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Forum Podcast #116 – Employer Pipeline Programs are a Win/Win/Win for Corporations, Higher Education Institutions and Up-and-Coming Employees
In this podcast you will hear from The Travelers Companies and Augsburg University about the benefits of Employer Pipeline Programs. These two partner organizations will take you through the history and structure of The Travelers Companies premiere employer pipeline program, Travelers EDGE.
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Forum Podcast #116 – Employer Pipeline Programs are a Win/Win/Win for Corporations, Higher Education Institutions and Up-and-Coming Employees
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/forum-podcast-116-employer-pipeline-programs-are-a-win-win-win-for-corporations-higher-education-institutions-and-up-and-coming-employees/Podcast Ep. 115: Equitable Dinners at Work: Race Equity in the Workplace
Equitable Dinners at Work are custom programs supporting your workplace commitment to advancing equity and belonging through meaningful opportunities for empathy, understanding, and a safe space to practice talking about race and other difficult topics. Based on Out...
Podcast Ep. 114: Worker Equity: How Employers Can Protect The Reproductive Health of Their Whole Workforce
There is a compelling body of data that shows how limited access to reproductive health services will harm America's workforce and negatively impact US companies. Limits on reproductive health access also disproportionately harms marginalized communities and is...
Podcast Ep. 113: Unleash the Magical Momentum of Group Mentoring Circles to Reinvigorate ERGs
Are your Employee Resource Groups losing steam? Research shows mentoring is a proven solution for the advancement and retention of top talent. Many organizations do not have enough mentors to meet the requests. More hybrid and remote work environments make it more...
Podcast Ep. 112: Transgender Inclusion: What Does it Mean, Why Does it Matter, and What Can You Do?
In this podcast this human will share his story as an openly transgender man who came out at 15—one of the first to do so in his entire town. Despite being a rapidly-growing group of over 3 million individuals, trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people are...
Podcast Ep. 111: Our Black History in Fifty States
In this podcast you’ll learn about the United States’ diverse histories and how they impact work culture while expanding perspective regarding whose history is relevant/important. Learning Outcomes Understanding the impact sharing diverse histories has on work...
Podcast Ep 110: Feedback: The Key to Retaining Your Frontline Supply Chain Workforce
10 Learning Outcomes New data from WorkStep about the #1 reason for supply chain worker turnover. Companies awareness of the issues. What companies can do to overcome the workforce shortage. Description New research from WorkStep – a hiring and retention platform...
Podcast Ep 109: Redirecting Negative Behavior
Presented by: Judy Ryan Learning Outcomes 1. Taking steps to increase 4 core feelings (at work, home, school or community) to eliminate shame and increase healthy belonging and significance. 2. Steps to redirect power struggles (one of 5 patterns) when people...
Podcast Ep 108: Reaching Back: Let’s Give the Opportunity to our Future
Learning Outcomes: The earlier the knowledge the better the outcome. Become more selfless than selfish. It's never to late. Description: Inspiring The future Leaders, with Guest Joseph Ballard jr & Jacory Whitley (aka YB-CEO), CEO of Millionaire Status Records and...
Podcast Ep. 107: Thanksgiving Special Throw Back – You Hear or Say Something Offensive. Then What? Strategies for Increasing Your Effectiveness Around Diversity
Learning Outcomes •Identify key concepts to keep in mind when communicating across differences •Acquire effective strategies that will help take the adversity out of diversity dialogues •Develop an action plan for improving your effectiveness around diversity and...
Podcast Ep. 106: Bridge Builders for Inclusion
Have you ever wondered how to make systems-wide organizational changes in DEI? When ERGs and training are not moving the needle on your DEI measures, you need a new organizational strategy. By identifying, assessing and developing already existing influencers in every...
Podcast Ep. 105: Inequity: At What Cost?
Today’s rapid pace of changing demographics and cultural misunderstandings can undermine productivity, adversely impact key relationships, frustrate team dynamics, and interfere with business objectives. Understanding cultural diversity in workplaces has never been...
