In this Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they explore the lessons learned in last week's podcast. Daralyse, Zack and Azaria speak about ways to communicate more effectively and to safely express emotions within the workplace. Then, Daralyse interviews Temple University's Deanna Geddes, a professor within the Fox School of Business about her experiences teaching the concepts of effective, responsible communication.

In this episode, you will learn about:

* The importance of emotional safety within the workplace, and its ability to bring out the best in a team.

* The difference between anger and aggression, and why anger can be healthy in the workplace, if expressed properly.

* The concept of expressive tolerance, and how this feeds into emotional privilege within workplace dynamics.

* What “expression thresholds” are, and how emotional privilege plays a role in whether or not a person feels free to express their emotions.

* How race, gender, and other identifiers influence conceptions of what level of emotional expression is appropriate.

Our guest expert this episode is:Deanna Geddes - Deanna is a professor at the Fox School of Business and Management, and works specifically in the Management Department. As a college professor, Deanna's mission is to help students think new thoughts in ways that enhance their personal and professional lives. She seeks to help people understand how effective communication, including communicating emotions, can strengthen relationships, and change lives for the better.

Episode hosts:Azaria Keys - Azaria is the Assistant Director of the Fox School of Business' Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture (CEDWC). Her work is driven by her passion to advocate for others and transform workplaces to be more inclusive and equitable.

Zack James - Zack is the marketing arm of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast and is a graduate of Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM). Zack is a self-described go-giver and DEI advocate with a passion for service and making a difference across organizations.

Daralyse Lyons - Daralyse is the host of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast as well as the author of Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity. She is a speaker, a consultant, a journalist, and a full-time DEI strategist.

Resources this episode include:

The “Angry Black Woman” Stereotype at Work - Harvard Business Review

Harnessing the Power of the Angry Black Woman - NPR

What Society Gets Wrong About the ‘Angry Black Woman' Stereotype - Shape

Busting the Stereotype of the Angry Black Woman - Angela Shaw, TedX

Freedom to Be the ABW - Angry Black Woman - Lisa Fritsch, TedX

To get in contact with this episode's guest, Deanna Geddes, email her at: deanna.geddes@temple.edu">deanna.geddes@temple.edu

Click here for a full transcript of this episode.

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