If we are going to create work environments that are sensitive to mental well-being, we must all be willing to assess ourselves and commit to taking care of our mental health as a priority. In this episode, we look at practical and simple ways to invest in self-care.   This series with Britni Cannon, MS, LPC, extremely benefits our organizations and highlights the individual's responsibility to be mentally well.   Show Notes:  Self-care  Balance  Employee Resource Groups  Business Resource Groups  As a values-driven workplace culture firm, KEIRUS BY KJE helps ..read more

Mental Health should be a part of our organizational culture. In this episode, we discuss how we can remove mental health stigma by creating awareness about our language and conversations.  Ensuring our language is inclusive regarding mental health and neurodiversity creates caring environments.     This episode further explores the intersection of DEI and mental health. Our focus is on creating inclusive and supportive workplace environments, especially for individuals who are conscious of their mental health needs and need support.   Show Notes: Stigma  Mental Health ..read more

Oftentimes, we hear that mental health is taboo and should not be discussed, especially in certain communities. In this episode, we sit down with our special guest, Britni Cannon, MS, LPC, and discuss the importance of healing. Overcoming traumas in a healthy way can strengthen positive bonds instead of trauma bonds.  How we respond to the difficulties we have endured in life is important and affects the way we communicate with others in our workplaces.  As we build communities of C.A.R.E. through DEIB, we want to ensure that we create caring environments where everyone embraces the ..read more

Our special guest, Britni Cannon, MS, LPC, is the Director of Learning and Development at Symetria Learning, and she is joining us to discuss the connection of diversity, equity, and inclusion to mental health.  In this episode, we look at our identity through the layers of diversity and the importance of connection to others like us. Britni highlights how the lack of recognition of our uniqueness causes stressors that lead to isolation decreasing productivity and engagement.    Guest Bio:  Britni is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Br ..read more

This has been a phenomenal series, and our guest, Latosha Herron, Senior Vice President of Inclusion and Community Engagement with the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, has been extremely generous with her expertise. On this episode, we have asked her to share more advice for other chambers and community leaders to glean from as they close out this year and plan to include diversity, equity, and inclusion into programming in 2024 and beyond.   Show Notes:  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  Leadership  Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce   Intentionality  As a v ..read more

In this episode, we discuss how DEI impacts communities’ economies, especially in under-championed areas. The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce is making great strides in blazing a trail for driving commerce through business partnerships to bring equitable grocery shopping and other necessities to regions in the Dallas area.  Find out how patience, perseverance and valuing partnerships help in creating jobs and equitable experiences for the neighborhoods they serve.   Show Notes  Tom Thumb  Grocery store  Lead Dallas  Power of Inclusive Leadership  Inclusiv ..read more

Our Subject Matter Expert, Latosha Herron-Bruff, Senior Vice President of Inclusion and Community Engagement with the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, is back to share more on increasing economic vitality in under-championed communities to ensure a better quality of life for everyone in the Dallas region. In this segment, find out how the DRC guides businesses to position themselves as advocates and investors in the community to provide economic vitality through diverse talent acquisition and job creation. It's more than philanthropic efforts; it is about creating economic growth strategic ..read more

Being an inclusive leader requires accountability. You must have tangible checkpoints to ensure you are following through with action. In this episode, we discuss the realization that inclusive leadership is an active approach to creating organizational environments that are conducive to appreciation, respect and belonging.  Show Notes:  Accountability  Implementation  Self-Awareness  Inclusion  As a values-driven workplace culture firm, KEIRUS BY KJE helps organizations advance business outcomes, build strong teams and serve the community be leveraging the benefi ..read more

This is the first episode in our series on What Does Inclusive Leadership Look Like? Our special guest panelists initiate the conversation by defining inclusive leadership with an evident passion, highlighting their in-depth understanding. These senior-level leaders, Chip Bond, Ana Rodriguez, and Kamecia Mason, lead inclusively at Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc., SMU Cox School of Business, and McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.   Each is ready to lead others to increased innovation and productivity by sharing their experience and knowledge. They are committed to their teams and the employees they ..read more

Our panelists are continuing to share wisdom and insight on inclusive leadership and the courage it takes to be effective as an inclusive leader. Our guests Chip Bond, Ana Rodriguez and Kamecia Mason are back with us sharing more of their experiences as senior leaders who have embraced inclusive leadership.    Show Notes:  Courage  Women in Leadership  Changing Workforce  Authenticity  As a values-driven workplace culture firm, KEIRUS BY KJE helps organizations advance business outcomes, build strong teams and serve the community be leveraging the benefits of ..read more