Podcast Ep. 104: Weirdness in the Workplace: Disability Inclusion Is More than an Email
Despite progress in the area of disability inclusion, there are still daily examples in the workplace of attitudes, beliefs, and actions toward people with disabilities that are, in a word, weird. For example, a department director sends a company-wide email telling...
Podcast Ep. 103: Un Caribe en Nueva York: A Puerto Rican in the diaspora in the US workplace
On today's podcast Dr. Leo will discuss what the current Puerto Rican diaspora is, its impact on individuals living in the US and considerations for working with Puerto Ricans who have left the island. Learning Outcomes Define what is meant by Puerto Rican Diaspora....
Podcast Ep. 102: Beyond the Blame Game: Religion and LGBTQ Inclusion at Work Continued
Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Nina Boe from Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding and Jean-Marie Navetta from PFLAG National answer questions from listeners...
Podcast Ep. 101: What is Your X? Why the Workplace is the Perfect Place to Discuss the Undiscussables, Race + Racism Continued
Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Margaret Greenberg and Gina Greenlee from The Business of Race, LLC answer questions from listeners that attended our June 16, 2022 Webinar...
Podcast Ep. 100: Interrupting Intercultural Codeshifting: Global ICDEI Through a Strengths-Based Lens Part II
Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor COVID has created an unanticipated world where we have greater virtual access to others. As teams span geographical and national boundaries to collaborate, the need for deeper intercultural...
Podcast Ep. 99: Interrupting Intercultural Codeshifting: Global ICDEI Through a Strengths-Based Lens Part I
Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor COVID has created an unanticipated world where we have greater virtual access to others. As teams span geographical and national boundaries to collaborate, the need for deeper intercultural...
Podcast Ep. 98: The Art of Diplomacy: Skills for DEI Practitioners from the Diplomatic World
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Kari Heistad (Culture Coach International | Diversity Dashboard) talks about how you can promote and implement DEI initiatives through the building of coalitions. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 97: Connecting the Dots Between Decision-Making and Inclusion
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Lisa Russell (Aleria) and Alexis Gonzales-Black (August Public) talk about how organizations can build stronger, more inclusive workplaces through better decision-making. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 96: Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Kari Heistad (Culture Coach International, Diversity Dashboard) answers questions from listeners that attended our May 19, 2022 webinar Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional. Subscribe to our podcast...
Podcast Ep. 95: Virtual Attraction – Designing and Implementing Inclusive Strategies for Virtual Recruiting
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Marie Larson (City of Minneapolis) and Karyn Berg (Ramsey County) provide information and resources to design, implement, and improve candidate outreach through virtual recruiting. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 94: A Public Health Perspective on DEI and Health Equity
In this episode of The Forum Podcast Dr. Harry Petaway (Equity Communities of Practice) chats with us on how social determinants of health are interlaced with DEI and collaborative approach to health equity. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 93: Achieving Community Engagement and Social Impact Through a Community-Based University Partnership
In this episode of The Forum Podcast Dr. Charlyn Hilliman (Capella University) and Dr. Barbara Butts Williams (Capella University) explore how an established direct path is possible between talent, employment, and leadership skills through strategic partnerships....
Podcast Ep. 92: Changing Generational Poverty by Paying People to Learn Tech Skills
In this episode of The Forum Podcast Irma Olguin Jr. (Bitwise Industries) and Michelle Skoor (Bitwise Industries) explore how the tech industry could use paid apprenticeships to approach systemic inequities in the tech industry and curb generational poverty. Subscribe...
Podcast Ep. 91: Developing the Next Generation of Little Allies
In this episode of The Forum Podcast Julie Kratz shares stories, ideas, and research from her new children’s book, “Little Allies.” She discusses the importance and impact of having conversations about diversity, inclusion, and allyship earlier with the children in...
Podcast Ep. 90: Building Mental Fitness: Shift From Surviving to Thriving
In this episode of The Forum Podcast Amy Yip (Amy Yip Coaching) shares what mental fitness is, why it matters, skills & practices to build their own mental fitness, and how to apply it in cultivating a more diverse, equitable, inclusive workplace. Subscribe to our...
