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In today's HRchat episode, we talk about the importance of boundaries plus we look at developing courageous, responsible, and intentional leadership.Bill's guest today is Kim Crowder, Founder and CEO at Kim Crowder Consulting and writer with SHRM.In a world where the line between strength and vulnerability often blurs, Kim redefines the concept of courage; showing us that it's not just about the grand gestures but also about the quiet, steadfast decisions that shape a thriving workplace culture. Through the conversation, Bill and Kim embark on a journey that leads the listener through the nuances of setting measurable goals, fostering accountability, and how these practices pave the way for a more inclusive and respectful professional environment.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.This Episode is Supported by ManpowerGroup Talent SolutionsTalent Solutions combines our leading global offerings RPO, TAPFIN-MSP and Right Management to provide end-to-end, data-driven capabilities across the talent lifecycle. Learn more here. Feature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events
In today's episode, Ashanti Bentil-Dhue welcomes listeners to a compelling episode of her podcast! Today, she is privileged to interview Kim Crowder, a leading expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join them for an eye-opening conversation. In this episode, Kim delves into the complexities of workplace culture and leadership, shedding light on crucial topics such as power dynamics, privilege, and the impact of identity. Through insightful dialogue, they explore uncomfortable truths, challenge stereotypes, and emphasise the importance of genuine connections. Join them as Kim shares invaluable insights, making this episode a must-listen for anyone passionate about fostering inclusive environments. “ I would say, be really comfortable with what you don't know, become intimately acquainted with not only what you don't know, but what your skill sets are not... That makes you open to [others] being the experts around that ” Episode Highlights: Understanding Intersectionality Navigating Power and Privilege Impact of Colonialism and Cultural Influence About Kim Crowder: Kim Crowder, Founder & CEO of Kim Crowder Consulting, is one of the country's most sought-after and transformative leadership, and communications facilitators, speakers, and advisors. Kim and her team work across industries serving global organisations with a focus on courageous, responsible and intentional leadership. From leaders and executives at Adobe to Smugmug, the American Library Association, HarperCollins Publishers, and more, Kim and her team provide executives and leaders with actionable tools to build healthy, people-centred workplaces long term, and to build deep connections with target audiences. Kim has been named by Forbes as a “Top Anti-Racism Educators Companies Need Now,” A Top 10 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Expert by All American, and Top Influential African-American Business Women To Follow by LinkedIn. She is also a member of the MIT Technology Review Global Panel, For(bes) The Culture, is on the HRD Connect Global Advisory Board, and is a LinkedIn Top Voice. She has been featured by The New York Times, Business Insider, Cheddar News, CBS, NBC, FOX, Katie Couric Media, regularly by Forbes, is a contributing writer for Society of HR Management (SHRM), and has appeared on Hubspot's podcast, The Growth Show, Workology, and As Told By Nomads. If you would like to apply to be a guest on the show email: operations@goodsoilleaders.com If you would like to schedule a capability briefing call with our team, email: operations@goodsoilleaders.com If you would like to apply for DEI PRO Coaching, email: operations@goodsoilleaders.com Stay Connected with Ashanti: LinkedIn: Ashanti Bentil-Dhue
Joining us on Say Hi to the Future: Ingenious Thinkers, is Kim Crowder, Forbes Top 7 Anti-Racist Educator, CEO & Founder of Kim Crowder Consulting! . . . Follow us: https://linktr.ee/Spyder.Works Contact: sromero@spyder.works . . . Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference. . . . . Hosted by: Ken Tencer Produced by: Sonia Romero Johnson Matt Miller Edward Vasquez
Ready to challenge the traditional narrative of leadership? In this episode of the HR Mixtape, host Shari Simpson is joined by Kim Crowder, Founder and CEO of Kim Crowder Consulting. They discuss the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity in leadership, and how it impacts the success and longevity of companies. Kim shares her insights and experiences as an executive leadership speaker and coach and provides actionable tools for building healthy and people-centered workplaces. Tune in for practical advice and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about work. Guest(s): Kim Crowder, Founder & CEO, Kim Crowder Consulting
