it-all? Is your boss insecure? Do you have a passive aggressive co-worker? If someone at work is difficult, our guest Amy Gallo can help you learn to deal with them. She is the best-selling author of Getting Along, How to Work With Everyone (Even Difficult People) and HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict. Amy has had a successful career helping organizations address and manage different types of conflicts. She will walk us through common workplace conflicts, the eight archetypes of difficult people, conflict management tips and the importance of being able to work with anyone. A skill we all need, because… difficult people are everywhere.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.
We hear a lot about what our bodies need, but what do our minds need? Well the doctors are in the house! We are going beyond our conversations with Dr. David Rock, Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia and Rajesh Anandan. We’ll discuss what our brains are doing at work. Don’t worry, we are going to have a few pop culture references to simplify the science! We also are going to gain a better understanding on what neurodiversity inclusion looks like in action. And last, but not least, how love plays a part in a lot that we do.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media
Inclusion and neuroscience are inextricably linked. Evolution has made us crave inclusion and the workplace is no exception to that.
Dr. David Rock coined the term neuroleadership and founded the Neuroleadership Institute. He's also done years of research on how our brains work and written four books including, Your Brain at Work. In this episode, he walks us through his latest research and gives us unparalleled insights into the way we work. That includes how power affects the way we think, how bias works and why we have a biological need to be included.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.
We are back with Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia to talk about love, check-ins and workplace mental health best practices. We wanted to bring her back to highlight why mental health conversations need to happen. One of Dr. Alisha’s favorite quotes is by Dr. Maya Angelou, “I’m human, therefore nothing human can be alien to me.” The key to mental wellness is bringing back the human element of the work that we do. Recognizing that the people you work with are human just like you. Dr. Alisha provides simple step-by-step guides for anyone to take towards mental wellness. If you haven’t listened to it, please check out Part One of “What’s Love Got to Do With Work with Dr.Alisha Moreland-Capuia” here.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.
Checking in isn’t just for hotels. A simple and meaningful “how are you doing today” can go a long way in the workplace. Imagine how work would feel if we treated one another with the same level of concern, respect and care as we did ourselves and our friends.
Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia has made the pledge to be the best she can be, each and every day in order to achieve this. Her pledge is the root of her mission to provide workplaces with trauma-informed practices, culturally responsible methods and a clear pathway to remove the taboo of conversations around mental health in the workplace. She is a professor, author, community psychiatrist, and the Director of Trauma-Informed Treatment at McLean hospital.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.
There isn’t only one way to think about DEI. Today’s guest has made it his literal business to encourage more neurodiversity in the workplace. Via Team X, Rajesh Anandan’s mission at Ultranauts is to help other businesses’ decode their workplace chemistry in order to unlock value. In this episode we discuss what neurodiversity means, why it can make a business operate better and how to harness the differences we all bring as individuals
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.
Leaders need to be led from time to time. Whether it's by a mentor, a coach or their team providing feedback. Having a personal team of advisors is just one bit of advice our leadership arc has covered this season. We go Beyond the Conversations to get insight into why we need more than our own self assessment to improve, the differences in long-term and short-term mentoring relationships, and how knowing thyself is just the beginning to a successful leadership journey.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.
Everyone needs a mentor. But being a good mentor and finding a good mentor isn’t easy.
Dr. Ruth Gotian is an accomplished author and social scientist. She wrote The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance and her second book, The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring was just released in the United States.
Ruth and I shared a mentor when we were working on our PhDs and our mutual admiration is off the charts. In this episode, she’ll explain why mentorship is important, as well as how to be a good mentor and good mentee.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.
How you ever wondered what the secrets are for a winning team? Research shows that diverse teams are often more innovative and better performing than homogenous teams but those studies come with a caveat. Stephanie Johnson is a researcher, speaker, writer and professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this episode, she explains that we only reap the benefits of diversity when belonging and uniqueness are prioritized by leaders.
She’ll tell us how we can all use self evaluation to become Inclusifyers.
First, listen to the episode. Then, take Stephanie’s Inclusify Leadership Matrix at inclusify.com/matrix.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.
There’s always room for improvement. No matter who you are, your industry, or where you are in your career. Over the past few years the idea of executive coaching has exploded.