Podcast Ep. 89: Ensuring Equity and Belonging in the Future World of Work
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Jennifer Brown (Jennifer Brown Consulting) shares actionable insights for leading in today's changing and uncertain environment, creating workplaces that are equitable and inclusive for all members, and becoming a purpose-driven...
Podcast Ep. 88: Identifying and Addressing Microaggressions with Volunteers (And Other Well-Meaning People)
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Wendy Vang-Roberts (Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement) and Yixiu Chen (State of Minnesota Department of Human Services) discuss the way unconscious biases show up in the form of microaggressions. Subscribe to our...
Podcast Ep. 87: Theory of Racelessness
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Sheena Mason (Theory of Racelessness) returns for another timely deep dive into the Theory of Racelessness, which reflects two philosophical positions on “race” that are uncommonly taught & commonly misunderstood:...
Podcast Ep. 86: Demystifying Culture: Building an Inclusive Culture that Lasts Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Lilian Eilers (The Blue Ocean Company) answer questions from listeners that attended our December 16, 2021 webinar Demystifying Culture: Building an Inclusive Culture that Lasts. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 85: Pursuing Better Community Health Outcomes Through Inclusion & Diversity in the Workplace
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Damion Jones shares his journey as Global Head, VP of Inclusion & Diversity at Bayer, the global pharmaceuticals and life sciences company. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor Damion has a...
Podcast Ep. 84: Courageously Hack Into Your DEI Opportunities
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Xaulanda Simmonds-Emmanuel (The XauSky Group) and Patrick Meniboon, "The Courage Hacker" anchor the conversation at the intersection of research, storytelling, and application where one uses agency on three levels - self, proxy,...
Podcast Ep. 83: Hiring Revolution
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Trina C. Olson and Alfonso T. Wenker (Team Dynamics), layout the six-part process outlined in their forthcoming book, Hiring Revolution: A Guide to Disrupt Racism + Sexism in Hiring. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 82: Do’s and Don’ts of Measuring Inclusion
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Arshiya Malik and Lisa Russell (Aleria) cover the top three do's and don'ts of measuring inclusion based on their work and time in the industry. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor As organizations...
Podcast Ep. 81: Fostering Women Leaders: Learnings From a Tibetan Leadership Development Context
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Tenzin Nordon (Tibetan Community Leader) will address how individuals and organizations can foster women’s leadership by applying learnings from her research in the Tibetan community. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 80: Strategies and Tools to Support Successful Transitions of Young People of Color Into the Workplace
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Jessica Isom explores specific strategies and tools to support young people of color transitioning into the workplace. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor This podcast provides mental...
Podcast Ep. 79: Engaging Deaf Customers and Employees Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Vannessa LeBoss (Communication Service for the Deaf) and Craig Radford (Communication Service for the Deaf) answer questions from listeners that attended our September 16, 2021 webinar Engaging with Deaf Customers...
Podcast Ep. 78: ERGs – An Untapped Resource Worthy of Your Investment
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Graciela Meibar (Graciela Meibar Consulting) and Jane Hyun (Hyun & Associates) explore the value Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) bring to an organization like developing internal talent, providing insights on sensitive DEI...
Podcast Ep. 77: Interlocking Inequities: White Supremacy and Ableism
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Alli Strong-Martin (Lifeworks Services, Inc.) and Ashley Oolman (Lifeworks Services, Inc.) lead listeners through a discussion about how ableism and white supremacy interlock to hinder inclusion. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 76: Using Innovative Simulation Strategies to Dismantle Systemic Racism Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Samreen Vora (Children's Minnesota) and Brittany Dahlen (Children's Minnesota) answer questions from listeners that attended our August 19, 2021 webinar Using Innovative Simulation Strategies to Dismantle Systemic...
Podcast Ep. 75: A Liberated Love Note – For Black Folks in DEI When “Doin’ The Work” No Longer Feels Like Enough
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Brittany J. Harris (also known as Brittany Janay) shares a thoughtful note of affirmation and loving accountability to Black folks working in DEI. The toll of working in DEI while Black is well documented and there are not many...
