The Element Of Inclusion
Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey Every week we inform and educate using applied research and thought leadership Get your pen and paper ready because this is one of the world’s most valuable resources to help you on your Inclusion journey We provide book reviews, research breakdowns, explainers, opinion pieces, interviews and much more We’re on a mission to help a million people like you to make your workplace more inclusive
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3 Frameworks I Use to Build Inclusive Workplaces
08/19/2025
3 Frameworks I Use to Build Inclusive Workplaces
I collect inclusive frameworks like investors collect properties. I’ve got 3 three I use all the time. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety Social Exchange Theory PICOC Framework Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: There are 4 stages of Psychological Safety "This model acts as if the beginning of psychological safety has achieved that." Social exchange is built on trust "This is why you also have a social contract — this reflects social exchange, unspecified obligations, no formal contract so you need trust." We use PICOC to get really specific about inclusion work "Instead of vague goals like ‘We want more diversity,’ PICOC forces clarity." Check out these resources:
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The Inclusion Test You Can’t Fake
08/12/2025
The Inclusion Test You Can’t Fake
I’m not here to help you pass an exam. I’m here to help you get results. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How to use a simple Inclusion Test in your workplace Why the Inclusion Test is about changing conditions, not memorising content A favourite example of using this in real life. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Insights are useless until it’s applied at work. "I love education… but you know what I love even more? Using what you’ve learned to make a difference in your life." Inclusion Test is pass/fail "No attempt is a fail. Any attempt with a measurable result is a pass… too many people fail." Every episode’s question is a blueprint for action. "At the beginning I tell you what I’m going to cover… at the end, I ask a practical question. The answer to that question is an action." Check out these resources:
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My Best Offer Yet. And How You Can Be Part of It
08/05/2025
My Best Offer Yet. And How You Can Be Part of It
Things are moving a lot faster than I expected. I’ve got a special invitation for you — and I’m excited to share this. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: [My Best Offer Yet — And How You Can Be Part of It] [How This Podcast Became the Longest-Running Inclusion Podcast in the World] [Introducing “Ask Dr Jonathan” — A Custom AI Thought Partner Trained on the Podcast] Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Work with me to build a resource you’ll actually use. "This isn’t just a product. It’s a tool built with you — not just for you." There are only 100 spaces — and they will go fast. "I’m creating a Founders Circle. A private group of forward-thinking leaders helping shape the future of evidence-based inclusion." When it’s gone, it’s gone. "And would like to get that at a once in a lifetime rate... then this is for you." Check out these resources: – Apply to be part of the Founders Circle
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How to Tell if Your Inclusion Work Is Having An Impact
07/29/2025
How to Tell if Your Inclusion Work Is Having An Impact
Not sure if your inclusion work is making an impact? These 3 questions will show you… fast. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How we use The Feasibility Filter Why parties, parades and panel events don't help you why you need leading indicators for your work Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Are We Solving a Problem That Matters to the Organisation? "If the problem doesn’t link to the business, you’ve got no business talking about it." What’s the outcome we want "Training is not an outcome." Can We Show What’s Changed? "This is the question that separates progress from empty gestures." Check out these resources: A free tool offering instant access to Dr. Jonathan’s ideas, principles, and actionable advice—based on 400+ podcast episodes, 200+ newsletter editions, and 10+ years of experience with FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Everything you need to prove your organisation is becoming more inclusive.
