Office Talk Podcast
1) Look for Learning Opportunities
To wake up your awareness of the disparate impact of certain behaviors on people of color and white women, take a more objective look at the dynamics that occur during meetings, in public spaces, even...Show More
2) Many Shades of Microagression
In his book, "Microaggressions in Everyday Life," Derald Wing Sue teaches us about our impact, whether intended or not, through three types of microaggressions. Micro-insults. Micro-assaults. Micro-i...Show More
3) Validating Emotions Impacts Productivity
Have you ever shared how you’re feeling about a situation and the person with whom you’re speaking responds with, “Yeah, but…”?
4) Reach Out and Break A Colleagues Pandemic Bubble
Through forced isolation, we live and work in our own bubbles. Today, I’m inviting you to reach out of your bubble and respectfully pierce the bubble that surrounds colleagues, especially those with w...Show More
5) Unintended Impact of Bias & Prejudice
In any context in which we find ourselves, bias and prejudice are harmful. Often, we aren’t even conscious of the message that undergirds our statement, question, or nonverbal behavior.
6) Challenge Your Biased Assumptions
I recently went to the hardware store in which another shopper – a white man – was searching through a neighboring rack. My internal, stereotypes reflexively kicked in. I thought, “He seems unfriend...Show More
7) A New Opportunity for Real Diversity & Inclusion
Leaders have the power to make significant, measurable strides towards a more just and fair world through moment-to-moment decisions and actions. Here’s a perspective to consider.
8) The Real Reason You Might Miss the Office
If you went to an office or another workplace every day, one of the things you may have taken for granted is the opportunity to switch gears.
9) Why Singing Together Soothes The Soul
You may have noticed a proliferation of group sing-alongs and online concerts by people who are under strict stay at home orders all over the world. There's a very good reason why.
10) The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Guilt
Many people are dealing with guilt associated with their Coronavirus activities or lack thereof. Here are four healthy ways to manage it.