Podcast Ep. 74: How to Communicate So People See the System
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Minal Bopaiah (Brevity & Wit) discusses key insights from social science, particularly psychology, on how audiences hear our messages and why they need to see the system if we really want things to change. Subscribe to our...
Podcast Ep. 73: Connecting ERGs During Distanced and Polarized Times Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Farzana Nayani (Farzana Nayani, Consulting and Training) answers questions from listeners that attended our July 15, 2021 webinar Connecting ERGs During Distanced and Polarized Times. Definition of acronyms: ERG =...
Podcast Ep. 72: How Different Philosophies of Race Can Help Us Heal
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Sheena Mason (Theory of Racelessness) deep dives into the concept of race and how by knowing more about race philosophy, we can begin to intentionally uproot racism in our everyday lives. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 71: Mastering Cultural Differences: Strategies for Leading a Global Workforce Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Luiza Dreasher (Mastering Cultural Differences) answers questions from listeners that attended our May 27, 2021 webinar Mastering Cultural Differences: Strategies for Leading a Global Workforce. Subscribe to our...
Podcast Ep. 70: A Step-by-Step Guide to Developing and Implementing a Diversity and Inclusion Program
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Roselle Rogers (Circa) and Pamela Pujo (Affirmity) offer a practical and actionable guide to launching or refreshing your organization's DEI program. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor With...
Podcast Ep. 69: How to be an Ally While Also Being Marginalized
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Theodora Philip (TAP Consultants, LLC) and Xaulanda Simmonds-Emmanuel (The XauSky Group) explore being an ally as Black Caribbean women, and through storytelling, they share strategies to advocate and promote equity at work...
Podcast Ep. 68: The Future of Domestic Terrorism on the Workplace: Identifying Risks, Protecting Employees, and How D&I Professionals Can Recognize Potential Threats
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Zaylore Stout (Zaylore Stout & Associates, LLC) and Jim Potts (Potts & Associates) explore domestic terrorism, how DEI professionals can recognize potential threats, and practical ways to implement situational awareness....
Podcast Ep. 67: You’re Worth It!
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Ha-Keem Abdel-Khaliq (Cargill) explores the need to consider the well-being of leaders and the demands placed on them when charged with driving diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organizations. Subscribe to our podcast...
Podcast Ep. 66: Pride, Pronouns, and Privilege: How Intersectionality Informs our Allyship Journey
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Jennifer Brown (Jennifer Brown Consulting), Sean Coleman (Destination Tomorrow), and Ray Arata (Better Man Conference) examine the complexities of marginalization, intersectionality, masculinity, and power, through the lens of...
Podcast Ep. 65: Developing Manager Inclusion Habits in the Virtual Workplace
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Kathy Kacher (Career/Life Alliance Services; The SMART Workplace), Latoya Burrell (Anderson Foundation), and Anu Mandapati (Talking Talent, Inc.) explore ways your organization can "up-skill" its managers to create excellent team...
Podcast Ep. 64: Religion in the Workplace: Interfaith Skills to Engage Difference Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Megan Hughes Johnson (Interfaith Youth Core) and Jenan Mohajir (Interfaith Youth Core) answer questions from listeners that attended May 6, 2021 Diversity Insights Presentation webinar Religion in the Workplace:...
Podcast Ep. 63: Dismantling Systems of Oppression from the Inside Out
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Adrienne Kimball (Rubicon Programs, Inc.) and Karen Cohen (Rubicon Programs, Inc.) share Rubicon's own journey to becoming a social justice organization as well as other helpful resources and insights for others to utilize....
Podcast Ep. 62: From Bystander to Ally Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Daniel Cantor Yalowitz (DCY Consulting) and Tatyana Fertelmeyster (Connecting Differences, LLC) answer questions from listeners that attended our very popular April 2021 webinar From Bystander to Ally. Subscribe...