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Ask Dr Jonathan : The AI Tool Built On Evidence Based Inclusion
07/22/2025
Ask Dr Jonathan : The AI Tool Built On Evidence Based Inclusion
Every week, leaders like you tell me how much you love this podcast. But you wish you could ask me questions — in real time. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Ask Dr Jonathan – The AI Tool Built on Evidence-Based Inclusion Why Accessing Inclusion Frameworks Should Be Easier How to Participate in Testing the Ask Dr Jonathan Tool Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: You’re not the only collecting Evidence. I do too. "Evidence-based inclusion requires us to gather evidence." Don’t be ashamed to try when you’re not ready "There are going to be shortcomings. But I’m still shipping it." You are the reason I’m doing this "This serves my mission: To help a million people like you." Check out these resources:
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The Benchmarking Mistake That’s Holding Back Your Inclusion Work
07/15/2025
The Benchmarking Mistake That’s Holding Back Your Inclusion Work
You’re the average of the five people you compare yourself to. Did it ever occur to you that you’re comparing yourself to the wrong people? Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why starting with borrowed benchmarks sets you up to fail. How to tell if a benchmark is applicable to your setting. How to choose benchmarks that inform decisions. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Bad Benchmarks Start With Bad Comparisons "A benchmark that reflects their priorities won’t help you track your progress." Insight is more valuable than performance scores. "What would we do differently if this number changed?" Benchmarks must help you steer, not just score. "If it doesn’t help you decide what to do next, it’s not useful." Check out these resources:
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The Real Reason Your DEI Metrics Don’t Matter
07/08/2025
The Real Reason Your DEI Metrics Don’t Matter
Most DEI metrics are just a pantomime. They’re not tracking things that matter. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why most DEI efforts fail before any work has begun Why “quick wins” often become long-term liabilities How to test your inclusion project before investing in delivery Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Outputs don’t prove progress: outcomes do. "Training is not an outcome." Specific problems demand specific solutions. "You can track how many people turned up to an event. You can count how many policies you updated. You can show how many people completed a training course. And none of it may be relevant." Focus on preventions instead of a cure. "You’d be surprised how often I see strategies full of goals that sound good, but don’t translate into day-to-day actions." Check out these resources:
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The 5 Point Test to Identify Inclusion Problem Worth Solving
07/01/2025
The 5 Point Test to Identify Inclusion Problem Worth Solving
Every organisation has its problems. But not all of them are worth solving. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: the 5 point feasibility test we use with our clients How copying others’ inclusion strategies leads you off course Our shortcut to reveal which workplace problems are fixable Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Solvable problems build inclusion "A solvable inclusion problem isn’t something that feels important. It’s something that stands up to scrutiny. It passes what we call the Feasibility Filter: If a problem isn’t Clear, Connected, Commercial, Credible and Causal, it’s not ready to solve." Business alignment isn’t optional; it’s essential. "You don’t need a generic business case for diversity. You need your business case for diversity. What does your problem matter to your specific organisation? If the problem doesn’t link to the business, you’ve got no business talking about it." Without cause, there’s no effect. "If you can’t explain how the problem happens, you can’t fix it. A solvable problem needs a clear explanation of what causes it, when it shows up, and what it leads to if ignored. That’s where a logic model comes in. It maps the cause-and-effect chain that links daily experiences to measurable outcomes." Check out these resources :
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Why I’m Changing Tactics to Help You Lead Inclusion
06/24/2025
Why I’m Changing Tactics to Help You Lead Inclusion
This is episode 400 of the show. I’m more excited than I’ve ever been about supporting you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why the podcast now focuses on high-impact inclusion work Why narrowing my focus increases my overall impact Some resources I’m building to help you Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Element of Inclusion has hit 400 episodes “I notice this in the milestone episodes like this. I can be really tough on myself. The title of Episode 300 was ‘I’m Sorry I Let You Down’... But this year. I’ve made it happen.” We’re creating a product ecosystem to help you achieve your goals “I’m building out a product ecosystem to help you if you want to implement this yourself... These are things I’ve already tried and tested in our Inclusion Ready Leader Program. But it’s going to be more affordable because it’s self-paced.” Check out the shownotes to get on the waiting list “If you want Business Case in a Box. Or to get on the waiting list for the other products. Check out the shownotes.” Check out these resources:
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How to Track Inclusion Without Getting Ignored
06/17/2025
How to Track Inclusion Without Getting Ignored
Do you have a system that proves your inclusion work is making progress? IF NOT I’m going to give you 7 tips that we use with our clients so they show people that that they are becoming more inclusive. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How to choose problems your leadership actually cares about How to design actions that actually improve inclusion How specific outcomes make your work easier to defend Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Solve problems your organisation already cares about. "Too many of you waste effort and energy on issues leadership doesn’t prioritise." Clear success metrics make your work harder to ignore. "Without specifying exactly who you’re supporting and what measurable success looks like, it’s impossible to prove progress." Plan inclusion actions like business interventions. "Without targeted actions tied to clear outcomes, inclusion work is random." Check out these resources :
