extensio@work

Every thriving workplace has the same three elements in common: leadership, equity and community. Join us for the podcast series extensio@work, where we’ll explore each of these topics, in rich and candid conversations with historians, educators, activists, authors and leaders. We’ll unpack the common dynamics of thriving workplaces, how to promote equity and community at work, and how great leaders respond to opportunities to change and grow.

Connect 05/26/2021

Connect In this Season Finale episode of extensio@work™, we explore the role and responsibilities of corporate Board members, the power of authentic leadership, how Boards are reacting to evolving issues of equity, and the transformative consequence of connection with others. Our guest is the visionary corporate Board Director Herman Bulls, repeatedly listed by Savoy Magazine as one of the Top 100 Blacks in Corporate America and one of the Most Influential Black Directors in Corporate America. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/19242014

Venture 05/12/2021

Venture In this episode, we’re discussing ableism, women-owned businesses, entrepreneurship, venture capital, cancer, resilience and courage. Our guest is VC investor turned startup founder Ashley Yesayan, the founder and CEO of One Village, a marketplace connecting cancer patients and their supporters with the content, tools, products, and services they need to make life easier before, during, and after treatment. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/19069115

Inclusion 04/28/2021

Inclusion In this episode of extensio@work™, we’re discussing inclusive leadership: what it means, why it matters, and how it accelerates productivity, equity and innovation at work. Our guest is General Counsel and DEI executive Stephanie Gilliard. Stephanie describes the behaviors and attributes of inclusive leaders, the perils of code switching, the influence of implicit bias, why inauthenticity defeats progression, and how conflict and dissent can be a catalyst for holistic decision-making. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/18889982

Justice 04/14/2021

Justice In this episode of extensio@work™, we explore the relationship between Justice and faith, equity, and morality. Our guest is activist, author, and N Street Village leader Schroeder Stribling. We discuss the elements of our common human condition, what it means to be a white ally in the anti-racism movement, and the significance of vulnerability, love, and community in our shared pursuit of justice. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/18707480

Hospitality 03/31/2021

Hospitality In this episode, we receive a rare, inside view of how hotel leaders used grit, ingenuity, communication, and teamwork to pull through a national shutdown and lead their teams to resilience, reopening and recovery. Our guest is the incomparable Mary Rogers, award-winning VP and GM of the iconic and legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel and resort. This story of endurance, innovation and leadership is a heartwarming testament to the human spirit and an inspiring, hopeful message in a post-pandemic world. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/18539573

Legacy 03/17/2021

Legacy In this episode, we’re learning about the new National Museum of the American Latino, to be erected on the National Mall and commemorating over 500 years of Latino contributions to the building, shaping and defending of America. Our guest is Danny Vargas, one of Latino Leaders Magazine’s 2020 Most Influential Latinos and the Chairman Emeritus of the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/18340049

Renew 03/03/2021

Renew During this episode, we’re discussing mental health and the impact of the pandemic on our approach to leadership and team engagement. We talk about order and chaos, the importance of failure as a predicate to innovation, the active listening qualities of effective “cyber leaders” and why agility and compassion are competitive advantages. Learn the 5 self-care activities that bring us happiness. Our guest is organizational and clinical psychologist Dr. Greg Powell. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/18146354

Community 12/16/2020

Community During this episode, we're discussing joy, music, teamwork, resilience and community. Our guest is Joanie Madden, one of the greatest musicians in the history of Irish music in America and the driving force behind the ground breaking all-female band, Cherish the Ladies. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/17206991

Impact 12/08/2020

Impact A transformational conversation with the visionary leader Beth Brooke, named eleven times to the Forbes list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women". We discuss the critical importance of humility, how to value difference, mentorship, sponsorship (and the distinction between the two), values-based leadership, “success” vs. “significance”, and how to use your platform to make a difference in the world. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/17117240

Start 12/02/2020

Start During this episode, we’re discussing the art and science of entrepreneurship, how to develop big ideas to create impact, and the critical importance of purpose and joy. Our guest is Pam Allyn, a world-renowned literacy expert, author and social entrepreneur. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/17020322

Action 11/18/2020

Action During this episode, we’re discussing civil rights for LGBTQ+ individuals, activism, allyship and the power of building coalitions to create impactful change. Our guests are Eddie Adkins, Rob Falk and Michelle Phillips. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/16855859

Character 11/11/2020

Character What does it really mean to be a “leader”? In this episode, veterans Scott Buttz and Courtney Lynch explore principles, experience and knowledge taught to leaders for more than two centuries in the United States Marine Corps and applicable to anyone who desires to influence outcomes and inspire others. Whether you are an experienced leader or an emerging one, you will find yourself in this rich and passionate discussion of accountability, service, responsibility, humility, failure, trust, corruption, an /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/16765127

Equity 10/28/2020

Equity During this episode, Dr. Courtney L. McCluney of Cornell University helps us to understand how organizations and individuals can resist and change practices that maintain inequalities at work. We review critical concepts of marginalization, professionalism, code-switching, culture and the intentionality required for an organization to foster true inclusion, equity and justice within a diverse workforce. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/16574159

Understanding 10/21/2020

Understanding During this episode, we’re discussing American history, and specifically the impact of slavery on our laws and legal systems. In order to lead in a diverse and inclusive workplace, we must examine and understand our history, and in this episode we review and discuss the different ways in which the legal legacy of slavery impacts how we view race today. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/16484444

Resilience 10/14/2020

Resilience During this episode, we’re discussing resilience and strategic thinking for leaders, and how to optimize agility and innovation, particularly in times of change and uncertainty. Our guest is Barbara White, CEO of The Avoka Group, who has spent decades helping companies, agencies and executives to design and execute transformational change centered on strategy, effectiveness and innovation. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/16392086

A Show About Workplace Issues Coming Soon 10/05/2020

A Show About Workplace Issues Coming Soon A show about workplace issues, exploring concepts of leadership, equity and community, through intimate and meaningful conversations with thought leaders. /episode/index/show/extensioatwork/id/16284980

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