Organizations that fail to document and study how they addressed a crisis can run the risk of repeating the mistakes they made in managing the situation. Communication consultant Kim Crowder shares her advice and recommendations on when and how companies and government agencies should document a crisis and who should be involved in this important process.Quotes"Once the crisis subsides, unleash your thoughts, regroup as a team, and document ideas to fuel meaningful discussions and drive progress."- Kim Crowder"Consider essential team members and seek feedback selectively to avoid overwhelming the conversation with too many voices.”- Kim Crowder"In times of crisis, organizations must recognize the impact of communication channels."-Kim CrowderFeatured GuestKim CrowderFounder and CEO of Kim Crowder ConsultingLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimcrowder/Chapters00:36 Introduction02:14 Overcoming Implementation Challenges in Organizations.04:00 Understanding the Impact of Communication Channels.06:52 Recognizing and Documenting Different Levels of Impact09:54 Auditing and Feedback for Crisis Plans07:57 Key Indicators for Crisis Documentation and Planning.11:44 Building Trust and Accountability through Public Transparency.13:27 Strategically Reflecting and Evaluating Crisis Aftermath.15:22 The Value of Including Different Levels of Leadership in Crisis Discussions17:04 Importance of Feedback, Representation, and Decision-Making.19:00 Harnessing the Benefits of Criticism in Crisis Management20:43 Crisis Preparation, Documentation, and Building Proprietary Processes.22:29 ConclusionProduced by Heartcast Mediawww.heartcastmedia.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5602540/advertisement
On this episode of Team Building Saves the World, Rich speaks with Kim Crowder and discusses the destructive elements that can hinder a healthy corporate culture. She highlights toxic leadership and its negative impact on employee engagement and retention. Listen as Kim shares practical strategies to combat these culture killers and emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for overall business success.
Kim Crowder emphasizes the role of anti-racism in establishing an equitable future of work, shares the need for cultural fluency, and explains why we must call toxic workplaces what they are: Abusive. The post Kim Crowder: Developing cultural fluency to establish workplace equity appeared first on HRD.
Are we ever going to see equity in our lifetime? Will anti-racism and DEI training in workplaces ever be enough to cause a significant change in the company's culture? There's been constant talk about authenticity and accountability in the DEI space, but what does it truly mean to be authentic? And why is it so difficult to hold leaders and key players in workplaces accountable? Join us in a very insightful conversation with Kim Crowder, a DEI and anti-racism expert on topics of: Is the word “authenticity” geared toward white people? The connection of authenticity to privilege and power How conformity, compliance, and authenticity affect marginalized communities Challenges and importance of accountability at the C-Suite level for workplace equity and inclusion Equity for marginalized communities and people of color in the context of capitalism How colonialism culture influences people's experiences and the systems in the workplace Get to know Kim Crowder Consulting How to navigate burnout, set boundaries, and find liberation and purpose in DEI work Assessing anti-racism training in the workplace — are they enough? Seeing Through Different Lenses: Why understanding unique experiences is crucial in DEI ********** Kim Crowder was named twice by Forbes as “The Anti-Racism Educator Your Company Needs Now.” Kim's deep knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is informed by years of executive-level DEIA practice, consulting, advocacy, and implementation. Her compelling content, presentations, and consulting approach are powered by more than 16 years of work in marketing, journalism, communications, and DEIA for Fortune 500 and other large corporations. Kim has been invited to speak about her expertise by Hubspot, Linking Indy Women, Hive Indy, Indy Maven, Monster.com, The American Library Association, and The Public Library Association, among others. And she has been featured for her expertise by The New York Times, twice by Forbes, and on Hubspot's podcast, The Growth Show. She is also a member of the MIT Technology Review Global Panel. Kim is a Global Workplace Inclusion & Equity Fire-Starter and Strategist, an Inclusive Branding & Communications Activator, an Equity in Entertainment & Media Champion, a Revolutionary Leadership Keynote & Vocalist, and the CEO and President of Kim Crowder Consulting LLC. ********** If you have any takeaways or thoughts from this episode, we'd love to hear them! You can find me on Instagram @nisarlaw, and Kim is over on @iamkimcrowder. And if you know a company owner or DEI practitioners, share this episode with them if you think they'd find it helpful or interesting! Mentioned in this episode: Aiko Bethea - https://www.rarecoaching.net/aiko-bethea/ [Book] Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson - https://amzn.to/3ZRhPmR — — —
Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #207 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kim Crowder, the Founder & CEO of Kim Crowder Consulting, one of the country's leading executive, leadership, inclusive marketing and communications firms. Kim and her team work across industries serving global organizations. From leaders and executives at Adobe to Smugmug, the American Library Association, HarperCollins Publishers, and more, Kim and her team provide executives and leaders with actionable tools to build healthy, people-centered workplaces long term. She is a certified DEI and Six Sigma Leadership CEO, strategist, speaker, and consultant featured or quoted by Forbes, The New York Times, CNN, and Business Insider, among countless others — she's a sought after commentator and voice. In this episode, Kim shares her favorite mistake story about not “honoring red flags” during the process of interviewing for a job. Did she experience “micro-aggressions” or just flat out aggressions? Why does Kim say this was her favorite mistake in terms of the growth it provided for her? Questions and Topics: Unwillingness to talk about money, or negotiate salary – could they have open dialogue on other things? Attacking you for reporting the problem instead of addressing… the problem That next job – I bet you were really on guard for red flags? The need to account for past experiences of employees from marginalized groups? Stay away from saying “toxic?” Is it easier for white men to admit mistakes? Do we have a certain amount of privilege? Low # of Black head coaches in the NFL — equality of the opportunity and also the situation? You provide support for “The Onlys” in organizations – tell us about that Hiring / Promoting Black men or women is not enough? What does it mean to use data-driven approaches to understand team member experiences over time? “We call social media the new accountability partner” Being authentic at work — you recently wrote about a double standard related to Angela Bassett and her reaction to losing out on the Best Supporting Actress Oscar --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/favorite-mistake/support
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Anti-Racism expert Kim Crowder discusses Black History Month.
In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge talks with Kim Crowder, Founder & CEO of Kim Crowder Consulting.Kim shares her mission to help organizations integrate diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism into their workplace. She sets out to discover the determining factors of “The Great Resignation” to propose solutions aimed at increasing employee retention and satisfaction. Kim and her team of experts at Kim Crowder Consulting offer a wide range of services: inclusive leadership coaching, staff education and training, workplace equity assessments, inclusive marketing and communication training. Their processes are simple and geared towards a holistic, solution-focused approach. Their objective? Create a work environment where all team members can thrive. Key Points from the Episode:Corporate and societal responsibility of a workplaceEquity vs EqualityWorkplace culture and challengesAbout Kim Crowder :Kim is an expert at communicating and connecting in powerful and engaging ways. Her deep knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism (DEIA) is informed by years of executive-level DEIA practice and consulting in advocacy and implementation.Kim's compelling content, presentations, and consulting approach are powered by more than 16 years of work in marketing, journalism, communications, and DEIA for Fortune 500 and other large corporations. During keynotes, Kim uses her background as a trained powerhouse vocalist to educate, bring healing, lift spirits, and inspire. Her authenticity and ability to be vulnerable invites others to do the same. She has been invited to speak and be interviewed about her expertise by Hubspot, Linking Indy Women, Hive Indy, Indy Maven, Monster.com, The American Library Association, and The Public Library Association, among others.As a boutique studio, Kim and her team work across industries serving U.S. and international markets, from retailers to insurers to governmental agencies and the social sector. From Adobe to Good Catch Foods to Target, the American Library Association, Receipt-Bank, HarperCollins Publishers, and on, Kim and her team provide leaders and companies actionable tools to move initiatives forward long term.Kim's mission is to provide transformative, customized solutions, cultivate equitable workplaces, and harness the power of diverse input to foster innovation, inclusion, and forward-thinking within organizations and industries overall. She has been featured for her expertise by The New York Times, twice by Forbes, and on Hubspot's podcast, The Growth Show. She is also a member of the MIT Technology Review Global Panel.Kim has traveled extensively, including having lived in Korea as a child. She grew up in the U.S.'s most diverse city in the country, Houston, TX, and sang with Beyoncé as a youth. When she is not heading up Kim Crowder Consulting LLC, you can find her singing professionally, traveling, Latin dancing, working out, listening to audiobooks and podcasts, or trying something new.Tweetable Moments:01:01 - "It's more than just being nice to people. It's creating systems and accountability so that this holds in place no matter who's in the organization."06:51 -...
