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Episodes

Jan. 24, 2023

What I Learned Reviewing 30 Books in 30 Days

Last year I covered a lot of books related to Diversity & Inclusion Find out what I learned reviewing 30 books in 30 days. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I decided to create 60 Second Book Reviews 5…
Jan. 17, 2023

How Status Contests Undermine Diversity and Inclusion In The Workplace

So much of Inclusion is hindered by people competing with each other in unhealthy ways. Find out status contests waste everyone’s time. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How status contests mean that the p…
Dec. 13, 2022

My Personal Accountability And A New Future

Every year I make predictions about Diversity and Inclusion trends Find out why this year I’m holding myself more accountable. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I want to be accountable for my actions Why wr…
Dec. 6, 2022

Diversity and Inclusion Matters [Book Review]

We need Game Changing Performance to create Inclusion Find out how from an author that claims to deliver Here are some key messages from this episode: The CAPE Process developed by the author The ADKAR model the author sugg…
Nov. 29, 2022

5 Reasons Why You Should Always Cite Your Sources On Your Inclusion Journey

When it comes to Inclusion, it’s always best to cite other people Find out why the less ideas are yours the better Here are some key messages from this episode: The Google tactic I use to provide value to you The Inclusive …
Nov. 22, 2022

3 Insights to Help You Make Better Decisions About Inclusion: A Special Offer

I get asked how to make better Inclusion decisions all the time. Find out the 3 insights we use with our clients Here are some key messages from this episode: What issues People Leaders tell us they want to address The chal…
Nov. 15, 2022

Can You Become A Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books?

Is it possible to become an expert by reading 3 books? Find out why I think it’s happening in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why expertise is but it’s nature exclusi…
Nov. 8, 2022

Why I Love and Hate Diversity & Inclusion Books

I love reading books related to Diversity and Inclusion. Find out why other times I hate it. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I think many DEI books are Ghost written The Phantom Author I think I encountere…
Nov. 1, 2022

Acting White [Book Review]

Is there such a thing as Acting White? If so why would anyone want to do that? Find out in this fascinating book. Here are some key messages from this episode: How the 4 Stages of Racial Negotiation are used in the workplac…
Oct. 25, 2022

A Reason Why Leaders Get So Frustrated About Diversity Hiring That Doesn’t Get Discussed

Diversity is such a hassle for leaders who just want to get on with the job Find out the real reason why some of them are so frustrated Here are some key messages from this episode: What Leaders in dominant positions don’t …
Oct. 18, 2022

3 Conditions That Cause Groupthink That No One Has Told You About

Groupthink is not something you want at work Find out how you can recognise the things that normally precede Groupthink. Here are some key messages from this episode: How Psychological Safety influences Groupthink  How Insu…
Oct. 11, 2022

8 Symptoms of Groupthink You Need To Know

Groupthink is a word often used to justify why we need Diversity Find out you can recognise Groupthink where you work. Here are some key messages from this episode: 8 Symptoms of Groupthink you need to know  How peer pressu…
Oct. 4, 2022

ReWire: A Radical Approach To Tackling Diversity and Difference

Mainstream Diversity advice is tepid, weak and ineffective. Find out about a book that presents a more radical approach. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why this book says something no one else says 6 Lenses t…
Sept. 27, 2022

An 8 Step Process To Bridge Your Diversity Management ‘Implementation Gap”

Here’s an 8 step process to Implement Diversity Management Find out how you can put it into practice. Here are some key messages from this episode: The 3 Levels of the 8 Step Process  Why the sequence of this process is cru…
Sept. 20, 2022

3 Things To Consider Before You Implement A Diversity Management Strategy

You’ve decided that Diversity is important Find out what you need to consider before you implement a Diversity Management Strategy Here are some key messages from this episode: How Implementation Gaps emerge The importance …
Sept. 13, 2022

5 Reasons Why This Show Is Part of Your Continuing Professional Development

Being professional means I’m committed to ongoing learning as part of my development. Find out why we’re committed to ongoing learning as part of your development. Here are some key messages from this episode: How this po…
Sept. 6, 2022

4 Reasons Why Diversity & Inclusion Work Is Like a Side Hustle

Hustle Culture is prevalent in the modern workplace.  Find out why organisations treat Diversity & Inclusion work like a Side Hustle Here are some key messages from this episode: Organisations can exploit your desire to be.…
Aug. 30, 2022

The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety

I’ve learned we were wrong about Psychological Safety. Find out the The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I’m biased about this book Why Psychological Safety is transactiona…
Aug. 23, 2022

5 Types of Diversity Expert You Need To Understand

Lots of people are calling themselves Diversity Experts.  Find out 5 types of Diversity Expert you need to be aware of. Here are some key messages from this episode:  How Passionate Advocates signal privilege in their lan…
Aug. 16, 2022

3 Inclusive Lessons From Stoic Philosophy

People think of Stoicism as a Philosophy, I think of it a practice.   Find out how this informs our approach to Inclusion.   Here are some key messages from this episode:  How to use Stoicism to find actionable answers to.…
Aug. 9, 2022

How Narratives of Racial Progress Create Barriers to Inclusion

Companies want you to believe we’re headed towards racial equity Find out how this narrative can harm Inclusion Here are some key messages from this episode: The American Narrative of Racial Progress can be harmful People o…
Aug. 2, 2022

Why You should Use Your Inclusion Gift Carefully

You’ve got a gift that can be used to build Inclusion. Find out how to use it carefully for your own peace of mind. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why your Inclusion Gift is so important Why you must protect …
July 26, 2022

The Peter Principle [Book Review]

Why are there so many incompetent leaders? Find out the simple explanation from the classic bestseller Here are some key messages from this episode: Why Super Competent people get fired Why the exceptions to the Peter Princ…
July 19, 2022

Is DEI Training a Waste of Time?

Diversity and Inclusion Training is in popular demand. Find out if it’s a waste of your time. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why nearly all DEI training has the same two goals Why so much DEI training appears…