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Neil draws a distinction between power and privilege. It is an invitation to everyone to own their natural and equal power. He illustrates with examples of how to notice the difference between privilege and power using slavery, Hollywood, and Jeopardy. To close, Neil invites those with privilege to consider who they are as gatekeepers. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil discusses how words get in the way of advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. He uses the old childhood rhyme “Sticks and Stones” to highlight the error many were taught at an early age. In this episode he uses two scenarios to outline harmful and unproductive behaviors present in J.E.D.I work and invites leaders to be more relationally intelligent in their interactions in service of advancing racial justice. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses the reality of online dating and the wisdom of Organizational Relationship Systems Intelligence to explain what is arguably the most intractable problem corporations face after recruiting Black and brown employees. Retention. He lays out in clear terms, and offers a path out of this quagmire for corporations, Black job seekers, and Black employees. For executives and D&I leaders in large organizations Neil puts out an invitation to save millions of dollars with a simple change in mindset and action. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses concepts from Co-Active Leadership and Relationship Systems Intelligence, findings and facts from leadership research, and a personal example to illustrate how racism is expressed by well-meaning white people as dangerous blindspot, yet an everyday experience for Black people. He offers an invitation to leaders and organizations interested in moving the needle on corporate diversity and inclusion efforts with specific focus on anti-Black racism. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses Relationship Systems Intelligence to illustrate why we cannot expect predominantly white corporate cultures to be more Black. In this episode he outlines what to expect and how to respond to racial aggression through a systems-informed lens. He shares benefits of becoming a system-oriented leader through developing Relationship Systems Intelligence.  You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil lays out a behavior that doubles down on the already damaging nature of so-called microaggressions. It is a triggered response when generally well-meaning people are faced with the reality that they are the source of a microaggression or their racism is exposed at work. Listen to get a step-by-step approach to managing these situations and transforming a potentially horrible circumstance into a life-affirming experience. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil takes a direct look at what is happening across the nation and in corporate America with D&I work. He points directly at a hole and a dangerous trend that threatens to undermine the potential of the last year. Of course he brings in a life scenario to highlight the nonsense in the collective actions. Rather than ending with a tip, Neil makes a request and leaves an insight about the edge we want to cross, but is not guaranteed. efforts in corporate space. He closes with suggestions on how to test organizational commitment to addressing systemic racism in the workplace. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses context from a divergent field to illustrate how systems may operate to distract our attention. He takes listeners into the world of environmental justice and the global climate crisis to point out the difference between problem solving and exploitation, and then draws the contrast to the current diversity and inclusion efforts in corporate space. He closes with suggestions on how to test organizational commitment to addressing systemic racism in the workplace. Check out the two organizations Neil mentioned in the episode, the Earth Island Institute and the Plastic Pollution Coalition. https://livingcorporate.club/34c6FyG https://livingcorporate.club/3fEye96 You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil invites listeners to consider a single universal adversary as responsible for all social and emotional harm between people. He uses bigotry and business as a backdrop and challenges traditional thinking in diversity and inclusion work. There is a fundamental truth here for everyone, and an invitation to courageous internal action. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil shares a brief inspiration and invitation for all leaders who want a more kind and inclusive world. He reminds of the power of dreaming and calls us into a collective dream. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil invites Black and white leaders to consider their roles in giving up and taking away personal power in ways that harm us. He uses a personal story and a news headline to highlight the potentially socialized and learned behaviors, and the positive and negative ways deference manifests to either help or harm our individual or collective movement to more equitable conversations. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil invites corporate executives and individual leaders into the world of ghosts and time spirits to address systemic racism at work. He asserts that D&I programs are destined to fail, and the impact of systemic racism will recycle. Taking actions to address these deeper issues at the right level of intervention might be the systemic innovations companies need to final produce transformative results.  You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil calls forth organizational leaders to reframe naming racism, white supremacy, and white privilege inside their organizations as a way to reap the dividends of the their D&I efforts. He uses sexual harassment as an example to illustrate the gap that needs closing in how we talk about or do not talk about racism in the workplace. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil offers a point of view and call to everyone for a renewed type of leadership in service of a more just society and workplace. Listen in to reflect not only on what you stand for, but also on the ground you stand on as a doorway to the leader you want to be. Neil Edwards is the host of the Leadership Range, a Leadership Coach, Team Coach, and Coach Supervisor. He is a soulful coach and facilitator who makes it easier for teams and leaders to have the difficult conversations across differences, to grow and produce results that businesses need. He trains and supports coaches and delivers transformative leadership development experiences.  You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com.

