Episodes

What if HR was all about people and all about helping you? Find out what it takes for that to be true. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - My naive hope for HR professionals - An emotive argument in favour of HR - My research that...

HR is not your friend and employees should never trust them; that’s the message of an article I recently read. Find out how much of that we agree with. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - My personal experience with HR - Why this...

You may think there is so much information about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion it’s hard to know where to start. Find out my tactics for avoiding information overload Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - My 2 step tactics that...

People are surprised that Diversity and Inclusion budgets are facing the chop. People are surprised that Diversity and Inclusion budgets are facing the chop. Find out why I think a lot of the people complaining created this problem Here’s some key...

Big Companies think they’re investing to make their workplaces inclusive Find out why research shows their employees don’t think it’s enough. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why should not be mislead by catchy headlines -...

Star Trek has massively influenced my views about the future of work Find out why it influences everything we do here Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why they solved all the problems we have now - How Diversity becomes something...

The Second Rule of our Book Club is “It’s all about the Book” or is it? Find out why the book isn’t as important as I thought? Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why Book Clubs are a powerful learning experience - How we use...

I talk about your Inclusion Journey all the time. Find out about an author who’s talking about your Equity Journey Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How the author shares a habit of mine - Why this book was so well written - 4...

Chief Diversity Officers are committed to building Inclusion Find out why some organisations makes this impossible Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How a simple Economics principle explains your Diversity problems at work - How...

You’re lucky if Inclusion is NOT part of your day job Find out about the advantages you have that you may not be aware of. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - How your standards will make you a leader - Why you are free to think...

You’re the Hero of your Inclusion Journey Find out you need to be aware of your Macguffin Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I think this theoretical model is useful for you How this is related to my PhD work and my mission to...

Not enough people talk about how everyday leaders influence Inclusion where you work Find out an interesting model that explains how you leaders respond to Diversity practices. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I think this...

Last year I covered a lot of books related to Diversity & Inclusion Find out what I learned reviewing 30 books in 30 days. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I decided to create 60 Second Book Reviews 5 things all the “best...

So much of Inclusion is hindered by people competing with each other in unhealthy ways. Find out status contests waste everyone’s time. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How status contests mean that the people lose out My real...

Every year I make predictions about Diversity and Inclusion trends Find out why this year I’m holding myself more accountable. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I want to be accountable for my actions Why writing a book is no longer...

We need Game Changing Performance to create Inclusion Find out how from an author that claims to deliver Here are some key messages from this episode: The CAPE Process developed by the author The ADKAR model the author suggests for Chief Diversity...

When it comes to Inclusion, it’s always best to cite other people Find out why the less ideas are yours the better Here are some key messages from this episode: The Google tactic I use to provide value to you The Inclusive function of this show...

I get asked how to make better Inclusion decisions all the time. Find out the 3 insights we use with our clients Here are some key messages from this episode: What issues People Leaders tell us they want to address The challenge that DEI Leaders...

Is it possible to become an expert by reading 3 books? Find out why I think it’s happening in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why expertise is but it’s nature exclusive How to become a 3...

I love reading books related to Diversity and Inclusion. Find out why other times I hate it. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I think many DEI books are Ghost written The Phantom Author I think I encountered How DEI authors fill out...

Is there such a thing as Acting White? If so why would anyone want to do that? Find out in this fascinating book. Here are some key messages from this episode: How the 4 Stages of Racial Negotiation are used in the workplace 2 Powerful models of...

Diversity is such a hassle for leaders who just want to get on with the job Find out the real reason why some of them are so frustrated Here are some key messages from this episode: What Leaders in dominant positions don’t like to discuss How...

Groupthink is not something you want at work Find out how you can recognise the things that normally precede Groupthink. Here are some key messages from this episode: How Psychological Safety influences Groupthink  How Insulated Groups are...