Coaching experts, Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane are the leaders of the 100 Coaches Agency. In the episode, they help us explore what coaching actually is, who needs a coach and how to be coached.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media."
We all have a role to play in creating an inclusive culture. From the most junior person on a team to the most senior person in a company, we can ask questions, make a plan for dealing with non-inclusive behaviors and contribute to DEI initiatives. Sally Helgesen is known as a prolific writer, thinker, and speaker. Her most recent book is titled, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace. In this episode, we discuss what a trigger is and how to react, all the innovative ways women have transformed leadership, and why DEI isn’t going anywhere.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Today’s guest describes us all as immigrants to the new world of work. With a workforce that spans at least 4 generations, she believes that many of us need to learn a new way of communicating in order to adapt to a hybrid workplace. Erica Dhawan is a speaker, researcher and the author of Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance. In this episode, she told me the subject line of an email is the new eye contact and a follow up or recap email is the firm handshake of the previous era.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Who has the power to make a difference? Can anyone be a leader? How do we work together now that the future of work is here?
This is Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter. I’m your host, Dr. Cindy Pace, Vice President and Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at MetLife.
From our communication style, to the way we connect with colleagues and lead teams, inclusion impacts our everyday lives. How do we practice inclusive behavior, and make ourselves better humans in the workplace?
We’ve always believed that it starts with a conversation.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
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Imagine a world that celebrates difference, is free from bias, and full of diversity. That’s the world International Women’s Day is trying to build with the themes such as Inspire Inclusion and Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. All of the guests on our show are helping to push us toward that inspiring world. In this episode (recorded on International Women’s Day) we go Beyond the Conversations we had with 3 of the most inspiring women I know.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
March is women’s history month in the U.S and International Women’s Day is coming up. There is no one better to celebrate with than Irene Natividad. In this episode, Irene busts myths about women at work, gives us a few mini history lessons, and explains why simple economics demands more women in the workforce.
You can learn more about Irene and her Global Summit of Women here.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com
What pops into your head when you hear the word negotiation? What if we thought of compassion, empathy, and emotional intelligence? By the end of this episode (or master class if you will) you’ll have a completely new definition of the word negotiation thanks to Hannah Riley Bowles from the Harvard Kennedy School.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
What’s preventing you from being inclusive? Is it judgment? Fear? Bias? Do you just not know where to start? That’s okay! Risha Grant’s super power is radical candor so she’s joining today’s show to tell you exactly how to practice self acceptance and have conversations that matter.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
We’re kicking off 2024 with our Inclusion Resolutions! Listeners of the podcast from around the world shared how they’re going to create more inclusive workplaces and have conversations that matter. We’re adding context and advice to these resolutions so that you can set your own. Please share your resolutions with us either on our LinkedIn post for this episode or in the reviews on whichever platform you use to listen.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Our past few guests have taught us about creating positive work places. In this episode Dr. Cindy Pace goes Beyond the Conversations and shares her personal steps for making your workplace great.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
The future of work isn’t coming - it’s here. That’s what Michelle King told us in part one. Now, she gives us concrete ways to navigate the new way that work works.
This is part two of our series with Michelle King. If you haven’t listened to part one yet please go back and listen.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Does anyone ever tell you how the business world works or do you just get thrown into it to figure it out for yourself?
In this episode, Michelle King unveils the unspoken rules of the modern workplace. She analyzes how we got here through her own origin story, and shares how to grow in your career without losing yourself.
This is a two part series. Tune in December 5th to hear the rest of Michelle’s wisdom.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is a journey that takes effort, commitment and a strategy. In this episode, Dr. Ella Washington talks about putting the thought and research of DEI into practice.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
In this episode, Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work shares insights about how to be a leader for all, not just for some and how to build great work environments for all.
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
Whose job is it to create a positive work environment? What is the best way for teams to work together? What does it mean to have psychological safety?
Dr. Amy Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School. She has written over sixty scholarly papers and seven books, including her recent book, The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well.
In this episode, we spoke with her about:
- Why psychological safety is mission critical to excellence
- How to learn as you do
- Where team leaders fit on their teams
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
What does DEI look like in practice? How do DEI practitioners make systematic change? How does one prepare for a role in the diversity and inclusion space?