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How to Track Inclusion Without Getting Ignored
06/17/2025
How to Track Inclusion Without Getting Ignored
Do you have a system that proves your inclusion work is making progress? IF NOT I’m going to give you 7 tips that we use with our clients so they show people that that they are becoming more inclusive. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How to choose problems your leadership actually cares about How to design actions that actually improve inclusion How specific outcomes make your work easier to defend Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Solve problems your organisation already cares about. "Too many of you waste effort and energy on issues leadership doesn’t prioritise." Clear success metrics make your work harder to ignore. "Without specifying exactly who you’re supporting and what measurable success looks like, it’s impossible to prove progress." Plan inclusion actions like business interventions. "Without targeted actions tied to clear outcomes, inclusion work is random." Check out these resources :
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How I Talk About Inclusion. Even When I’m Afraid
06/10/2025
How I Talk About Inclusion. Even When I’m Afraid
I Know You’re Afraid To Talk About Inclusion. I’m Afraid Too. That sounds weird coming from someone who talks about Inclusion everyday. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why speaking in context protects your credibility. How relevance reduces risk when discussing inclusion How to test if someone is open to evidence. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Relevance gives your words more power. "When you talk about inclusion or diversity or race. Is in context of the space you’re in?" Context protects you and builds trust. "It would be out of context if I started giving you travel tips. Or if I started giving you dating advice. Or if I started talking about gardening. Those things are out of context." Reasonable people change when shown the evidence. "One of my tests of if a person is reasonable is if they change their mind when presented with new trustworthy evidence. " Check out these resources :
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Don’t Build a Business Case For Diversity. Do This Instead
06/03/2025
Don’t Build a Business Case For Diversity. Do This Instead
I have some very strong very unpopular opinions about the so called business case for diversity. I’m not going to change them anytime soon. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why the real business case is already inside your organisation Why business case for diversity is like shouting at sunset 3 reasons why the wrong business case leaves you exposed Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Reveal your business case don’t rip it off "What I’m saying is. It’s not something that you introduce to the business. In fact, your job is to reveal the business case that is already there. It’s hiding in your inbox. It’s camouflaged in the conversations you have." Your business case is hiding in plain sight "This isn’t about changing minds. It’s about surfacing the logic that already exists. There is a business logic that is screaming at you." Be careful with DEI Guru’s talking about McKinsey Reports "They use the McKinsey Report as evidence. Guess what. Anyone who reads the report has to acknowledge that the reports want you to believe that. However, they don’t know if Diversity leads to greater profits. Or greater profits lead to diversity." Check out these resources:
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Don’t Build a Business Case For Diversity. Do This Instead
06/03/2025
Don’t Build a Business Case For Diversity. Do This Instead
I have some very strong very unpopular opinions about the so called business case for diversity. I’m not going to change them anytime soon. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why the real business case is already inside your organisation Why business case for diversity is like shouting at sunset 3 reasons why the wrong business case leaves you exposed Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Reveal your business case don’t rip it off "What I’m saying is. It’s not something that you introduce to the business. In fact, your job is to reveal the business case that is already there. It’s hiding in your inbox. It’s camouflaged in the conversations you have." Your business case is hiding in plain sight "This isn’t about changing minds. It’s about surfacing the logic that already exists. There is a business logic that is screaming at you." Be careful with DEI Guru’s talking about McKinsey Reports "They use the McKinsey Report as evidence. Guess what. Anyone who reads the report has to acknowledge that the reports want you to believe that. However, they don’t know if Diversity leads to greater profits. Or greater profits lead to diversity." Check out these resources:
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5 Shifts Leaders Need To Make To Build Inclusive Workplaces
05/27/2025
5 Shifts Leaders Need To Make To Build Inclusive Workplaces
There’s a group of people who are going to struggle to build inclusion over the next few years. I’m going to explain who they are so you can avoid becoming one of them. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why emotional appeals fall flat with business stakeholders. How structured conversations build real-world credibility. Why inclusion must align with a measurable business problem. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: I want to make the next logical step easy for you. "This is where most People Leaders freeze. The ask is too vague ('more support'), too broad ('change the culture'), or too ambitious ('overhaul everything'). Instead, make the next step: logical, specific, aligned with business priorities." I want to help you stop guessing and start leading. "Your business case isn’t complete until it’s been pressure-tested. Not in a focus group. Not in a steering committee. In real conversations—with people who don’t already agree with you." I want to work with leaders who are ready to stop ticking boxes and start leading with impact. "If you don’t have a business case for diversity or inclusion, one will be given to you. It probably won’t be yours. It will belong to someone else. It will be provided by someone who does not have your best interests at heart." Check out these resources: Everything you need to build a business case for inclusion your CFO can trust.
