Episode Notes Neil invites listeners to consider a single universal adversary as responsible for all social and emotional harm between people. He uses bigotry and business as a backdrop and challenges traditional thinking in diversity and inclusion work. There is a fundamental truth here for everyone, and an invitation to courageous internal action. You can…
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Episode Notes Neil shares a brief inspiration and invitation for all leaders who want a more kind and inclusive world. He reminds of the power of dreaming and calls us into a collective dream. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/
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Episode Notes Neil invites Black and white leaders to consider their roles in giving up and taking away personal power in ways that harm us. He uses a personal story and a news headline to highlight the potentially socialized and learned behaviors, and the positive and negative ways deference manifests to either help or harm…
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Episode Notes Neil invites corporate executives and individual leaders into the world of ghosts and time spirits to address systemic racism at work. He asserts that D&I programs are destined to fail, and the impact of systemic racism will recycle. Taking actions to address these deeper issues at the right level of intervention might be…
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Episode Notes Neil calls forth organizational leaders to reframe naming racism, white supremacy, and white privilege inside their organizations as a way to reap the dividends of the their D&I efforts. He uses sexual harassment as an example to illustrate the gap that needs closing in how we talk about or do not talk about…
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Episode Notes Neil offers a point of view and call to everyone for a renewed type of leadership in service of a more just society and workplace. Listen in to reflect not only on what you stand for, but also on the ground you stand on as a doorway to the leader you want to…
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Episode Notes Neil closes out Women’s History Month with gratitude and invites Black and Asian men to share their workplace experiences. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neil_edwards_coaching/
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Episode Notes Dr. Towanna Burrous joins Neil in an exploratory conversation that begins with being called out by her math teacher in junior high to being the founder of a professional coach training organization that doesn’t have an empty seat. Towanna touches on the crucial role of women in the workplace as a source for…
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Episode Notes Neil opens the mic to his island-boy brother Dr. Akasha Saunders. Akasha opens the conversation with the beautiful imagery of watching the breeze make love to trees. Listen in as they talk about how anyone with a marginalized identity navigates their inner and outer worlds. Out of many, one. Nothing brings more joy…
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Episode Notes Neil speaks with business leader and author Omar Harris about J.E.D.I. Leadership and the opportunity for business leaders and Black and brown people in the new world of diversity and inclusion work. Omar L. Harris is an entrepreneur, 20-year veteran of the global pharmaceutical industry, speaker, coach, and author of 5 books, including…
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