Every entrepreneur wants their business to be a huge success. But sometimes, even the best entrepreneurs get tired of the rat race in corporate. In this episode, Kim Crowder tells us how to avoid the pitfalls that most people fall into when they try to build a successful consulting business and get started on your path to freedom! Kim is a certified DEI and Six Sigma Leadership CEO, strategist, speaker, and consultant featured numerous times by Forbes. Join us and learn how she took a different approach to build her consulting business and how you can use it too!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
Kim Crowder, Founder & CEO of Kim Crowder Consulting, is one of the country's leading Anti-Racism, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Speakers, Coaches, Trainers, and Consultants. Kim and her teamwork across industries serving U.S. and international markets, from retailers to insurers to governmental agencies and the social sector. From Adobe to Good Catch Foods to Target, the American Library Association, Receipt-Bank, HarperCollins Publishers, and on, Kim and her team provide leaders and companies actionable tools to move initiatives forward long term. Kim has been named by Forbes as one of the “Top Anti-Racism Educators Companies Need Now,” A Top 10 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Expert by All American, and Top Influential African American Business Women To Follow by LinkedIn. She is also a member of the MIT Technology Review Global Panel and For(bes) The Culture. She has been featured for her expertise by The New York Times, Business Insider, Cheddar News, The Tammi Mac Late Show, CBS, NBC, FOX, Katie Couric Media, regularly by Forbes, on Hubspot's podcast, The Growth Show, Workology, and As Told By Nomads.
Mahmood Noorani, founder of Quant Insights, talks about rising interest rates and the economy in 2022. Kim Crowder, CEO at Kim Crowder Consulting, talks about how companies and retailers can avoid missing the mark when it comes to honoring Juneteenth. Lyle Himebaugh, Partner at Granite Group Advisors, talks about markets, inflation, and the economy in 2022. Bloomberg producer Eric Mollo details the real estate market in Turks & Caicos. Hosted by Matt Miller and Sonali Basak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI Consultant Kim Crowder on the need for organizations to support DEI practitioners, the role of all aspects of the business in creating an environment of inclusion, and moving beyond checking the box on diversity in the workplace. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deiafter5/support
Kim Crowder of Kim Crowder Consulting discusses how NBC's "This Is Us" has provided meaningful representation for marginalized or stigmatized communities.
In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Kim Crowder as we discuss where companies now are in terms of diversity and inclusion today. Here, Kim talks about why it's unfortunate that companies had to wait for a George Floyd incident to happen before making changes. If anything, it is a testament to how companies don't listen to organizational cases that support the need for an inclusive workplace. Today, Kim speaks on how moving up in ranks opened her to the real barriers to inclusive workplaces, cultural nuances, the difference between liberation and justice, and more.You – At Work and in a BusinessFor Kim, one of Forbes' top anti-racism educators that companies need, being bad in a job doesn't necessarily mean that you'll also be bad in a business. Being bad in a job or in a particular position can sometimes mean that you're just not built for the industrialization of work. This is very normal for entrepreneurs, who are natural catalysts for change and innovation. But how?About Kim Crowder:Kim Crowder is the CEO and founder of Kim Crowder Consulting. The firm uses a data-driven approach to partnering with companies and embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism into their DNA. That includes building equitable systems and processes for workplace culture and branding and communications. They shift cultures so that workplaces are safe for all identities to be valued, supported, innovative, and thriving by making DEIA a daily practice beyond individual initiatives.Outline of the episode:[02:20]Named by Forbes as one of the top anti-racism educators companies need[04:05]Most of us come from lived experiences[06:23]Kim Crowder – on understanding the lack of systems for real diversity and inclusion in the workplace[09:14]A Black family in South Korea[12:05]Houston, Texas – home to Beyonce and little black girls who can sing[15:00]The devil is in the details[21:57]Being a bad employee doesn't follow being a poor entrepreneur[24:05]Learn from your work now and find people who are doing what you want to do[28:34] Hold spaces for other people's differences and take what you canResources:Website: https://www.kimcrowderconsulting.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimcrowder/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IamKimCrowderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkimcrowder/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast on:Personal Website: https://tayorockson.comUYD Management: https://uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collectiveLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRockson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
**Join our LIVE webinar on Dismantling White Supremacy Culture with Dr. Tema Okun January 27, 4pm PST/7pmEST**Welcome to Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform? We are excited to chat with Kim Crowder of Kim Crowder Consulting. Today's conversation is centered around the necessity of processes in the DEI space and how to navigate emotions, vulnerability, and authenticity. A huge thank you to Kim for her expertise around these important topics and her contributions to the DEI space.Guest BioKim is the CEO and Founder of Kim Crowder Consulting and has been featured on Forbes not once, but TWICE as the anti-racism educator your company needs now. Through a wide range of industry contexts, Kim's expertise on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism consulting comes through more than 16 years of work in marketing, journalism, and communications for Fortune 500 corporations. Her company currently works across industries from retailers to insurers to government agencies and to the social sector.Connect with KimLinkedIn: Kim CrowderInstagram: @IamKimCrowderwww.kimcrowderconsulting.comLearn more about our work:Email: revolutionorreform@gmail.comConnie's Instagram: @and.now.collectiveConnie's Work: and-now-collective.comDavid's Instagram: @amplify.rjDavid's Work: amplifyrj.comListen and follow the podcast on all major platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherClick here to access the transcript of today's episode.
