Chad Sanders, a former tech executive and entrepreneur, says that people of color, especially Black men like him, often feel the need to assimilate to white corporate culture. They learn to code switch and downplay their race. But Sanders realized a few years into his career that, by trying to fit in, he was failing to leverage the strengths he'd developed g ... Show More
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What It Takes to Make Progress When the Future Feels Out of Control
When the future feels increasingly out of our control, how can leaders and organizations make progress? University of Pennsylvania psychologist Martin Seligman, a pioneer in the study of optimism, resilience, and human flourishing, argues that the answer is agency: the belief tha ... Show More
25m 2s
Feb 2020
From “Fish Out of Water” to Wall Street Changemaker
Sean Legister, a vice president in the Global Markets Division, talks about overcoming imposter syndrome on the Goldman Sachs trading floor and what led him to start Breakfast Bites, a monthly fireside chat connecting black colleagues with senior leaders. Legister tells podcast h ... Show More
31m 31s
Mar 2023
We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) boost creativity and profits, but progress has been slow: Today, nearly 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs are white males. It's time for leaders to become "rock stars" of inclusion -- and that starts with pushing through discomfort says veteran ... Show More
19m 24s
Apr 2021
WorkLife with Adam Grant: How to Build an Inclusive Workplace
Over the last year, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many companies have paid lip service to racial inclusion. But what does it actually take to change individuals — and the structures and cultures of organizations? In the first of two episodes on bias, psychologist John Ama ... Show More
50m 45s
May 2024
Info to Know: Insights from the Leadership Journeys of African American Executive
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert ana ... Show More
28m 29s
Feb 2025
Five Generations, One Office: The New Rules of Leadership
<p>Struggling to motivate, inspire, and drive results? It's because leadership has changed—and you must adapt. Darren Hardy breaks down what works today and what you need to change now to thrive. It's time to rethink everything and lead to the next level!</p> <p>Get more personal ... Show More
13m 24s
Nov 2024
Why DEI Still Matters (and How to Get It Right)
Amid the racial reckoning that followed George Floyd’s murder in 2020, many U.S. business leaders promised to make workplaces more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. But these efforts have now slowed, and many DEI teams have faced cuts, and calls for anti-racist leadership have a ... Show More
31m 19s