244: How to Create an Inclusive Work Environment

If you were dealing with personal challenges, such as a special needs child or being caretaker of an aging parent, would you feel comfortable sharing them with your boss? Andrea Grant had both situations, and her answer was a resounding NO. In this conversation, you’ll find out why and how her life experiences led to the work she’s doing today.

Andrea leads the growth and expansion efforts for the Human Capital division of FutureSense. She partners with organizations to design and execute critical business and HR programs that identify and leverage talent within underrepresented groups.

Andrea is also a devoted special needs parent and was the caregiver to her disabled veteran father. Giving back to others is at the core of her being.

You’ll discover:

Why Andrea didn’t share with anyone in her workplace the personal challenges she was going through
What leaders can do to encourage someone to open up about difficult situations they may be dealing with in their personal lives
5 areas that FutureSense’s Inclusion Services can add value to clients
Specific, practical actions organizations can take to implement DEIB practices
The practical reasons why organizations should care about DEIB

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181: A Strong Sense of Belonging at Work

Imagine if your manager said this to you at your annual performance review: “I just don’t think you belong here.” Dr. Beth Kaplan heard those words, and that one sentence shattered her confidence in the moment. It also led her to pursue deep work in the area of belonging in the workplace. This conversation will give you a greater appreciation for the need that each of us have to belong, and what leaders can do to create that environment.

Beth is currently the global head of leader development and enablement at Dassault Systemes.

You’ll discover:

Beth’s unique definition of belonging
The person who has the greatest impact on a person’s sense of belonging at work
The #1 thing people have told Beth they want at work
Why Beth recommends organizations focus on POLICIES first before designing and implementing PROGRAMS related to DEI and belonging
What leaders can do to minimize or eliminate workplace trauma

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174: The Cost of Not Paying Attention

Did you know that 91% of employees report that their manager doesn’t listen to them? Janine Hamner Holman shares this startling statistic along with many others in a conversation that will convince you why listening should be the #1 skill that’s taught, practiced, and mastered in the workplace.

Janine is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert on conscious leadership, DE&I, organizational development, neurobiology, and what it takes to attract and retain world-class talent. As CEO of the J&J Consulting Group, she brings more than 30 years’ experience to her work with purpose driven CEOs and executive teams to help them create courageous, high-performance organizations. Janine is also the host of an outstanding podcast, The Cost of Not Paying Attention.

You’ll discover:

How Janine helps clients integrate DEI into their culture so it’s not viewed or experienced as a “program”
The shared challenges that all organizations face, no matter what the size
What Janine has learned about brain science…and ways she applies that knowledge in her work with clients
The top 3 reasons people give for leaving their employer
Advice for attracting and retaining superior talent

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167: How to Prioritize Civility in a Divisive World

What does it take to create a workplace where civility is a core value that’s lived every day? Sejal Thakkar tackles this topic head-on with clients, based on her experience as a former employment law attorney for corporations and as a human being who’s been on the receiving end of uncivil behavior.

Sejal is on a mission to educate and empower people to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. She’s a 2x TEDx speaker shedding light on two vital topics: “The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias” and “How to Harness the Power of Exclusion and Go from Longing to Belonging.”

Sejal is the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching.

She’s also responsible for cultivating a people-first culture at Nobody Studios.

You’ll discover:

The distinction Sejal makes between “civility” and “respect”
How a company can make civility a core value and bring it to life
Why it’s important to become aware of your own unconscious biases
The HAT strategy that encourages people to examine their biases
Subtle micro-aggression words and behaviors that undermine inclusion

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062: Using Your Own Science As a Guide to a More Meaningful Life

What role can science play in organizational outcomes and personal well-being? My guest Sharon Strauss provides the answer to this question—and so much more—in this interview. Sharon is Founder of The Human Insight Group, an Executive Coaching and Leadership Advisory firm that serves clients globally. As the creator of HumanSight®, she uses insights from the latest neuroscience research to help her clients approach situations in new ways. Before becoming a coach, Sharon spent 15 years in her own technology consulting practice providing Fortune 500 companies with technical experts in internet networking and project leadership.

You’ll discover:

Why Sharon believes now is the time for a human revolution in the culture of organizations
What makes self-awareness and emotional regulation critical for all leaders
The science behind our brains and bodies
Why a sense of belonging and trust are essential for effective team interactions and results
The benefits of learning to pay attention to signals from your body

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