Welcome to the Workology Podcast, a podcast for the disruptive workplace leader. Join host Jessica Miller-Merrell, founder of Workology.com as she sits down and gets to the bottom of trends, tools, and case studies for the business leader, HR, and recruiting professional who is tired of the status quo. Now here’s Jessica with this episode […] The post Episode 322: Executive Buy In For DEIA With Kim Crowder appeared first on Workology.
Kim Crowder has been featured by Forbes twice, where she was named an Anti-Racism Educator Your Company Needs Now. Tune in to hear: -What modern-day churches are severely lacking -Her experience as a Black woman -Ways Christ-followers & the Church can shift to truly include those who are marginalized & oppressed One of her favorite quotes is, “In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” -Angela Y. Davis
Today, Kim Crowder and Karen E Rodriguez La Paz join us in a conversation about race in the workplace. Growing up in Houston and living in Korea for some time, Kim was exposed to an array of cultures and with that, a passion for D&I was born. Because of this passion, she eventually ended up on the New York Times, Forbes list, and Hubspot's podcast, “The Growth Show.” In our conversation, Kim addresses the challenges with inclusivity and she stresses the important role of transparency in having diversity and inclusion at work. Karen Rodriguez, CEO of Code in Color, is accomplishing her dream of providing black and brown individuals with tech education. She discusses reconciliation for those of color and the value of having a diverse workforce. They both address inclusivity in the workplace and their experiences with being a black woman in the workplace.5:20 Inclusion: What it is, Challenges, How to15:57 A Leader's Role in D&I23:03 Code in Color's Story28:14 Why is Representation an Important Topic?34:38 "Innovate In Power""Inclusion is finding a way to get everybody to sit at the table and, even if people disagree with each other, they can still find a common ground." -Karen RodriguezWorking with us to create this series is a company called RevRoad. RevRoad is a unique blend of accelerator, agency, and venture capital, known as venture services. They work with businesses at any stage of growth to help them scale their efforts. RevRoad provides value to its portfolio companies by giving them an in-house professional team, services, and networking opportunities. Learn more at http://revroad.com
UPDATED EPISODE: We here are the Nexus podcast factory are working furiously to produce more pods for your listening enjoyment, and we hope to have new ones for you very soon. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this repeat of one of our favorites from 2020. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism has become a conversation at the forefront of workplace culture. But what do you do if you haven't done this type of work before? How do you prepare to move your organization into this new future? We talk to DE&I consultant, Kim Crowder, on what you need to do to get started on transforming your organization into the workplace culture of your dreams.
Good Trouble: How preparing yourself for a DE&I transformation can benefit your employees. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism has become a conversation at the forefront of workplace culture. But what do you do if you haven't done this type of work before? How do you prepare to move your organization into this new future? We talk to DE&I consultant, Kim Crowder, on what you need to do to get started on transforming your organization into the workplace culture of your dreams.
Today's guest is Kim Crowder. Kim is a native Appalachian in long-term recovery. Born in Erwin, TN and raised in Kingsport, she holds a BA in English from Emory & Henry College and an MA in English from ETSU. Currently, she is pursuing a MSW at ETSU as well as a clinical certification in alcohol and drug studies. Kim has worked in medication-assisted treatment for nearly a decade, but is currently transitioning to new work in community mental health as a trainer for the State of Tennessee and as a facilitator for a private firm based in middle Tennessee. Allpointswhole is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with: Better Every Day with Brad Weems I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea Barber College Success with Craig Charles The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems Allpointswhole with Krista Wright Doing Good with Dr. Becky Powers and Josh Smith