Neil closes out Women's History Month with gratitude and invites Black and Asian men to share their workplace experiences. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neil_edwards_coaching/

Dr. Towanna Burrous joins Neil in an exploratory conversation that begins with being called out by her math teacher in junior high to being the founder of a professional coach training organization that doesn't have an empty seat. Towanna touches on the crucial role of women in the workplace as a source for transformation through communities. As a disruptor and unifier, Towanna uses her foundation in math as a tool for her ongoing success and to bring others along. Dr. Towanna Burrous is the President of CoachDiversity Institute based in Washington, DC. As a much sought-after executive coach, Towanna's mission is to empower diverse communities through executive coaching. The CoachDiversity team delivers training and curriculum for to-be coaches and customized diversity and leadership programs for corporate and individual clients. You can connect with Dr. Burrous on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/311UoLA Want to find out more about CoachDiversity? Check out their website http://bit.ly/3947Any

Neil opens the mic to his island-boy brother Dr. Akasha Saunders. Akasha opens the conversation with the beautiful imagery of watching the breeze make love to trees. Listen in as they talk about how anyone with a marginalized identity navigates their inner and outer worlds. Out of many, one. Nothing brings more joy to Akasha than cultivating spaces and opportunities for people to grow and develop. As an educator, coach, and facilitator, he is also committed to helping organizations foster deliberately inclusive cultures. He loves taking on challenges. He has a PhD in Human Development and is a Professional Certified Coach. He spends most of his time between Grenada and Bermuda with his partner, their soon-to-be 15-year-old son, and a very protective cockapoo dog. You can connect with Dr. Saunders on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3bKYo9m You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neil_edwards_coaching/

Neil speaks with business leader and author Omar Harris about J.E.D.I. Leadership and the opportunity for business leaders and Black and brown people in the new world of diversity and inclusion work. Omar L. Harris is an entrepreneur, 20-year veteran of the global pharmaceutical industry, speaker, coach, and author of 5 books, including last year's "The Servant Leader's Manifesto." You can connect with Omar on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Links in order: https://bit.ly/38heMMY https://bit.ly/3v4eyT2 https://bit.ly/3ei6Leh Check out Omar's website. https://bit.ly/3bqqYg5 Learn more about (and order!) his books on Amazon. http://amzn.to/3qqBQyQ

Neil talks about black men in white corporate spaces, the paradox they might often face, and the impact on black mens' identities as they navigate what is often treacherous territory. With mixed messages and underlying racial biases in play, Neil offers a path for strategic leader development for black men as a safe, productive, privileged space to develop and thrive. He calls black men to take responsible action and make investments to get the outcomes they want. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him by clicking here. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neil_edwards_coaching/

Neil talks at the intersection of wellbeing, personal leadership, and justice through the lens of relationships systems work. He uses the notion of “Disturbance as Ally” to lay out a way minorities can take a new perspective on race-based aggressions at work and use them to support wellbeing practices. Walk away with a new perspective and four tips on what you can do to survive and maybe thrive in what could be a hostile work environment in corporate America. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him by clicking here.

Neil sits in a conversation with Steve Tulowitzki. Steve, a former strategy consultant turned Professional Certified Coach and elected official, serves on the Town Council in his native Munster, Indiana. His mission is to increase our collective consciousness so that social and racial justice in America becomes the obvious choice, and he believes that TRUE change requires Truth, Reconciliation, Unity, and Execution. Steve shares how patterns of veering away from the mainstream world of white male intention has allowed him to eventually see what he could not previously see. In his reflections and responses listen to how he compares his process for learning a new language to allyships, how he trades in what he calls blood money to purify his soul as an aspiring ally. You can connect with Steve on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, & Clubhouse. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him by clicking here.

Neil opens the mic for Laura Radley, the owner of Cultivate Containers, in this rich episode of The Leadership Range. She speaks from the heart and her lived experience about allyship on the back of the insurrection on January 6th, 2021. You can connect with Laura (and find out more about Cultivate Containers) on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him by clicking here.

Neil creates room for Ken Mossman to tussle with what he was seeing, what his body experienced, and the reality that a narrative around innocence was suddenly gone as we observed insurrectionists storm the US Capitol on 1/6/2021. Ken explores some big questions that may be the questions many need to hear to get their head around the feelings they're having now. Even in the absence of clear answers, sometimes it is the right question that is most needed to determine a new way forward. Ken is a professional coach and leader who works with men. He has been doing his work for two decades with international clientele spanning corporate, academia, entrepreneurship, and arts. He is living a big broad life full of adventures. I encourage you to read Ken's story on his website. His focus is helping men expand their emotional literacy, fluency and flexibility so they can lead with presence and empathy. You can connect with Ken on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Check out his website. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him by clicking here.

Neil opens a space for Gillian Egan to reflect on her experience observing the insurrection unfold on January 6th in Washington DC. Gillian Egan is an attorney who lives in New Orleans with her husband and three sons. She has worked in multiple careers (including as a naturalist, as an actor, and as a Human Resources Manager), has lived all over the world, and strives to repay the many blessings she has received from communities of color through imperfect, humble allyship. Listen to Gillian's journey in the conversation from her inner world of emotions to her outer world of actions, and into relationship development. Gillian's work is ongoing. Her process is the process all aspiring allies in life and at work at all levels of leadership. For those who are in the margins of US and corporate culture, there is work here for you too. Leaders at all levels need to be met. Not where they are and not where you are, but in the relationship that is between you, which is where allyship lives. You can connect with Gillian on LinkedIn. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him by clicking here.

