Amid the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States and elsewhere, leaders in both the public and private sectors are reevaluating their organizations' policies and goals. While many employers and employees still value and support DEI, a growing chorus argues that such programs run counter to meritocratic ideals. ... Show More
Jul 1
Larry Summers: ‘Smart Businesses Are Going to Maintain Flexibility’
Lawrence H. Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and President Emeritus of Harvard University, has seen the ups and downs of the American economy throughout the decades. As leaders today contend with fears of economic downturn, the growth of artificial intelligence, tariffs, i ... Show More
27m 1s
Jun 24
Moms Demand Action Founder on What It Takes to Lead Change
Whether you're a manager trying to move your organization in a new direction, an entrepreneur seeking to fix a consumer pain point, or a non-profit leader working to improve society, it can be hard to turn your and others' passion for a cause into meaningful change. Shannon Watts ... Show More
26m 13s
Aug 2024
What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano
Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — by overly focusing on one thing. To avoid backlash and costly turnover, he shows the key change leaders can make to create thriving, ... Show More
17m 23s
Oct 2024
Top DEI Strategies for 2025
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.Joelle dives deep into the complexities of Diversity, E ... Show More
45m 10s
Feb 2025
527: Senior Researcher at Harvard Kennedy School on ‘Make Work Fair’
Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 527, an interview with the coauthor of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results, Siri Chilazi. In this episodes, Siri shares her path from studying chemistry to researching workplace gender equality. Based on her experience and acad ... Show More
47m 21s
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
Jan 2025
168 - Diversity Isn’t Enough—How Great CEOs Turn It Into a Competitive Advantage with Kelly McDonald
In this engaging episode of The World Class Leader Show, host Andrea Petrone dives deep into the nuances of leadership, diversity, and inclusion with Kelly McDonald, a celebrated speaker, author, and marketing expert. As the president of McDonald Marketing and author of four best ... Show More
45m 19s
Jan 2025
We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong
This week, we're revisiting an episode on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) — essential drivers of creativity and profits, yet progress has been slow. It's time for leaders to become "rock stars" of inclusion — and that starts with pushing through discomfort, says veteran bro ... Show More
19m 21s