Podcast Ep. 61: Fair Chance Hiring
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Rehana Lerandeau, (Human Impact Partners) explores fair chance hiring and the challenges, barriers and bias formerly incarcerated people face when seeking employment. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 60: The Economics of DEI is in Succession Planning
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Patricia Jesperson, (EmployeeEXP) dives into what she feels is missing from the workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion conversation: Succession Planning. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor...
Podcast Ep. 59: Radically Rethinking Inclusion: A Bold New Approach to Succeeding Together
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Rebekah Steele(Rebekah Steele | Diversity Breakthroughs) and Alison Maitland (author, speaker, coach) discuss the "INdivisible approach" as a way to radically rethink "feel good" inclusion initiatives. Subscribe to our podcast...
Podcast Ep. 58: Ally for Gender Equity: A Case Study
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Miloney Thakrar (Mind the Gender Gap, Inc.) interviews Dhavide Aruliah (OpenTeams, Inc.) to unpack what it means to be an ally for gender equity in the workplace. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 57: B is for Belonging: How Defining the Concepts of Othering and Belonging is the Bridge to the Future
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Adriana Ponce-Matteucci (Rubicon Programs) provides an introduction into the concepts of othering and belonging and practical ways to start introducing belonging to your organization or workplace. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 56: Seizing the Moment to Create a New, More Inclusive Normal Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Maureen Berkner Boyt (The Moxie Exchange) answers questions from listeners that attended our webinar Seizing the Moment to Create a New, More Inclusive Normal. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 55 Mindfulness in the Workplace: Strategies to Support Young Employees of Color
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Karinn Glover (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) shares insights into the mental and physical impacts of structural racism, racial trauma, and bias on young employees of color. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 54 The Pursuit of Talent: Are You Retaining Diverse Millennials?
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Kirsten Davenport and Darius Norwood of Norwood & Co. explore the often-overlooked conversation about getting and retaining minority talent. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor ...
Podcast Ep. 53: How a Daily Equity Practice Builds Revenue & Mitigates PR Risk Management
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Carole Burton (Radiance Resources) explores the direct connection between how your people feel, engage, and perform and the growth of an organization. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor You...
Podcast Ep. 52: Harnessing the Power of Resistance: Transformative Leadership Strategies Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Christopher Sansone (Verticle Leadership), Maria Velasco, MA (Beyond Inclusion Group) answer questions from listeners that attended our webinar Harnessing the Power of Resistance: Transformative Leadership...
Podcast Ep. 51: Exclusive Programs for Inclusive Leaders: The Case for LGBTQ+ Leadership Development
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Jennifer Brown (Jennifer Brown Consulting) and Dominic Longo (Flourishing Gays) make the case for identity-based leadership development for LGBTQ+ professionals. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor...
Podcast Ep. 50: Effective DEI Strategies Align with what Employees want
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Pam McElvane (Diversity MBA) offers how to create an effective DEI strategy that resonates with workers and why it still matters. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor In the wake of ongoing...
Podcast Ep. 49: The December Dilemma: Religion, Resilience, and Mental Health During the Holiday Season Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Leslie Funk and Cameron Smith, (Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding) answer questions from listeners that attended our popular webinar The December Dilemma: Religion, Resilience, and Mental Health...
Podcast Ep. 48: How to Welcome Faith Oriented Diversity in a Workplace: A Better Way
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Brian Grim, Kent Johnson, and Paul Lambert of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation offer best practices to build successful & diverse religiously inclusive workplaces. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 47 – Building Belonging: 8 Pathways to Creating Inclusive, Joyful Organizational Communities
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Howard Ross (Udarta Consulting) explores the role of "belonging" in the workplace and organizational culture. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor What is “Belonging”? As we have moved from...
Podcast Ep. 46 – You Hear or Say Something Offensive. Then What? Strategies for Increasing Your Effectiveness Around Diversity
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Luiza Dreasher (Mastering Cultural Difference) offers practical concepts and strategies to keep in mind when communicating across differences. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor Nowadays,...
