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In this episode of the Call In Podcast, Karen Catlin explores how embracing mistakes can strengthen organizational culture. Learn how to shift from fear of failure to a mindset of growth, and the positive impact this has on employee engagement and retention.   More information at https://betterallies.com/ and https://www.callinpodcast.com/

Description: In this conversation, Karen Catlin explains why job titles matter. Karen discusses how titles can significantly impact an employee's authority and credibility, particularly for women and underrepresented groups. Discover actionable strategies to use titles effectively and boost workplace morale and engagement.

Karen Catlin, author of four influential books on workplace allyship, explores practical tips for engaging and retaining talent. Learn how finding common ground and educating with empathy can transform your organization into a more inclusive and thriving workplace.   More information at https://betterallies.com/ and https://www.callinpodcast.com/

Join us as we dive into practical tips with Karen Catlin, author and advocate for building enduring organizations through curiosity. Learn why being respectfully curious, not furious, is crucial for creating inclusive and diverse workplaces. Discover strategies for engaging and retaining talent, fostering allyship, and navigating challenging conversations with grace and compassion.

Karen Catlin shares her expertise on understanding and navigating privilege in the workplace. Discover how acknowledging and leveraging privilege can lead to more meaningful allyship and stronger, more inclusive organizations.

Join us as Daisy Auger-Dominguez discusses the "decoder ring" for navigating the unspoken rules of organizations. Learn how to push boundaries and foster a culture of inclusivity.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Rohini Anand as we explore strategies for empowering change and fostering a culture of inclusivity within organizations. Dr. Anand will share her expertise in driving sustainable change through initiatives to engage employees, customers, and communities. She will provide practical tips and best practices for implementing programs that deliver measurable results and create lasting impact. This episode will inspire leaders to take proactive steps towards building diverse and inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive.

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Martinez to discuss the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the corporate world. Alex shares his experiences driving change at companies like Nike and Yum! Brands, offering valuable insights for organizations looking to create more inclusive workplaces.

Delve into the importance of health equity in DEI efforts. Saqi Mehta shares insights on how GoodRx addresses the challenges of a hybrid workforce, ensuring DEI remains a top priority.

In this episode, we're joined by Master Sergeant Terrance Cooley, a trailblazing leader within the United States Air Force, to explore the nuances of inclusive leadership. From his early days as a wireless system specialist to his current role as Chief People Officer, Terrance shares his insights on creating an environment of psychological safety, fostering diversity and equity, and empowering individuals to contribute their unique talents to the mission. Drawing from his extensive experience as a foster parent, Terrance emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and creating opportunities for all, both within the Air Force and beyond.

In this illuminating episode, Director of Equity & Belonging at Zillow Dr. Cornell Verdeja-Woodson unpacks the connections between higher education and corporate America around attracting new talent, subtle differences in jargon, and bridging gaps to create inclusive workplaces.

Middle managers play a pivotal role in organizational success. Founder and CEO of The Equity Equation and host of the DEI After 5 podcast Sacha Thompson shares the importance of investing in middle managers and empowering them to drive positive change. Learn how strategic leadership development can bridge the gap between DEI training and day-to-day responsibilities.

Learn how ServiceNow leverages data to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at ServiceNow Karen Pavlin discusses the importance of measuring and tracking DEI progress, along with the impressive results and impact these efforts have had on the organization.

How can women capitalize on the new normal after the pandemic? Partner in EY-Parthenon's Transaction Strategy Practice Nina Lapachet joins the Call In podcast to weigh in.

An inspiring conversation on diversity, and actionable ideas on how to move forward.

Kim A. Thompson describes how companies can design inclusion practices that work by focusing first on people's individual stories.

Ramita Tandon discusses how Walgreens is aiming to redefine the patient experience and increase patient access and retention in drug development research.

The authors of “50 Questions Inclusive Leaders Ask,” Dr. Alexandria White and Diane Flynn, provide ways to stay current and foster meaningful dialogue in today's polarized environment.    

A conversation with Dr. Ella F. Washington, Founder and CEO of Ellavate Solutions, and Professor of Practice at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business

World Wide Technology's Ann Marr & Bob Ferrell discuss why starting with culture, people and leadership is a great business model.

As global businesses integrate AI into processes, jobs, and public outreach, how can leaders ensure those efforts are conducted ethically and free of bias?

It starts at the top — building a sense of belonging through transparency and openness.

Prof. Meikle explains how drawing attention to others in meetings is a powerful tool, and is also a sure way to gain power and respect yourself.

Dr. Dobbin explains why formalizing internal systems – hiring, mentoring, promotion, and more – is the best way to simultaneously advance diversity and equity in the corporation.

Dr. Tomaskovic-Devey discusses what defines 'success' around workplace equality — and tactics companies employ to achieve it.

JC Penney Chief Human Resources Officer Andre Joyner explains how to create listening organizations — and outlines concrete steps companies can take to increase employee engagement

Chip Conley — hospitality entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Modern Elder Academy — discusses how companies should plan for and conduct layoffs properly, including how he helped Airbnb manage its painful process when he served as Airbnb's Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy.

Globally recognized DEI thought leader, speaker, author and entrepreneur Jennifer Brown discusses what inclusive leadership looks like — and what tips she offers leaders at top companies around the world put it into action. 