In this episode, Dr. Cindy Pace shares more about:
- what happens when leadership teams work together to advance DEI
- teaching future generations of leaders how to be great DEI practitioners
- why change has to be long lasting and systemic rather than programmatic
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
How can major brands and businesses use their platform to create change internally and externally? How can a CEO affect the entire culture of their organization? How can leadership teams create change that is long lasting and systemic? Tim Ryan is the U.S. Senior Partner at PwC and Shannon Schuyler is the Chief Purpose and Inclusion Officer. Together, Tim and Shannon helped to establish CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion. With over 2,400 signatories, it’s the largest business-led initiative to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
In this episode, we spoke with them about:
- The purpose and origins of CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
- Why the CEO is also the Chief Culture Officer
- How to make change that is long lasting and systemic
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
How do you maximize the potential of diverse organizations? What does that work feel like when you’re in the middle of it? How do you teach DEI?
Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.
In this episode, we spoke with her about:
- practical tools for advancing DEI in your workplace
- how race affects people's experiences at work and in leadership roles
- why the best metaphor for DEI work is a long distance run
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
What is the role of a Chief Diversity Officer? How do you approach DEI from a global perspective? How can a good CDO educate leaders and transform organizations?
Rohini Anand is a former Chief Diversity Officer and is the author of Leading Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Guide for Systemic Change in Multinational Organizations.
In this episode, we spoke with her about:
- What makes a good CDO
- How a CDO should change their approach for global organizations
- Why DEI is a passion and not just a job
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
What effect does power have in a workplace? How do we share power? Where does the power and drive come from in DEI leaders?
In this episode, Dr. Cindy Pace shares more about:
- Why we all have power
- How to turn hierarchical power into shared power
- How powerful DEI can be when we all work together
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.
What do women do once they achieve leadership positions? How do we advance gender equity and equality in the workplace?
Dr. Iris Bohnet is the Albert Pratt Professor of Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School. She’s also Co-Director of the Women and Public Policy Program.
In this episode, we spoke with her about:
- The long standing bias that leads to gender inequality
- How women lead more collaboratively and why that matters
- How small changes in our workplaces can get us closer and closer to achieving gender equity
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Why are the words conflict and negotiation intimidating? How can we take the fear out of these subjects and improve our comfortability with them? Why is proficiency in negotiation key to a healthy work environment and a great career?
Dr. Beth Fisher-Yoshida is Co-Executive Director of the Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict and Complexity (AC4) and Director of the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) program, both housed in the Earth Institute at Columbia University.
In this episode, we spoke with her about:
- What skills are vital in an inclusive work space
- Why conflict resolution and negotiation aren’t as scary as they seem
- How caring is at the heart of improving our proficiency in conflict resolution and negotiation
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How can we approach making change at work? Why are tough conversations important? How do we have them while also respecting boundaries?
Mary-Frances Winters is founder and CEO of The Winters Group Inc. She’s worked as a consultant improving DEI efforts at numerous corporations. She’s also the author of multiple books including Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change.In this episode, we spoke with her about:
- How a cultural audit can create change in a workplace
- Why uncomfortable conversations are necessary
- How to respect boundaries while also pushing for change
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What can we learn about leadership from Carla Harris? About connection from Susan McPherson? And about Allyship from Kenji Yoshino?
In this episode, Dr. Cindy Pace shares more about:
- Carla’s pearls of wisdom
- How Susan’s view of connection has helped her build strong relationships
- What Kenji’s allyship has meant to her
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What is an ally and why should you be one? Why is a growth mindset a vital part of being an ally? How do we learn from a mistake or a non-inclusive action?
Kenji Yoshino is the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU and the director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. He is also the author of two books that we discuss on the show, Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights and Say the Right Thing: How to Talk about Identity, Diversity, and Justice.
In this episode, we spoke with him about:
- Why we should be an ally to both the people affected by non-inclusive behavior and the source
- Why a growth mindset is vital to DEI
- How to have conversations that matter through grace, compassion, and respect
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Why are deep and lasting relationships important? How do we build them? What is the difference between networking and connecting?
Susan McPherson is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies. She calls herself a serial connector and wrote the book, The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships.