Podcast Ep. 45 – Overt Discrimination in the Workplace: Disability and the Law
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Ashley Oolman (Lifeworks) leads listeners through a discussion about how disability status may not be as protected as other classes in the workplace. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor ...
Podcast Ep. 44 – Parenting in Troubled Times: Addressing Race with Your Children
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Farzana Nayani (Farzana Nayani, Consulting and Training) offers options on learn how to interact with children about diversity at home, at school and in the community. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 43 – Elevate Your Change Management Game: Accelerating Progress Through Strategic Intention
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Angela Cooper (Mutual of Omaha) offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on insights and methods for leading a cultural change initiative in any environment. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor...
Podcast Ep. 42 – Politically (In-)Correct: Survival Lessons for the 21st Century
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Kristine F. Hoover (Gonzaga University) addresses the gap in knowledge for well intended people who may struggle with language and skills to "do the work" and to engage in dialogue with diverse others. Subscribe to our podcast...
Podcast Ep. 41 – Engaging ERGs to Create Impact During These Current Times continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Farzana Nayani (Consulting and Training) and Lisa Strack (Bank of the West) answer questions from listeners that attended our popular webinar Engaging ERGs to Create Impact During These Current Times, sponsored by...
Podcast Ep. 40 – The Ubiquity of Masculine Leadership Traits
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Team Dynamics co-founders Trina Olson and Alfonso Wenker explore how US-based workplaces reinforce preferences for whiteness and masculinity in talent recruitment, hiring, and promotion. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 39 – Inclusive Event Design: The Differences that Make a Difference
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Ryan Kroening (Events by Lady K) shares the why, what, and how around creating inclusive events. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor We all move through the world using our experiences to...
Podcast Ep. 38 – Double Consciousness and the Authentic Self
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Femina Ajayi-Hackworth (independent consultant, D&I author, and trainer) talks about double consciousness, dominant culture, and how it affects your authentic self. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 37 – Responding Inclusively to Coronavirus and Inclusive Leadership in a Virtual World
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Stephen Frost (Frost Included) and Raafi-Karim Alidina (Frost Included) answer questions from listeners that attended our popular topical webinars Responding Inclusively to Coronavirus and Inclusive Leadership in a...
Podcast Ep. 36 – How to Be a Pro Troublemaker: What It Takes to Actually Get People to Change
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Stefanie Krievins (Stefanie Krievins & Co.) explains how to go from being a troublemaker and not getting things done, to being a pro troublemaker and how to actually get things done! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 35 – Workplace 2020: An Intersection of Diversity and Politics in the midst of the Pandemic, Continued
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Malii Watts Witten (EngageBetween) and Tatyana Fertelmeyster (Connecting Differences, LLC) answer questions from listeners that attended our popular webinar Workplace 2020: An Intersection of Diversity and...
Podcast Ep. 34 – Tap IN: Strategies to Elevate Women’s Self-Empowerment
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Myra Hubbard (Hubbard & Hubbard, Inc.) explores the difference between being empowered and self-empowered, how to elevate women's "self-empowered," as well as offering next-level practices and strategies for both personal...
Podcast Ep. 33 – Include to Innovate
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Melissa Majors (Melissa Majors Consulting) explains why you shouldn't use white boards and flip charts to facilitate group conversation. Instead, Melissa will be taking us through a blame-free examination of common challenges and...
Podcast Ep. 32 – Q&A on White Fragility and Microaggressions In the Workplace: When Good People Behave Badly
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Rebecca Slaby (AMAZEworks) answers questions from listeners that attended our popular webinar White Fragility and Microaggressions In the Workplace: When Good People Behave Badly sponsored by AON. Subscribe to our...
Podcast Ep. 31 – Master These Skills. Master Inclusive Leadership.
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Patricia Jesperson, chief curiosity officer at EmployeeEXP, and Amy Tolbert, ECCO International principal, explore the five critical leadership skills they’ve identified to help leaders transform into naturally inclusive leaders....
