Better practices for building inclusive cultures and communication.
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317. Plot Twist: The Second Story Hiding Inside Every Great Pitch
“We’re all salespeople at the end of the day.”Whether you’re pitching a movie, an idea, or yourself, persuasion is about more than the story you’re telling—it’s also about the story your audience sees for themselves. For Deadpool and Zombieland screenwriter Rhett Reese, that mean ... Show More
24m 9s
Aug 20
316. The Persuasion Equation: Grab Attention & Make Your Message Meaningful
“The tools of communication have changed, the human brain has not.” In a world of endless content and shrinking attention spans, getting your message heard means giving people a reason to care. For Carmine Gallo, a communication coach, author of Viral Voices, and CEO of Gallo Com ... Show More
20m 48s
Aug 17
315. Quietly Powerful: How Introverts Can Communicate With Confidence & Impact
“Over time, what works is truly showing up in a way where you actually care, you're actually trying to give value.” In a culture that rewards boldness and visibility, quieter voices can be easy to overlook. But Susan Cain, a former Wall Street lawyer, negotiation consultant, and ... Show More
22m 43s
Oct 2024
Top DEI Strategies for 2025
<p>In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Joelle Emerson, CEO and co-founder of Paradigm, a company dedicated to helping organizations build inclusive cultures that unlock the full potential of their workforce.</p><p>Joelle dives deep into the complexities of Di ... Show More
45m 10s
Feb 2024
Unilever's Secret to Building an Equitable & Inclusive Workplace
<p>In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Evelyn Maria Espinal, Global Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever, discusses pioneering a comprehensive strategy integrating ED&I across business functions to position inclusion as a key driver of performance.</p> ... Show More
36m 50s
Oct 2020
"We Need to Stop TipToeing Around Race"
In the midst of a powerful social justice movement, Quita Highsmith, VP and Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech, and Simone Hill, MBA/MA ’14, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) strategist at Omidyar Network, work to steer their organizations toward a new definition of corpo ... Show More
34m 52s
Aug 2019
How African-Americans Advance at Work — And What Organizations Can Do to Help
Laura Morgan Roberts, professor at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, says that organizations are still falling short on promoting racial diversity, particularly in their most senior ranks. While many large companies have "inclusion" initiatives, most leaders ... Show More
24m 9s
Aug 2023
How to Ask About Inclusion at an Employer
Research shows that a company's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is important for several reasons, including its ability to adapt and thrive financially. Yet, how do DEI efforts apply to you and your needs?
Jenn Tardy, who is a LinkedIn Top Voice and runs her own con ... Show More
22m 17s
Sep 2023
How Companies Can Recommit to Their DEI Goals
After the summer of 2020 in the United States, many organizations made a big push to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in their ranks and operations. But now, many fear that that momentum is slipping, especially in the face of economic headwinds. Laura Morgan Roberts, org ... Show More
26m 7s