Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives have changed rapidly over the years, and often not for the better. Many companies quickly hired DEI professionals and then dissolved these roles just as fast. Our guest today has put years of research into strategies that encourage workplaces to embrace social inclusion and for her, the solution lies in the power ... Show More
Oct 12
Brené Brown on Leading with Courage and Vulnerability
After more than two decades exploring courage, vulnerability and leadership, Brené Brown’s work has helped millions of people and changed how we talk about shame and belonging. In her latest book, Strong Ground, Brené introduces the idea of “grounded confidence,” a practice of le ... Show More
28m 3s
Sep 28
What Four Decades of Building Great Restaurants Taught Danny Meyer About Culture
Danny Meyer has built some of the most beloved and enduring restaurants in the US. The “secret sauce” behind Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Shake Shack, and more? How diners feel when they walk in the door. His new book, What Could Possibly Go Right, is about a c ... Show More
29m 18s
Sep 2023
Michèle Lamont, "Seeing Others: How Recognition Works-And How It Can Heal a Divided World" (Atria, 2023)
How can we challenge and change inequalities? In Seeing Others: How Recognition Works— and How It Can Heal a Divided World (Atria, 2023), Michele Lamont, Professor of Sociology and African and African American Studies and the Robert I. Goldman Professor of European Studies, at Ha ... Show More
36m 53s
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
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
Dec 2022
You’ve Made Some DEI Progress. Don’t Stop Now
Over the past few years, organizations around the world have invested in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with varying results. But to achieve lasting change, they'll need to commit to that work for much longer, says Ella Washington, organizational psychologist and pr ... Show More
29m 42s
Jul 2024
Diversity is not a Nice to have with Jacki Muthumbi. Actionable steps to take for Companies and Diverse Individual
Our guest today is Jackie Muthumbi. A Top Voice for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. Her lived experiences as an immigrant, mother, and DEI Leader, coupled with a proven track record of creating strategies that educate Businesses who are looking to attract and retain diverse ta ... Show More
55m 7s
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