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5 Shifts Leaders Need To Make To Build Inclusive Workplaces
05/27/2025
5 Shifts Leaders Need To Make To Build Inclusive Workplaces
There’s a group of people who are going to struggle to build inclusion over the next few years. I’m going to explain who they are so you can avoid becoming one of them. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why emotional appeals fall flat with business stakeholders. How structured conversations build real-world credibility. Why inclusion must align with a measurable business problem. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: I want to make the next logical step easy for you. "This is where most People Leaders freeze. The ask is too vague ('more support'), too broad ('change the culture'), or too ambitious ('overhaul everything'). Instead, make the next step: logical, specific, aligned with business priorities." I want to help you stop guessing and start leading. "Your business case isn’t complete until it’s been pressure-tested. Not in a focus group. Not in a steering committee. In real conversations—with people who don’t already agree with you." I want to work with leaders who are ready to stop ticking boxes and start leading with impact. "If you don’t have a business case for diversity or inclusion, one will be given to you. It probably won’t be yours. It will belong to someone else. It will be provided by someone who does not have your best interests at heart." Check out these resources: Everything you need to build a business case for inclusion your CFO can trust.
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8th Birthday Special: Your Biggest Questions Answered
05/20/2025
8th Birthday Special: Your Biggest Questions Answered
This week the Element of Inclusion is 8 years old. So today I’m turning it over to you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why ROI in DEI remains an unresolved challenge for most leaders. The PICOC method to test solutions in diverse teams. The 3 essential skills for high-impact inclusion work. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: ROI must align with a critical business problem to be respected. “It’s a measure directly related to the ‘must solve problem’ you have in your workplace. If you don’t know what this is. It is now your business to find out.” Cultural assumptions can hinder effective communication. “One group does not like to speak in a foreign language. The interpreters do not conduct the conversation in an appropriate way. This makes communication difficult and disrupts co operation.” High-impact inclusion work is rooted in real-world application. “Following these steps means you will: Get buy-in for your work: People will openly support what you do. Deliver results that matter. Your work will be aligned with important goals. Consistently make progress. You will have a repeatable process.” Check out these resources:
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8th Birthday Special: Your Biggest Questions Answered
05/20/2025
8th Birthday Special: Your Biggest Questions Answered
This week the Element of Inclusion is 8 years old. So today I’m turning it over to you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why ROI in DEI remains an unresolved challenge for most leaders. The PICOC method to test solutions in diverse teams. The 3 essential skills for high-impact inclusion work. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: ROI must align with a critical business problem to be respected. “It’s a measure directly related to the ‘must solve problem’ you have in your workplace. If you don’t know what this is. It is now your business to find out.” Cultural assumptions can hinder effective communication. “One group does not like to speak in a foreign language. The interpreters do not conduct the conversation in an appropriate way. This makes communication difficult and disrupts co operation.” High-impact inclusion work is rooted in real-world application. “Following these steps means you will: Get buy-in for your work: People will openly support what you do. Deliver results that matter. Your work will be aligned with important goals. Consistently make progress. You will have a repeatable process.” Check out these resources:
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8th Birthday Special: Your Biggest Questions Answered
05/20/2025
8th Birthday Special: Your Biggest Questions Answered
This week the Element of Inclusion is 8 years old. So today I’m turning it over to you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why ROI in DEI remains an unresolved challenge for most leaders. The PICOC method to test solutions in diverse teams. The 3 essential skills for high-impact inclusion work. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: ROI must align with a critical business problem to be respected. “It’s a measure directly related to the ‘must solve problem’ you have in your workplace. If you don’t know what this is. It is now your business to find out.” Cultural assumptions can hinder effective communication. “One group does not like to speak in a foreign language. The interpreters do not conduct the conversation in an appropriate way. This makes communication difficult and disrupts co operation.” High-impact inclusion work is rooted in real-world application. “Following these steps means you will: Get buy-in for your work: People will openly support what you do. Deliver results that matter. Your work will be aligned with important goals. Consistently make progress. You will have a repeatable process.” Check out these resources:
