The workplace is an arena where authenticity and individuality have traditionally been snuffed out. Uniformity was prized over cultivating personal strengths, and appearing to have all the answers took precedence over lifelong learning. Today, more industry leaders are seeing the value in authenticity. Being your authentic self means you have an awareness of who you are and what you stand for, and you express yourself honestly and consistently to the world. Authentic leadership means leading with transparency and self-awareness, while processing differing viewpoints, and making ethical, purpos ..read more

Inclusion & diversity, racism, the skills gap, shecession, representation, mentorship, invisible disabilities, health equity, mental health: We've covered a lot of ground in the first year of Change Conversations.  Listen in as we share some of our favorite moments and highlights over the course of the past year ..read more

Mental health is one of the most pressing – and most discussed – concerns in our lives today. Businesses are starting to put mental health support at the forefront of their health and wellness strategies and are offering more programs to help create working environments that are more compassionate. What has been the domino effect on workforces? What are the leadership qualities needed? What are the programs and structures needed? How can we measure what programs are working? What more can be done so people believe that supporting mental health is as important as physical health? Guests Michell ..read more

Inclusion & diversity, racism, the skills gap, shecession, representation, mentorship, invisible disabilities, health equity, mental health.   We've covered a lot of ground in the first year of Change Conversations.  Listen in as we share some of our favorite moments and highlights over the course of the season.  ..read more

Mental health has emerged as one of the most pressing issues in our lives today. And—more than ever—one of the most discussed. Business leaders are starting to speak openly about their own thoughts and struggles, putting this crisis at the top of agendas, and developing programs to create more supportive workplace mental health programs.   What has been the “trickle down” effect of this candor on employee mental health? How are leaders reaching the employees who need to hear the message? What more can be done so people think that supporting mental health is as important as physical h ..read more

The COVID crisis underscored many cracks in our healthcare system, a system with longstanding inequities. It also showed us how interconnected we are, and that we can make powerful change when we work together to improve community health. The focus of this session is to explore the technology that will help close gaps in access to health care, especially for underserved communities. In fact, it's already happening.   We'll talk with Comcast about their digital health platform that offers personalized and interactive health journeys to consumers and their caregivers - transforming the ..read more

There is a talent crisis in the US right now. We have workforces that don’t reflect our populations and are disproportionately impacted based on their race or ethnicity. We have people leaving the workforce at staggering levels, and we have companies looking to close the skills gap and advance equitable hiring. It seems there is a disconnect between people eager to work, people leaving the workforce, and companies unable to fill roles. We will share what leaders can do to bring the right people to the right positions—to improve hiring practices, build inclusive and diverse workforces, and disc ..read more

As we begin Black History Month, Jimmy and Emmanuel are joined by industry luminaries who are committed to building truly inclusive workplace cultures. Much progress has been made since the era of the Civil Rights Movement, but there is still more work to be done. Now more than ever, society is holding businesses to higher standards. Stakeholders, including investors and employees, expect organizations to deliver value responsibly and sustainably.  In this episode, we will unpack how leaders can create lasting change from the corner office to the newest hire.  Guests for this episode ..read more

Women lost their jobs or left the workforce at significantly higher rates than men during the pandemic and have encountered more long-term barriers to reentry. As a result, this economic era has earned the nickname the “shecession.” The pandemic also eroded years of progress towards gender equality at work. In part 2 of this two-part episode, we will outline the social issues the pandemic has exposed and explore ways that employers can provide equitable skilling and meaningful employment to help women return to work. Our guests for this episode include; Dee Poku-Spalding, Founder and CEO, the ..read more

Women lost their jobs or left the workforce at significantly higher rates than men during the pandemic and have encountered more long-term barriers to reentry. As a result, this economic era has earned the nickname the “shecession.” The pandemic also eroded years of progress towards gender equality at work. In part 1 of this two-part episode, we will outline the social issues the pandemic has exposed and explore ways that employers can provide equitable skilling and meaningful employment to help women return to work.   ..read more