008: Diversity & Inclusion Part 1

Today, we're going to look into another topic that's been really relevant in 2020 – racial justice.  It’s not really the overt things that do the most damage, but it’s the implicit bias.  Unfortunately, having this kind of conversation has been made into a political or cultural football, in order to make people feel like they shouldn't have these conversations.  But this is not a political conversation. It’s a human conversation.  So we have to lean into it, even if it makes us a little uncomfortable so we can make our society more equitable and fairer.  And as leaders, it all comes down to this core question: How do you address and respond when you see any kind of injustice happening in your organization and in your community? In this episode, you will hear: The courage that big CEOs are giving to small businesses to speak their voice Protected classes that need to be included Bostock v. Clayton County landmark case The power of community The implicit racism that does the most damage Why these conversations are critical Culture change to bring about organizational change How to eliminate implicit racism or bias in the workplace   Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com. If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://experienceleadership.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: Be Bold: How to Prepare Your Heart and Mind for Racial Reconciliation by LaToya Burrell https://www.amazon.com/Be-Bold-Prepare-Racial-Reconciliation-ebook/dp/B08KRG978G   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com