Podcast Ep. 30 – The Neuroscience of Trust, Empathy, and High-Performance Teams
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Kenneth Nowack (Envisia Learning, Inc.) dives into new research on how to measure and change a key aspect of an effective company and team culture: interpersonal trust and psychological safety. Subscribe to our podcast...
Podcast Ep. 29 – Healing for the Helpers: Unpacking symptoms of professional fatigue and stress
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Kamyala Howard MSW, LCSW (WE’RE DIVINE consulting) explores the origins or stress, different types of stress, their effects, how we can overcome them and get to a place of healing. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 28 – Building a Personal Brand that Influences
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Sarah McNally (TransForm Corporation) explores how your personal brand is not simply how you perceive yourself or what you say about yourself, but rather how others perceive you in all aspects of your life. Subscribe to our...
Podcast Ep. 27 – Creating the “Stick”: How to Build a Year-Long Diversity and Inclusion Sustainability Program
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Chris Jones (Spectra Diversity LLC) shares insights on the effectiveness or "stickiness" of diversity and inclusion trainings and how post-training sustainment is key to making new inclusion behaviors "stick." Subscribe to our...
Podcast Ep. 26 – Engaging Men & Leaders in Gender Balance
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Avivah Wittenberg-Cox (20-first), argues that women alone should not be leading the topic of gender balance in organizations. But how do we engage men and leaders in gender balancing businesses when the topic of gender balance is...
Podcast Ep. 25 – Building the Emerging Economy on a Diversity and Inclusion Platform
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Joel Hodroff and Thomas Fisher (University of Minnesota), explore opportunities for the rising DEI movement within business and community organizations to transform disparities and disempowerment at their economic roots. Subscribe...
Podcast Ep. 24 – Increase Success in High Stakes Conversations
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Kristen Stockton, Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Advisor of JASKAP Consulting explores how to influence anyone, employees, investors, customers, and your colleagues to get phenomenal results in ways that...
Podcast Ep. 23 – Culture Clash Conversation: Q&A with Andrés Tapia of Korn Ferry
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Andrés Tapia (Korn Ferry) answers questions from listeners that attended his popular webinar Culture Clash: Can Latino Culture Identity and Corporate Culture Be Reconciled? Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 22 – New Voices, New Visions: IDEAS About The Future of D&I From Next-Gen Leaders
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dan Egol and Minjon Tholen of Inclusion NextWork draw on the insights of Inclusion NextWork’s community of rising leaders across backgrounds, geographies, industries, and experience levels to explore new ways in which our...
Podcast Ep. 21 – Building a Healthy Occupational Identity While Working in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Johnanna Ganz, Ph.D. (J. Ganz Consulting) explores occupational identity (OI), and how you can develop and sustain a healthier connection to your job. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor Most...
Podcast Ep. 20 – Culture Clash: Can Latino Culture Identity and Corporate Culture Be Reconciled?
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Andrés Tapia (Korn Ferry) explores and demonstrates why corporate America is unprepared for the future workforce that will have an increasingly Latino identity. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor...
Podcast Ep. 19 – Understanding and Responding to Resistance of Equity and Inclusion
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Caidin Riley, (Minneapolis College) and John Parker Der Boghossian (Normandale Community College) explore disparate responses to compliance with Equity and Inclusion policies, laws, and regulations. Subscribe to our podcast...
Podcast Ep. 18 – MassMutual’s D&I Journey: A Holistic Approach to Change
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Mary-Frances Winters (The Winters Group, Inc.), Peggy Nagae (WMFDP), Natalia Arbulu (MassMutual) share how MassMutual is driving diversity and inclusion by focusing on insightful metrics, a system of accountability, and...
Podcast Ep. 17 – A Bridge Between Whiteness and Belonging
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Jacqueline Battalora, Ph.D., J.D, offers a foundation of understanding around the nuanced account of the invention of the human category "white" in law. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor The...
Podcast Ep. 16 – Strategically Marketing Your DEI and Supplier Diversity Programs
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Tiffany Hudson, co-founder of The Nova Collective, speaks with Dr. Jaci Devine, Research & Communication Strategy at The Nova Collective, about internal marketing best practices and storytelling techniques to use to get buy-in...