In this episode, we spoke with her about:
- How to make lasting connections
- The value of being a connector
- Why networking and connecting are different
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How can we adapt to new challenges and expectations as new employees join our workforce? What does it mean to find and cultivate talent? How does a good leader help their staff grow and thrive?
Carla Harris is a Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley and a member of Metlife’s Board of Directors. She’s written several books. The most recent was titled Lead to Win.
In this episode, we spoke with her about:
- Why leadership matters in DEI
- How to cultivate modern leaders
- Why leaders have to adapt to create inclusive workplaces
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This season we’re bringing you twice as many stories and research driven conversations. On the show, we’ll have Carla Harris, Kenji Yoshino, Dr. Rohini Anand, and so many more notable and globally recognized DEI experts and practitioners.
In advancing DEI, we’ve learned about bringing our whole selves to work. We thought we’d do the same on the show. Host, Cindy Pace, plans to share with you more of who she is this season, including her personal experiences that go beyond her work in advancing DEI at MetLife.
Throughout our second season, you’ll also hear episodes in a new format that we’ve aptly titled “Behind the Conversations.” In these episodes, we’ll drill down on the lessons and the sharp insights from our guests that you can really use.
How can diversity drive innovation and inspire solutions? How can leaders unlock all of the innovation potential of their diverse teams?
Frans Johansson is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, acclaimed international speaker, and leading thinker on the intersection of diversity and innovation.
In this episode, we spoke with him about:
- How DEI unearths creativity and innovation in the workplace
- Why we’re entering the great recombination era
- Specific actions leaders can take to cultivate innovation
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In this episode, we kick off the year with calls to action from all of our season 1 guests. In January, people tend to make New Year's resolutions and this year we want our listeners to make an inclusion resolution. That word, “resolution” comes from the word resolve, which is defined as a “fierce determination to do something.”
As we look ahead in 2023, we are fiercely determined for our listeners to learn:
- How to question history, precedent, and harmful beliefs
- How to take stock of relationships and make way for your colleagues
- How to give micro-affirmations and how to deliberately and courageously respond to micro-aggressions
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This special episode will take you on our own journey of how and why we built our podcast, while also hearing incredibly personal stories and the most powerful insights our guests have shared in 2022. If this is your first time listening to our show, this episode will be an amazing way to get an overview of the conversations we’ve had and the lessons we’ve learned so far in Season 1.
As we look back at our first year of Inclusion Begins with Me:
- You’ll hear about the experiences of inclusion from the phenomenal women who kicked off our series
- You’ll learn about connection from experts on waymaking, purpose, and brain science.
- You’ll discover the importance of DEI through personal stories.
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How can we recognize our similarities and build strong relationships with one another despite our differences? Why is collective action central to advancing the work of DEI?
Dr. Tina Opie and Dr. Beth Livingston are the authors of Shared Sisterhood: How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work.
In this episode, we spoke with them about:
- How their relationship is the prime example for building shared sisterhood
- Why coalition building and accountability are critical for building inclusive workplaces
- The differences between a co-conspirator, ally, and accomplice in relation to DEI work
Learn more and reach out to Tina and Beth here.
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What is the difference between earned and unearned advantage? How can DEI practitioners simplify their work? How does advantage affect our workplaces? Why does it have a major impact on DEI work?
Chris Altizer and Gloria Johnson-Cusack are the authors of Growing the Elephant: Increasing Earned Advantage for All.
In this episode, we spoke with them about:
- How advantage - both earned and unearned has affected their lives
- Why who you are and where you come from matters
- How to approach difficult DEI conversations and exercises
Learn more about Chris, Gloria and their book here.
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Why does inclusion need to be personal? Why is it necessary for DEI work to be uncomfortable? What is the difference between niceness and kindness — and why does language matter to DEI efforts?
Wade Davis is currently the Vice President of Inclusion Strategy for Product at Netflix. He’s a thought leader public speaker, and writer on gender, race, and
orientation equality.
In this episode, I spoke with Wade about:
- how leaders can step out of their comfort zone to advance DEI
- why it’s crucial to make inclusion a personal journey
- why language matters in the practice of DEI
Learn more about Wade Davis here.
What happens to our brain when we experience exclusion? How have pandemic related shifts in our work environments affected our ability to connect? And how do we maintain a clear sense of pride and purpose in our work?
