Dr. Janice Gassam Assare has over 10 years of experience facilitating racial dialogue and educating others about equity and inclusion. The work that she does is inspired by her mom and her willingness to speak up and speak out against the oppressive systems that she had to navigate in her workplace. Through the strength and perseverance personified through her, she is invigorated to be the change I seek in the world and the workplace. Dr. J centers her work around the liberation of Black people and more specifically, Black womxn. The reason for this is echoed in the words of the Combahee River Collective:"If Black women were free, it would mean that everyone else would have to be free since our freedom would necessitate the destruction of all the systems of oppression." Together, we unpack: <ul> <li dir="ltr">The differences between white centering and white supremacy</li> <li dir="ltr">The stages of employee lifecycle and how to mitigate decenter whiteness in hiring, succession planning and meetings</li> <li dir="ltr">How to avoid white centering when over 70% of DEI practitioners are white</li> </ul> Follow Dr. J at <a href= "https://www.drjanicegassam.com/">https://www.drjanicegassam.com/</a> and <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/JaniceGassamPhD/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/JaniceGassamPhD/</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Dr. Janice Gassam Assare has over 10 years of experience facilitating racial dialogue and educating others about equity and inclusion. The work that she does is inspired by her mom and her willingness to speak up and speak out against the oppressive systems that she had to navigate in her workplace. Through the strength and perseverance personified through her, she is invigorated to be the change I seek in the world and the workplace.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Dr. J centers her work around the liberation of Black people and more specifically, Black womxn. The reason for this is echoed in the words of the Combahee River Collective:"If Black women were free, it would mean that everyone else would have to be free since our freedom would necessitate the destruction of all the systems of oppression."&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Together, we unpack:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt;The differences between white centering and white supremacy&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt;The stages of employee lifecycle and how to mitigate decenter whiteness in hiring, succession planning and meetings&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt;How to avoid white centering when over 70% of DEI practitioners are white&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Follow Dr. J at &lt;a href= "https://www.drjanicegassam.com/"&gt;https://www.drjanicegassam.com/&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/JaniceGassamPhD/"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/JaniceGassamPhD/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Dr. Janice Gassam Assare has over 10 years of experience facilitating racial dialogue and educating others about equity and inclusion. The work that she does is inspired by her mom and her willingness to speak up and speak out against the oppressive...

246: Decentering Whiteness with Dr. Janice Gassam Assare

It goes without saying that autistic people are human. Yet, for the longest time, autism has been contextualized as robots or needing to be fixed. Matt Lowry is an Autistic adult and Licensed Psychological Practitioner who works exclusively with Autistic clients, performing neurodiversity-affirming Autism evaluations and providing Autistic Centered Therapy (AuCT)--a form of therapy that he helped create. Together, we cover: <ul> <li dir="ltr">Why intersectionality is critical to the future of autism</li> <li dir="ltr">False assumptions people make about autism</li> <li dir="ltr">How to make workplaces more inclusive to people with autism </li> </ul> Connect with Matt at <a href= "https://www.mattlowrylpp.com">https://www.mattlowrylpp.com</a> and his work: The Autistic Culture Podcast website: <a href= "https://autisticculture.substack.com/">https://autisticculture.substack.com</a> TACP on Apple: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456</a>   Autistic Connections Facebook Group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/619732285448185">https://www.facebook.com/groups/619732285448185</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;It goes without saying that autistic people are human. Yet, for the longest time, autism has been contextualized as robots or needing to be fixed.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Matt Lowry is an Autistic adult and Licensed Psychological Practitioner who works exclusively with Autistic clients, performing neurodiversity-affirming Autism evaluations and providing Autistic Centered Therapy (AuCT)--a form of therapy that he helped create.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Together, we cover:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt;Why intersectionality is critical to the future of autism&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt;False assumptions people make about autism&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt;How to make workplaces more inclusive to people with autism &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Connect with Matt at &lt;a href= "https://www.mattlowrylpp.com"&gt;https://www.mattlowrylpp.com&lt;/a&gt; and his work:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The Autistic Culture Podcast website: &lt;a href= "https://autisticculture.substack.com/"&gt;https://autisticculture.substack.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;TACP on Apple: &lt;a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456"&gt; https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Autistic Connections Facebook Group: &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/619732285448185"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/619732285448185&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

It goes without saying that autistic people are human. Yet, for the longest time, autism has been contextualized as robots or needing to be fixed. Matt Lowry is an Autistic adult and Licensed Psychological Practitioner who works exclusively with...

