Episodes
April 26, 2022
Why Senior Management Diversity is so Important For Diversity Leaders
You’ve heard people say change comes from the Top Find our how much of that is true and does it include Diversity? Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Upper Echelon Theory and why you’re already using it The Senior Management...
April 19, 2022
How You Can Use Forcing Functions to Develop Inclusion
Instead of wishing for Inclusive outcomes. Fin out if you could just force it to happen. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How I use Forcing Functions in my professional life The Famous Forcing Function used by Amazon...
April 12, 2022
The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The thing about Diversity and Inclusion is that everyone sounds so convincing Find out if that's because of all the fallacies Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why Fallacies are relevant for Inclusion 3 Fallacies for you to avoid...
April 5, 2022
The Simple Restaurant Trick That Explains Why Leaders Don’t Buy Into Inclusion
Want to know why Leaders don’t buy Into Inclusion? Find about a restaurant trick that explains this. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A restaurant trick that you will recognise everywhere An Economic Principle to help you...
March 29, 2022
The Diversity Delusion
What if Diversity is a corrupting influence? Find out about a book that says that Diversity is dividing society and undermining our culture. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The Challenges I had reviewing this book My personal bias...
March 22, 2022
Why You Don’t Need Permission For your Inclusion Journey
You don’t need anyone’s permission to start contributing to Inclusion right now Find out why you don’t need anyone’s permission to take the next logical step on your Inclusion Journey Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The...
March 15, 2022
The Australian Model For Managing Cultural Diversity
Cultural diversity is a key feature of Australia’s national identity Find out how they are managing it. Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Australian Model For Managing Cultural Diversity Here are some key topics covered...
March 8, 2022
How To Check The Diversity Statement On Your Website
Does the Diversity Statement on your website make sense? Find out how you can make sense of the Diversity statement on your company website Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A useful framework used on the Top 241 European companies...
March 1, 2022
The Dark Side of Employee Resource Groups
Employee resource groups can solve the 3 Biggest Problems that organisations experience on their Inclusion journey Find out why there is a Dark side to all this Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why people weren't happy with me...
Feb. 22, 2022
4 Reasons Why You Should NOT Consider Paying ERG Leaders
There’s one really strong reason why you should pay ERG Leaders Find out why I’ve got even more reasons why you shouldn’t Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why paying ERG Leaders causes issues with other members Why talking...
Feb. 15, 2022
Why You Should Consider Paying ERG Leaders
Maybe it’s time to start paying ERG Leaders Find out why I don't have an objective opinion on this! Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The central argument for paying ERG Leaders The risk that faces organisations that don’t pay...
Feb. 8, 2022
Self-Monitoring: A Diversity Behaviour You Need To Understand
Are you the kind of person who changes their behaviour based on who’s around you? Find out the name for this behaviour - it’s not what you think. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The difference between acquisitive and...
Feb. 1, 2022
The Unforgettable Day I Became Dr. Jonathan
In February 2017, I officially became Dr. Jonathan Find out what happened that day that no one expected. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The tough time I had getting a PhD The misunderstanding I had after my exam 3 Lessons you can...
Jan. 25, 2022
Getting Serious About Diversity? Enough Already with the Business Case
Enough Already with the Business Case; that’s the message of an article that I don’t want you to miss Find out why, if you’re serious about Diversity, you need to pay attention to this Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An...
Jan. 18, 2022
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Have you ever noticed how much rhetoric is used when talking about Diversity and Inclusion? Find out why this could be working against you Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An Ancient Greek perspective on a contemporary problem How...
Jan. 11, 2022
3 Habits To Boost Inclusion All Year Round
New Year doesn’t always mean a New Start Find out why I want to encourage you to keep up your momentum in 2022 Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How you can stand out from the crowd How you can seek Inclusion where you work My...
Dec. 14, 2021
Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2021 & New Predictions for 2022
Every year I make predictions about diversity and inclusion trends Find out what I got right about 2021 and my big predictions for 2022 Here are some key topics covered from this episode: My Top 3 Predictions for 2022 What I got right in 2021 The...
Dec. 7, 2021
Why Stereotypes Are More Harmful Than Facts For Older Employees
When it comes to older people in the workplace Stereotypes not Facts do the Most Damage Find out why stereotypes about a person’s age, cause more damage than facts about a person’s age Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The...
Nov. 30, 2021
Why Do Racial Slurs Remain Prevalent in the Workplace?
Why do Racial Slurs remain prevalent in the workplace? Find out an answer I don’t think you’re going to expect! Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The 3 parties commonly involved in racial slurs The unexpected research findings...
Nov. 23, 2021
3 Reasons Why Racial Slurs Are So Dangerous At Work
Why are racial slurs so dangerous at work? Find out why our answer may not be what you expect Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why Racial Slurs are a classic form of discrimination How to distinguish Racial Slurs from “Banter”...
Nov. 16, 2021
The Emotional Labour of Diversity & Inclusion
Are you emotional at work? Find out my thoughts on why some people are more emotional about their work than others Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An interesting observation from Store Greeters What debt collectors and flight...
Nov. 9, 2021
Why Diversity & Inclusion Ignore the Formerly Incarcerated
Do you believe in second chances? Find out what the DEI space is Doing for the Formerly Incarcerated Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why Stigma Plays a role in excluding the Formerly Incarcerated How the Formerly Incarcerated have...
Nov. 2, 2021
Why Our Meta Approach To Diversity & Inclusion Is Like No One Else
Some of you have realised that I’ve been taking you on a meta journey to inclusion the whole time Find out why our Meta Approach to inclusion is like no one else Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The Meta Skills I use to serve you...
Oct. 26, 2021
Do You Promote The Business Case or Social Justice Case For Diversity?
The business case for Diversity is one of my favourite topics for all the wrong reasons. Find out if it's about the money or is about Justice? Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The influence of Milton Friedman on diversity...