Dr. Britt Andreatta is a thought leader, consultant, and author. She synthesizes neuroscience and makes it applicable to the business world. Her book series on brain science looks at how we as people are wired to grow, resist, and connect.
In this episode, I spoke with Britt about:
- why humans have an evolutionary desire to connect
- how leaders can create psychological safety for their employees and address pandemic related burnout
- how to create a positive hybrid work environment
Learn more about how leaders can address employee burnout here.
Learn more about how to heal from burnout here.
And learn more about Britt and her books here.
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What is waymaking and can anyone be a waymaker? Is there a difference between waymaking and sponsorship? What makes employees feel respected and appreciated?
Tara Jaye Frank’s book, The Waymakers: Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity with Competence and Confidence serves as a guide for tackling these tough questions. Tara started her 20-year career at Hallmark and today, she runs a successful culture and leadership consulting firm. In this episode, I spoke with Tara about:
- how waymaking can bypass traditional power structures
- integrating mission statements into everyday workplace culture
- why actively learning and listening is key to waymaking
Learn more about Tara Jaye Frank here.
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What is the connection between purpose and performance? Amid the Great Resignation, what can workplaces do to meet the demands of today’s workforce?
Today’s guest, Aaron Hurst, coined the “purpose economy.” He is the CEO and Founder of Imperative, a peer coaching startup that is helping employees find meaning and purpose in their work. According to research, 61% of Americans feel lonely at work — even before the pandemic. In this episode, Aaron and I tackle:
- why relationships are the biggest predictor of fulfillment at work
- why care is critical for businesses
- designing interactions that build authentic connections in the workplace
Learn more about Aaron’s work on the “Purpose Economy” at Imperative.
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In building inclusive workplaces where people feel a sense of belonging, why do we need to center women of color? In doing this work, how do we choose courage, vulnerability, and empathy, even when it’s difficult?
To explore these topics, we’ll be hearing from Ruchika Tulshyan, author, global keynote speaker, and founder of Candour, an inclusion strategy practice. Ruchika co-wrote a paradigm-shifting article entitled “Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome” for Harvard Business Review that has over a million views.
In this episode, Ruchika and Cindy talk about:
- the complexities and importance of defining women of color
- what happens when leaders are unaware of the realities women of color and marginalized women face
- how we can take personal responsibility for inclusion
Ruchika’s new book is "Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work".
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What is the true cost of women’s success in corporate America? How are women navigating the climb to reach the coveted seat of leadership?
Deepa Purushothaman, a “first” senior partner at Deloitte, the first Indian-American woman, and one of the youngest people to make Partner in the firm's history, knows first-hand what price ethnically and racially diverse women pay to become leaders in their organizations.
In this episode, Deepa shares her deeply personal journey as one of “the first, the few, the only.” Listen to Cindy and Deepa talk about:
- why success can no longer be divorced from health
- why assimilating to a certain leadership style erodes authenticity
- how women of color can redefine power
Deepa’s new book is “The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America.”
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When it comes to inclusion, Daisy Auger-Dominguez, Chief People Officer at VICE Media, asks us to: “reflect, visualize, act, and persist.”
Throughout her career, Daisy has made transformational contributions to leading companies in media, entertainment, and technology. In this episode, Daisy shares how she discovered the unwritten rules in work environments that promote exclusionary behavior. Cindy and Daisy talk about:
- how we can bring DEI to life by asking better questions — in recruitment, onboarding, and our day-to-day work
- why Daisy’s book is a ‘love letter’ to managers, who are in a critical position to center diversity and equity in every organization
- why DEI is table stakes and crucial for talent retention
Daisy’s new book is “Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity In the Workplace.”
Visit Daisy's website: daisyauger-dominguez.com
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How does inclusion impact our well-being and why is it a business imperative? How do we cultivate a culture of belonging, and lead with more empathy and courage?
On our podcast, we examine the pivotal role people play in creating inclusive workplaces that are built for the future. Each episode weaves together storytelling and research-driven conversations with globally recognized authors, experts, and DEI practitioners.
Each month, Dr. Cindy Pace, MetLife’s VP and Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, tackles actionable steps we can all take to advance DEI.
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Inclusion Begins With Me: Conversations That Matter is a podcast from MetLife and produced by Hueman Group Media.