The Cost of the Closet: How Employers Are Wasting Money By Not Creating 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusive Workspaces
In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Michael Bach have a frank and educational conversation about 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and how CEOs and leaders must facilitate that. Michael explains the importance of gender-neutral language, the differences between sex terms and gender identity, the learned behaviors of homophobia, and why these issues are important to get right in any workplace.
Inclusion Tops Diversity
In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Dr. Gena Cox dive into the insights that formed her book, ‘Leading Inclusion’, and the necessity of leaders who put inclusion over diversity. Their conversation includes experiences around privilege, behavioral-based leadership, and key terminology Dr. Cox uses to explain the foundation of inclusive leadership. This honest and insightful episode with the wonderful Dr. Gena Cox will inspire every leader it reaches.
If You Don't Have Inclusion, You Don't Have Anything
In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Katarina Polonsky talk about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Katarina explains why business and organizations need to be working more on inclusion and less on diversity. Keep your employees sane, happy and more productive.
It Takes Intentional Solutions For Intentional Problems
In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Jason Mercer discuss racial inequality and being a proactive agent of change. Jason explains how leaders must set intentional goals, driving for change in set plans, and make their intentions public to leadership and the organization. They talk about Jason’s experiences as a Black man in his career and what must be done to get a talent pool that’s diverse. As Jason says, “small decisions played out thousands of times creates change.”
#GetS***Done: Resilience and Inclusivity
In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter explores why compassion is such a key element of resilience with Kerris Hougardy. They discuss how knowing your own limits and where your burnout starts is key to resilience. Kerris shares thoughts on diverse hiring practices and privilege that incorporate understanding and a drive to work harder at being intentional. And they explore the possibilities of Agile in streamlining the workplace.