245: April is Autism Acceptance Month with Matt Lowry

Wema Hoover is a global executive and transformational leader of diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) and human resources and Principal & CEO of Wema Hoover Advisors, executive coaching firm and Be Limitless Consulting a DEI and Culture firm. Wema has a proven track record of creating systemic change in organizational culture by embedding diversity and inclusion into people practices, processes, and product approach on a global scale. Wema is a former global Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Culture who has lived in four (4) countries and ran global teams in 26 countries for Google, Sanofi, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb. She has partnered with the United Nations and World Economic Forum on global sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Wema also serves as a contributing writer for Fast Company, Inc, NAMI and Diversity Magazine. Together, we discuss: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The need to shift from “diversity recruiting to “inclusive recruiting” </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How corporations can adapt their diversity programs including ERGs to comply with potential legislation while still maintaining their commitment to inclusion </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How to move the pendulum and remove DEI from being a partisan football </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What recent anti-DEI laws passed in Florida and Texas mean for corporate DEI efforts </li> </ul> Follow Wema at <a href= "https://www.wemahoover.com/">https://www.wemahoover.com/</a>. and Next Pivot Point at <a href= "https://nextpivotpoint.com/">nextpivotpoint.com</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Wema Hoover is a global executive and transformational leader of diversity, equity, &amp; inclusion (DEI) and human resources and Principal &amp; CEO of Wema Hoover Advisors, executive coaching firm and Be Limitless Consulting a DEI and Culture firm.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Wema has a proven track record of creating systemic change in organizational culture by embedding diversity and inclusion into people practices, processes, and product approach on a global scale. Wema is a former global Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Culture who has lived in four (4) countries and ran global teams in 26 countries for Google, Sanofi, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;She has partnered with the United Nations and World Economic Forum on global sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Wema also serves as a contributing writer for Fast Company, Inc, NAMI and Diversity Magazine.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Together, we discuss:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The need to shift from “diversity recruiting to “inclusive recruiting”&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How corporations can adapt their diversity programs including ERGs to comply with potential legislation while still maintaining their commitment to inclusion&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How to move the pendulum and remove DEI from being a partisan football&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;What recent anti-DEI laws passed in Florida and Texas mean for corporate DEI efforts&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Follow Wema at &lt;a href= "https://www.wemahoover.com/"&gt;https://www.wemahoover.com/&lt;/a&gt;. and Next Pivot Point at &lt;a href= "https://nextpivotpoint.com/"&gt;nextpivotpoint.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Wema Hoover is a global executive and transformational leader of diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) and human resources and Principal & CEO of Wema Hoover Advisors, executive coaching firm and Be Limitless Consulting a DEI and Culture firm....

244: An Allyship Approach to Dismantling Systems with Wema Hoover

For folks who identify as non-binary or transgender, pronouns are essential to their identity. For folks who identify as cisgender (meaning you identify as the same gender you were assigned at birth where your gender generally corresponds to your biological sex), it may seem silly to share pronouns that may seem obvious to others. Sharing your pronouns is a way to lift the burden off others whose pronouns may not be as clear.  Sharing pronouns creates a welcoming environment for individuals of all gender identities. It helps avoid assumptions based on appearance and ensures that everyone is addressed in a manner that affirms their identity. Different cultures and communities may have unique pronoun preferences. By sharing pronouns, individuals contribute to a more respectful and understanding environment, acknowledging and embracing the diversity of gender expressions. Read more on <a href= "https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliekratz/2024/02/07/why-pronouns-are-important-and-how-they-should-be-used/">Forbes</a> and find Julie at www.Nextpivotpoint.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;For folks who identify as non-binary or transgender, pronouns are essential to their identity. For folks who identify as cisgender (meaning you identify as the same gender you were assigned at birth where your gender generally corresponds to your biological sex), it may seem silly to share pronouns that may seem obvious to others. Sharing your pronouns is a way to lift the burden off others whose pronouns may not be as clear. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Sharing pronouns creates a welcoming environment for individuals of all gender identities. It helps avoid assumptions based on appearance and ensures that everyone is addressed in a manner that affirms their identity. Different cultures and communities may have unique pronoun preferences. By sharing pronouns, individuals contribute to a more respectful and understanding environment, acknowledging and embracing the diversity of gender expressions.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read more on &lt;a href= "https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliekratz/2024/02/07/why-pronouns-are-important-and-how-they-should-be-used/"&gt;Forbes&lt;/a&gt; and find Julie at www.Nextpivotpoint.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

For folks who identify as non-binary or transgender, pronouns are essential to their identity. For folks who identify as cisgender (meaning you identify as the same gender you were assigned at birth where your gender generally corresponds to your...

243: Why Pronouns Are Important And How They Should Be Used with Julie Kratz

Leaders are being tasked with managing a record level of change from politics to social issues due to the rapid pace of technological change. Those who embrace the human skills along with the technical skills will thrive. AI cannot replace human skills. To establish a competitive advantage in a tight labor market, it's smart to balance these skills in the workplace. This balance boosts retention, productivity and the quality of work performance. Learn more on <a href= "https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliekratz/2023/12/17/have-we-forgotten-about-human-skills-in-the-age-of-ai/"> Forbes</a> and find Julie at www.Nextpivotpoint.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;Leaders are being tasked with managing a record level of change from politics to social issues due to the rapid pace of technological change. Those who embrace the human skills along with the technical skills will thrive.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; AI cannot replace human skills. To establish a competitive advantage in a tight labor market, it's smart to balance these skills in the workplace. This balance boosts retention, productivity and the quality of work performance.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Learn more on &lt;a href= "https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliekratz/2023/12/17/have-we-forgotten-about-human-skills-in-the-age-of-ai/"&gt; Forbes&lt;/a&gt; and find Julie at www.Nextpivotpoint.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Leaders are being tasked with managing a record level of change from politics to social issues due to the rapid pace of technological change. Those who embrace the human skills along with the technical skills will thrive.  AI cannot replace human...

242: How Do DEI and AI Coexist with Julie Kratz

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