Neil offers a perspective on the events in Washington, DC on January 6th, describing his observations, and urge to invite white allies to the conversation to share their points of view in a multiple part series. In closing, Neil invites listeners into reflective work around Leadership, Relationships, Wellbeing, and Inclusion as we all process what is happening in America now. If we do not learn to relate across divergent views and make sure all human needs are met, we will self-destruct. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him by clicking here.

Neil and Dr. Cherry Collier talk about Moral Licensing and connect Leadership Fragility and Emotional Tax in the conversation. Dr. Cherry is a Master Certified Executive Coach, Organizational Psychologist, and Inclusion Strategist. She works with individuals in or who strive to be in the C-suite to master the skills to lead and love using a head, heart, and hands approach. She remembers having it all; a 6-figure job, both parents living, a loving and supportive relationship, and all the other things that go along with the fairy tale life. Suddenly, her dreams were turned inside out, forcing her to make some very tough life choices. Her greatest choice was choosing a growth mindset. She believes that success is in each of us. Especially you! You can connect with Dr. Cherry on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Check out her personal website, DrCherryCoaching.com.

Neil creates space for Louria Lindauer, a high energy, real, practical, and down to earth agilist, professional coach, and leadership development consultant to share the story of her leadership range from anger as a new college graduate to using open heartedness as a superpower to do her work. In this down to earth conversation, Louria talks about how organizations just need to “Stop it”. She drops a cool acronym called FLEX as a tool for majority white leaders to use a to minimize microaggressions, and offers a reflection on how we can all think about our roles in new ways to create culturally competent leadership programs. Connect with Louria on LinkedIn. Louria is the founder of Success Agility - check out their website. You can email her at info@successagility.net.

In today's episode Neil opens the space for CoachKJ, Kevin Johnson. Through storytelling and connection they navigate how lived experiences shape and build potential for leadership expansion. Kevin begins by offering how one experience as a church-boy informed him that he "had something." From there Kevin eloquently demonstrates how he became the coach and leader he is today. This episode covers a lot of ground, from spirituality and resilience to personal power and shadow work. There is a special gift at the end from KJ. Check out Kevin's website. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

Neil shares a new, yet old view of being an ally. He frames the illusion of allyship present in the current societal narrative and how it limits our success if the goals are inclusion, equity, and belonging. This episode challenges the status quo, and invites individuals and corporations to rethink their strategies and actions. You will walk away, not only with a lot to think about, but with a high-level overview of a 6-point conceptual model for doing allyship work that Neil created using his expertise as a Organization and Relationship Systems Coach, Co-active Leader, and personal and professional experiences. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him by clicking here.

Neil shares a segment of a message he received from a friend, a white male senior leader, and responds by sharing how developing in six areas of emotional and social intelligence can support expanding leadership range in the context of inclusive leadership. He provides a brief definition for each element, what what it might look like when developed, when it is lacking, and a offers suggestions on how to develop and strengthen in each area. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him by clicking here.

Neil and Michelle Howard have an open conversation about the impact Black trauma has on relationships between Black and white people. Michelle offers a meaningful distinction to illustrate why Black trauma is important to acknowledge in workplaces that seek to be inclusive, and where Black people can feel a sense of belonging. Neil and Michelle share stories of their own traumas, and offer specific actions for white and Black leaders who might want to improve the dynamics in their relationships with colleagues and friends. Michelle's on LinkedIn - click here to network with her. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him by clicking here.

The Leadership Range host Neil Edwards talks about the meaning of leadership removed from typical corporate definitions. He uses metaphor, a coaching case, and the perspectives of famous black leaders to illustrate his message. He invites everyone to do a systems-check, examining their own notions of self. He gives listeners two approaches to explore and connect with their natural leadership and leaves a specific message for men and people who are white and in positions of power and privilege. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn and Twitter. You can email him by clicking here.

Neil discusses Microaggressions: Recovery and Building Trust with Kimberly Tiedeken. They break down what they are and what leaders need to do to correct their infractions and build the capacity to be skillful in conversations that build and rebuild trust. For those who experience microaggressions, they lay out what to do to protect yourself, have conversations, and set boundaries. You can connect with Kimberly on LinkedIn or email her by clicking here. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn and Twitter. You can email him by clicking here.

Neil chats with Ayana Coston Jordan of Ayana Coaches, LLC in this inaugural episode of Leadership Range. Neil and Ayana discuss inclusion and isolation, what it is, the root of it, who it impacts, how, and what it means for growth. Connect with Ayana on LinkedIn. You can also email her at ayana@ayanacoaches.com. Connect with our host, Neil Edwards, on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Welcome to The Leadership Range. Our host is Neil Edwards, who works at the intersection of leadership, relationships, well-being, and inclusion. He specializes in increasing the capacity, capability, and range of leaders, teams, and organizational systems to be more relationally intelligent, positive, productive, and change agile, and he's bringing all of that to his podcast. He and Zach chat about the genesis of the show and what listeners can expect going forward. Tune in for a new episode every Monday wherever you listen to podcasts! Connect with Neil on LinkedIn. Keep up with The Leadership Range by bookmarking living-corporate.com/neil.