DeepSummary
The podcast episode features a conversation between Jennifer Brown and Lewis Brown Griggs, Michael Welp, and Howard Ross, who discuss their personal journeys as advocates for equity and strategies to encourage white men's involvement in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. They share their experiences of recognizing their own privilege and the importance of bridging differences to create inclusive environments.
The guests emphasize the need for white men to engage in self-reflection and personal growth, acknowledging their position of power and privilege, and being open to different perspectives. They highlight the importance of creating safe spaces for honest conversations and tailoring approaches based on individuals' readiness for change.
The discussion also covers the challenges of effectively communicating the value of DEI to those resistant to change and the importance of understanding unconscious biases and systemic inequities. The guests stress the significance of leadership commitment, diverse representation in decision-making processes, and fostering a sense of belonging for all individuals in the workplace.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Personal transformation and self-reflection are crucial for white men to engage in DEI efforts and acknowledge their privilege.
- Creating safe spaces for honest conversations and tailoring approaches based on individuals' readiness for change is essential.
- Diverse representation in decision-making processes fosters inclusive environments.
- Effective DEI work requires balancing passion with a strategic approach.
- Understanding unconscious biases and systemic inequities is key to driving meaningful change.
- Leadership commitment and modeling inclusive behaviors are critical for organizational transformation.
- DEI efforts should focus on fostering a sense of belonging for all individuals in the workplace.
- Engaging white men in DEI initiatives can be liberating for them and help them bring their full selves to work.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “We have to get diverse voices into the conversation if we expect to create a truly inclusive environment.“ by Howard Ross
- “Use your emotion to fuel your passion, but don't let it cloud your strategy.“ by Howard Ross
- “One of the ways to involve white men is by accepting where they are is to try to notice where they are. In other words, if you can notice with your heart and soul or something you already know about this guy, that he is open enough to want to grow, then he wants to hear.“ by Lewis Brown Griggs
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Episode Information
The Will To Change: Uncovering True Stories of Diversity & Inclusion
Jennifer Brown
9/16/22
This episode was originally recorded as a DEI Community Call and features a conversation with Lewis Brown Griggs, Michael Welp, and Howard Ross. These three seasoned leaders discuss their personal journeys as advocates for equity, unpack the absence of white men in DEI efforts, and reveal effective strategies to encourage men to lean into DEI principles.