The Element of Inclusion

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

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Apr 16, 2024

00:20:25

I’m going to talk about myself in a way that’s unusual to me.

Find out about 9 milestones on my personal Inclusion Journey

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

– How I quit my job to live on a tropical island

– Why being from Ilford informs my perspective

– How a magazine article changed my life

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:

I don’t like to talk about myself but I wanted to share more about my journey

“I don’t spend much time talking about myself. But I recently shared something on LinkedIn that got a lot of interest”

My mission to help you is informed by my upbringing and a deeper legacy

“I come from a legacy of service and contribution. It’s been going on for generations, centuries.”

I’m making contributions to help you make contributions

“I make powerful contributions for my clients.

I make powerful contributions for the industry.

I make powerful contributions for you.”

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Every Person Influences Culture : it’s not just about the leaders.

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Apr 09, 2024

00:54:17

Inclusive Leadership is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot.

Find out how to become a change agent through Inclusive Leadership.

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

– How providing space for dissenting views can strengthen strategies.

– How assessing individual behaviours drives systemic change

– Why tying initiatives to business metrics prevents delegation

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:

Inclusive Leadership is all about Change Management

“it really focuses on that change management ethos around how you create a diverse, equitable and inclusive, inclusive workplace.”

Leaders can’t delegate their behaviour

“You cannot delegate your behaviour. As a leader. You cannot delegate the decisions you make. And you cannot delegate the output of that.”

Every Person Influences Culture

“we all influence what it feels like for other people to be in the workplace, whether they can be themselves whether they can be truly authentic”

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60 Second Book Review

Charlotte Sweeney Associates

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The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

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Apr 02, 2024

00:14:36

I’ve got an awkward problem with Evidence Based Inclusion and my business.

Find out how you can help me by accepting an offer you can’t refuse

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

– The Awkward problem I can’t escape from

– The uncomfortable truths we frequently discuss

– How you can help me address this issue

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:

I’m looking for more evidence to show the power of Evidence Based Inclusion

“Frankly, this is an awkward problem for me that we’ve decided to put all of our attention to fix.”

I’ll help you demonstrate measurable progress in Inclusion within 90 days without a fear of getting it wrong.

“You won’t have a fear of getting it wrong because you will have the competence to take on any challenge using a system that sticks”

Contact me ASAP to get an offer you can’t refuse and special bonuses

“If you’ve ever wanted to work with me personally. Now’s the time to make it happen.”

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The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

The Trojan Horse Problem of Diversity And Inclusion

The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

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60 Second Book Review of Deep Diversity

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Mar 26, 2024

00:54:44

Racism is persistent in 21^st Century society

Find out why “a compassionate, scientific approach to achieving racial justice” is helpful

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

– How Social Activists can become the thing they oppose

– Why an interdisciplinary approach to racial justice work is useful

– How Emotional intelligence helps racial justice

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:

– Emotions have an important role in addressing racial injustice

“we pass emotions on to each other the way we pass colds. And so there’s so much research on emotional intelligence that is rooted in hard science”.

– It’s useful to pay close attention to our patterns of bias in everyday life

“if we’re not careful, or not thoughtful, we can become like those that we oppose.”

– Consider combining science with compassion in opposing racism

“I immersed myself in a lot of research. I had, like, read literally hundreds of, of research papers”

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Shakil Writes

Anima Leadership

Deep Diversity

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International Coaching Federation

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Mar 19, 2024

00:10:12

5 years ago I completed a Professional Certificate in coaching

Find out why there’s a tension between Evidence Based Inclusion and Coaching.

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

– The difference between Evidence Based Inclusion and Coaching

– Why coaching is not a profession

– The reason I became a coach

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:

Coaching is not a profession, neither is accounting or DEI work.

“It’s not a profession. Despite what you’ve been told to be a profession. You need 4 things.”

Evidence Based Inclusion is not the same as Coaching

“That’s why people hire me. That’s not the same as coaching at all. I became comfortable with that on the course.”

You don’t have to choose one or the other, you can choose both.

“ it’s funny because the coaching skills allowed me to understand this myself and use this”

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An Inclusion Based Coaching Opportunity That You Can’t Refuse

3 Reasons Why There’s Not Enough Diversity in Coaching

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The Infinite Game: How Great Businesses Achieve Long-Lasting Success

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Mar 12, 2024

00:06:10

Building Inclusion is a task that may never be finished.

Find out why it’s useful to think about it as an infinite game.

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

– The difference between being dramatic and theatrical

– The goal of any infinite game

– Why finite games in Inclusion leave you short changed

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:

It’s useful to think of Inclusion as an infinite game.

“You don’t know who’s playing along. You don’t know all the rules. You don’t know when this is going to stop.”

There are no fixed rules, no fixed boundaries and no fixed end point.

“You get to make the rules. You get to push the boundaries. You get to contribute even if no one knows who you are.”

The goal isn’t to win in the short term.

“Sometimes you may not feel like showing up. Sometimes I don’t feel like showing up! But our focus is on ongoing engagement and participation, with no fixed endpoint.”

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Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life As Play and Possibility

Alex Hormozi

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Inclusive leadership: new age leadership to foster organizational inclusion

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Mar 12, 2024

00:06:10

You’ve heard of Inclusive Leadership and Organisational Inclusion.

Find out why there’s missing evidence that one leads to the other.

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

– The difference between Inclusive Leadership and Organisational Inclusion

– The missing model from Inclusive Leadership to Organisational Inclusion

– The evidence I have to support the relationship

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:

Inclusive Leadership involves empowerment, humility, courage and accountability

“As far as I can see they then turned to a paper which linked altruistic leadership to inclusion, team citizenship and employee innovation.”

Organisational inclusion involves equitable employment practices, integration of differences and Inclusion in decision-making

“They said If a leader follows inclusive behavior it will lead to creation of an inclusive work environment.”

I think one leads to the other, but the paper couldn’t prove it

“I think this model can work. I’ve got evidence myself that it does work.”

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60 Second Book Review : Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Trainers

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Feb 27, 2024

00:51:58

Research says that DEI training is ineffective

Here I’m speaking with an author who provides practical tips to make it effective

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

– How to create opportunities for storytelling

– How to focus on both process and outcomes as lifelong learners

– The value in building a set of core competencies for DEI professionals.

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:

3 levels of sharing you need to know

“ I talk about Surface stories, Snorkel stories and Scuba stories”

2 pulse questions to ask members of your team

“by asking very specific, open ended questions, what is one thing that leadership can do, or one thing that you would like to see that you think would make the most significant difference in the next six months”

Why Trainers are so well placed for Inclusion

“I realised training and talent development professionals have access to everyone across the organisation in some way”

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Trainers

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Are You Stuck In An ‘Inclusion Delusion’?

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Feb 20, 2024

00:07:48

I’ve just been reminded how obscure Inclusion narratives are

Find out when the research does not support the claims

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

– How the popular press can be misleading

– How my trust was destroyed by what I read

– Why you should pay attention to social desirability

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:

Be careful when people say Research says

“You can get away with almost anything if you use the words “research shows”, I know this. To prevent you from thinking I’m manipulating you. I share my sources.”

Check out the show notes, they are there for you to use

“That’s why I do my best to reveal my bias so you can make your own mind up.”

Consider social desirability when discussing Inclusion in public

“These may not be the most useful questions because each one has a socially desirable response.”

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Bias Blind Spot: Structure,Measurement, and Consequences

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