Podcast Ep. 15 – How Building an Inclusive Company Today will Ensure Market Success Tomorrow
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Laura Wendt (A.T. Kearney) discusses how unconscious biases occur when trying to build an inclusive work environment and how to take action to build a more inclusive work environment. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 14 – What Does It Mean to Be LGBTQ?: 50 Years After Stonewall
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Joel A. Brown examines the topic: What Does It Mean to Be LGBTQ from a cultural perspective? Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor Despite the legal advances made in recent years, LGBTQ people...
Podcast Ep. 13 – It’s Still A Big Fat Deal
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Lisa Love (Twin Cities PBS) explores obesity myths, stereotypes, and internalized fat phobia leading to greater understanding of people of size. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor The BIG FAT DEAL...
Podcast Ep. 12 – Ready for Ramadan: Best Management Practices for Accommodating Your Muslim Employees
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Jaylani Hussein shares best management practices to support Muslim clients, employees, and colleagues. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor You may know when Ramadan is. You may know about Friday...
Podcast Ep. 11 – What’s the Big Fat Deal?
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Lisa Love challenges stereotypes and perceptions about people of size and looks at how inclusion of size and shape to DEI policies and programs strengthens individuals and organizations. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple...
Podcast Ep. 10 – Stand Up, Speak Out: Empowering CEO and Corporate Activism
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, La'Wana Harris speaks about CEO and corporate activism and addresses the tough questions corporate activism raises. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor PR firms are now building entire practices...
Podcast Ep. 9 – RACE: Inclusion & Colorism. How Understanding the History can Help Us Transform
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Milagros Phillips speaks to the concept of colorism, its history, and its impact on today's workplace. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor More than 100 years before the Mayflower landed on...
Podcast Ep. 8 – Third Wave: The Future of Work, Engagement, Well-Being & Inclusion
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Devin C. Hughes talks about the positive impact of inclusive work environment as performance enhancers. Subscribe or listen to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor The research is clear—positive and inclusive...
Podcast Ep. 7 – Solving Tribalism in the Workplace Through Emotional and Social Intelligence
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, President and Co-Founder of International Insights Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks on how we can overcome our native tribalism through emotional and social intelligence. We face many challenges due to our tribal tendencies, which...
Podcast Ep. 6 – How Are You Engaging Your Asian Talent?
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, presenters Florence Chan (Community Business) and Linda Akutagwa (Leadership Education for Asia Pacifics Inc.) look into the differences between Western and Asian perspectives in the workplace, talent and leadership. and It also...
Podcast Ep. 5 – Achieving Results: Diversity and Inclusion Actions with Impact
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Veronika Hucke, D&I Strategy and Solutions and Lisa Kepinski, Inclusion Institute, introduce key success factors and pragmatic ways to more effectively drive the change for greater diversity in organizations. Subscribe to...
Podcast Ep. 4 – Executive Sponsors Fuel High-Performing ERGs
Smart teams fuel company growth, and these days, ERGs are driving the front lines of business like never before. At the same time, the role of the Executive Sponsor has never been more critical in supporting this value creation, and harnessing the potential of these...
Podcast Ep. 3 – How to Get Invited to the Table and to Sustain Your Place
One of the most common frustrations and questions asked by women and people of color, and by DEI professionals is the proverbial "How do I get a seat at the table?" More and more professionals report that they want to be recognized as valuable contributors in...
Podcast Ep. 2 – Women in Leadership: Engaging Global Women
Women’s participation in the global workforce has increased across industries and sectors, yet women remain underrepresented in business leadership roles worldwide. Although evidence shows that gender diversity contributes to improved performance and effectiveness...
Podcast Ep. 1 – Virtual Engagement for Tangible Results: New Ways of Using Social Media and Inclusion
In this podcast, we will share a powerful case study for creating a global virtual technical network that combined a knowledge management platform along with explicit inclusion mindsets and behaviors to make problems visible and solve technical problems more rapidly...