With holidays approaching, the same inclusive leadership skills that work at the office can also work outside the office.

Dr. Michelle Gourdine discusses tactics to advance boardroom diversity — and how coordinated efforts can make meaningful differences. Further, leveraging her medical background, Dr. Gourdine also explains the challenge of “weathering,” the stressors that one experiences daily — at home and at work — and the biological toll on one's health. Dr. Gourdine explains the impact on women — especially women of color — in the workplace and in the boardroom.

Leo Pacheco, Branch Manager at Beacon , discusses how Hispanic Heritage Month helps highlight the importance for leaders to put people first all year long — as well as ways companies and leaders can celebrate Hispanic culture at work.

Peter Muñiz, Home Depot VP, Dep. General Counsel, offers lessons and insights on inclusive leadership, empathy, and how leaders can support employees' desires to bring their “authentic selves” to work — and why that's good business. 

RW2 Enterprises founder Ron Williams shares lessons on building inclusive corporate boards, including self-advocacy, board oversight vs. management function and shared priorities across a board.

The topic has been increasingly in the news. What should companies do? Should capitalism be color/race/orientation blind?   For more information, go to https://www.callinpodcast.com.

Why is it so hard to ask for more money... and what leaders can do to help.   For more information, go to https://www.callinpodcast.com. 

HumanGood President & CEO John Cochrane shares lessons on the importance of evenly showing empathetic leadership in good times and bad.

What does it mean to hire the best person for the job?  10 steps for reducing bias in hiring – and hear insights from Samsung Electronics America.

How to react, what to say, and when to give grace.

Today's episode features a conversation with Julian Francis, President and CEO of Beacon Building Products – the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products in the U.S. and Canada.  A key component of the way Julian advances business success is through empathetic leadership, connecting a human understanding of each employee to the realities of what it takes to succeed in a competitive business environment.   We also discuss the specific, tangible ways that Julian brings his leadership philosophy to life: Discover ways to generate actionable opportunities for members of underrepresented groups, how to help employees balance personal and work needs, and learn about their innovative campaign for putting people first.   The outstanding conversation is filled with honest insights and useful tips for leaders – and future leaders – at any level.

Reports note that 90% of Fortune 500 companies have employee resource groups, or ERGs, that provide important voice to under-represented groups, offer employees the chance to gain empathy and learn about others' journeys, and create a majority experience for everyone.    But given the reality of work environments where many employees already have too much on their plates, how can leaders make sure ERGs work for everyone and don't simply pile new responsibilities on already overloaded team members? 

A lot has changed since yesterday's business school. Many leaders have spent careers learning how to navigate the traditional issues like supply chain disruptions or labor disputes or marketing challenges. Do they now have a new one: How to navigate today's cancel culture?

McKinsey and LeanIn.org's ‘Women in the Workplace' report sounded the alarm: What can and should business leaders -- women and men -- do about it?

What's the difference between being “woke” and being “responsible”?

From National Hispanic Heritage Month to Indigenous People's Day to the Christmas holidays and beyond, can leaders celebrate some cultures in the office yet not celebrate all cultures?

Following the discovery of Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden's homophobic, racist and misogynistic emails, Chris Riback & Dr. Alexandria White explore: What does one coach's email trail have to do with inclusive leadership? How can leaders build internal cultures that protect against this happening in their organizations?

How should employers react when something embarrassing or offensive that an employee said, did, or posted – even years ago – resurfaces? Where is the line between past mistakes and current accountability?

Chris Riback & Dr. Alexandria White discuss: Why men should continue to serve as mentors to women today — and what A.C.T.I.O.N. all parties can take to make it work.

Chris Riback & Dr. Alexandria White discuss: How should leaders navigate the new hybrid workplace -- from determining whether and when to bring employees back to the office to employee concerns that "out of sight" means "out of mind" and even to new harassment or discrimination concerns? For more information, go to callinpodcast.com

Great business leaders know: As much as any other part of the equation, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core to generating strong performance. And while the terms diversity, equity and inclusion are not new, the movement – across society, institutions, and businesses – gained extraordinary momentum this year.  But what, exactly, does diversity, equity, and inclusion – often called D.E.I. – actually look like? What tangible steps can business leaders take to integrate the principles not as one-off projects, but rather on going standard operating procedures? It's called “inclusive leadership” – the ability to bring individuals, teams, and communities together in constructive ways that not only don't betray the bottom line, but in today's consumer-aware purchasing environment, builds a company's financial standings.  Given today's cancel culture, the ability to confidently exercise inclusive leadership is imperative. That's why for business leaders, the question becomes not why it's necessary, but rather how should “inclusive leadership” be demonstrated? What are the best ways to navigate the social issues that are necessarily a part of today's business landscape?  Call In is our effort to help – CEOs, business leaders, managers, and even employees and communities. Our series of conversations will explore these socials topics with the business leader as our central focus – helping these leaders navigate today's cancel culture.  Each episode will start with a current news item. We'll unpack the key social issues, potential business impacts, and – importantly – how leaders might navigate these issues within their own organizations and communities. We'll help determine how these leaders can “call in, not cancel” their stakeholders to create a shared path forward. For more information, go to callinpodcast.com