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The Hidden Business Case for Inclusion Inside Your Organisation
05/13/2025
The Hidden Business Case for Inclusion Inside Your Organisation
Most leaders don’t have a business case for diversity They copy someone else’s Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why using organisational artefacts reveals your real business case How everyday language builds trust with senior leadership How surfacing an existing case builds instant credibility Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Your strongest business case is already inside your organisation. "You’re not creating a business case… you’re revealing one." Alignment with real priorities accelerates support. "Aligning your business case with these priorities increases your chance of buy-in." Strong business cases always include a clear next step. "Make a clear, credible request." Check out these resources
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The Hidden Business Case for Inclusion Inside Your Organisation
05/13/2025
The Hidden Business Case for Inclusion Inside Your Organisation
Most leaders don’t have a business case for diversity They copy someone else’s Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why using organisational artefacts reveals your real business case How everyday language builds trust with senior leadership How surfacing an existing case builds instant credibility Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Your strongest business case is already inside your organisation. "You’re not creating a business case… you’re revealing one." Alignment with real priorities accelerates support. "Aligning your business case with these priorities increases your chance of buy-in." Strong business cases always include a clear next step. "Make a clear, credible request." Check out these resources
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Why the Equality Act Doesn’t Create Inclusion
05/06/2025
Why the Equality Act Doesn’t Create Inclusion
15 years ago the Equality Act was introduced in the UK. And unlike most people, I actually bothered to read it. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why people misunderstand the Equality Act Why it has limited impact Why it created an industry people hated Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Equality Act wasn’t meant to create inclusion, it was meant to prevent discrimination. “It was designed to create minimum standards of legal protection. Not a roadmap for building inclusive cultures.” You can comply with the law and still fail your people. “I’ve heard people say that they’re following the rules but their culture hasn’t changed.” Real inclusion needs leadership not legislation. “All the real impact comes from proactive leadership, not passive compliance.” Check out these resources:
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Why the Equality Act Doesn’t Create Inclusion
05/06/2025
Why the Equality Act Doesn’t Create Inclusion
15 years ago the Equality Act was introduced in the UK. And unlike most people, I actually bothered to read it. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why people misunderstand the Equality Act Why it has limited impact Why it created an industry people hated Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Equality Act wasn’t meant to create inclusion, it was meant to prevent discrimination. “It was designed to create minimum standards of legal protection. Not a roadmap for building inclusive cultures.” You can comply with the law and still fail your people. “I’ve heard people say that they’re following the rules but their culture hasn’t changed.” Real inclusion needs leadership not legislation. “All the real impact comes from proactive leadership, not passive compliance.” Check out these resources:
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5 Brutal Inclusion Questions Leaders Are Afraid To Answer
04/29/2025
5 Brutal Inclusion Questions Leaders Are Afraid To Answer
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Why I’m Proud to Be Biased About Inclusion
04/22/2025
Why I’m Proud to Be Biased About Inclusion
Most people think bias is always a bad thing. I don't. I’m biased about inclusion and I want you to join me. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why I choose to be biased towards inclusion action. Why most research expects someone else to take action. Why blaming “them” strips you of power. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Not all bias is bad—especially if it leads to action "I’m biased against unconscious bias training because it doesn’t work. Because there’s no evidence. Because there’s not enough action. I’m biased towards action and I want you to join me." Research diagnoses problems, but rarely shows you what to do next "Academic research is amazing for diagnosing problems. It uncovers bias. It maps inequality. It identifies systemic issues. But here’s the thing. It’s not so good in helping you to do something. It’s not hot on your next action steps." Waiting for “them” undermines your power to change things "It’s always they. Never me. Never you. This undermines your agency. It strips away your self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their capacity to act in the ways necessary to reach specific goals."
