The Non Obvious Reason Why I’m So Serious On This Podcast

Why am I so serious on this podcast?

Find out the non obvious answers to that question.

Here are some key messages from this episode:

  • I’m serious for a reason
  • I’m earning your trust
  • I want to make it easy for you

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Here are some key takeaways from this episode:

You may not be used to seeing someone like me as an authority

“People aren’t used to seeing a Black man as an authority figure outside of Sports, Entertainment or even Religion.”

I’m serious but there are some geeky funny bits

“There are shows where I say And this is a quote  5 times. Maybe that’s too much. I thought it was funny” 

The more you engage the more fun we have

“If you’ve ever come to the Book Club.  You will know that I sound very different to my normal tone on this show”

Here are some resources so you can go deeper:

Crafting an identity: an examination of the lived experiences of minority racial and ethnic individuals in the workplace

Check out these related episodes of the show.

The Performance of Self In Everyday Life  [Book Review]

The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

A Beginner’s Guide To Identity Work And Why You Need To Understand It To Promote Diversity & Inclusion

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The Elements of Inclusion #4

Leaders must collaborate innovatively to leverage cultural expertise and drive business performance.

  • Why inclusive outcomes are driven by innovation
  • How developing a business case for diversity and inclusion specific to your organisation is a competitive advantage
  • Why novelty is at the heart of your inclusion journey

The Elements of Inclusion #3

Leaders must establish systems to ensure that everyone shares the same advantages and benefits. These processes will create incentives for inclusive behaviours.

  • How to augment your team with the tools and insights they need to prevent structural disadvantage
  • Why reinforcing generative norms ensures everyone belongs in the organisation
  • How inclusive representations can be embedded to promote an inclusive culture

The Elements of Inclusion #2

Leaders must redefine career development relationships to support inclusive performance.
  • Why traditional mentor relationships must be revised for an inclusive workplace
  • How leaders must embrace networks of developmental relationships for individual growth
  • Why established workplace norms must evolve for inclusion in the modern workplace

The Elements of Inclusion #1

Leaders must properly socialise people and socialise inclusive ideas by providing an environment for the cultural learning needed for an active role in an inclusive organisation

  • How your socialisation processes must evolve to encourage the sustainable cultivation of inclusive competencies
  • Why Leaders must consistently negotiate the line between organisational commitment and personal authenticity to promote performance
  • How developing intersectional self awareness can help leaders to leverage individual employee experiences