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Why I’m Proud to Be Biased About Inclusion
04/22/2025
Why I’m Proud to Be Biased About Inclusion
Most people think bias is always a bad thing. I don't. I’m biased about inclusion and I want you to join me. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why I choose to be biased towards inclusion action. Why most research expects someone else to take action. Why blaming “them” strips you of power. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Not all bias is bad—especially if it leads to action "I’m biased against unconscious bias training because it doesn’t work. Because there’s no evidence. Because there’s not enough action. I’m biased towards action and I want you to join me." Research diagnoses problems, but rarely shows you what to do next "Academic research is amazing for diagnosing problems. It uncovers bias. It maps inequality. It identifies systemic issues. But here’s the thing. It’s not so good in helping you to do something. It’s not hot on your next action steps." Waiting for “them” undermines your power to change things "It’s always they. Never me. Never you. This undermines your agency. It strips away your self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their capacity to act in the ways necessary to reach specific goals."
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The Real Reason Your Inclusion Work Gets Ghosted
04/15/2025
The Real Reason Your Inclusion Work Gets Ghosted
Leaders are telling me their DEI budgets have been cut. Resources pulled. Support withdrawn. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why most DEI strategies collapse at the measurement stage How vague inclusion goals make your budget vulnerable How the PICOC method turns soft goals into fundable outcomes Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: If you can’t track it, you can’t protect it. "We said we were going to improve inclusion. We ran initiatives. But when they asked what changed — we had nothing to show." If it doesn’t deliver, it dies. "Likes isn’t impact. Smiles aren’t metrics." If it doesn’t serve the business, it doesn’t survive. "If your inclusion work doesn’t feel like it helps the business succeed it’s vulnerable." Check out these resources
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You Told Me You’re Overwhelmed By DEI. This Will Help
04/08/2025
You Told Me You’re Overwhelmed By DEI. This Will Help
You’ve told me you’re overwhelmed. Too many ideas. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why so many leaders feel trapped by too much DEI advice How 389 episodes can still leave people stuck What three priorities simplify high-impact inclusion work Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Progress starts when you stop trying to do everything "The other half are overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Or they haven’t made enough use of what I already provide." Structure creates momentum where motivation alone can’t "The most impactful work we’ve done follows a clear, evidence-based framework. One that’s easy to explain. Easy to adapt. Easy to act on." Fewer inputs lead to better, more focused action "If you follow these steps, you’ll: Get buy-in for your work, deliver results that matter, and consistently make progress. Everything else is a distraction." Check out these resources :
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You Told Me You’re Overwhelmed By DEI. This Will Help
04/08/2025
You Told Me You’re Overwhelmed By DEI. This Will Help
You’ve told me you’re overwhelmed. Too many ideas. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why so many leaders feel trapped by too much DEI advice How 389 episodes can still leave people stuck What three priorities simplify high-impact inclusion work Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Progress starts when you stop trying to do everything "The other half are overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Or they haven’t made enough use of what I already provide." Structure creates momentum where motivation alone can’t "The most impactful work we’ve done follows a clear, evidence-based framework. One that’s easy to explain. Easy to adapt. Easy to act on." Fewer inputs lead to better, more focused action "If you follow these steps, you’ll: Get buy-in for your work, deliver results that matter, and consistently make progress. Everything else is a distraction." Check out these resources :
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3 Bad Pieces of DEI Advice I Want You to Avoid
04/01/2025
3 Bad Pieces of DEI Advice I Want You to Avoid
I see a lot of dangerous DEI advice. Here I’m going to spell out 3 of the most harmful for you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How Rebranding DEI without reforming it destroys trust. Why you need to reconsider who you let influence you How critique ‘oppression’ isn’t activism but manipulation. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: People don’t want performance; they want progress "Nobody likes a bait and switch." Credibility is earned by doing the hard things with integrity "Are the people you take advice from worthy of your confidence." The real threat to DEI isn’t backlash; it’s unquestioned belief "That’s not education. That’s indoctrination." Check out these resources:
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