Discover the untapped potential of an inclusive economy as Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield, a leading voice on workplace equality, joins us to explore the deep-seated issues of racial and gender disparities in professional environments. Despite the influx of billions into diversity programs, the climb up the corporate ladder remains steep for black professionals. Dr. Wingfield shines a spotlight on the elusive "gray areas" of office culture—those implicit biases and unwritten rules that dictate more than our job descriptions ever could. We confront the hard truths about traditional diversity training, pondering its effectiveness and pondering if there's a more potent recipe for change.

As we discuss with Dr. Wingfield, the importance of diversity and inclusion extends far beyond a moral imperative; it's a catalyst for economic growth, with the potential to inject a staggering $2 trillion into the U.S. market. Learn how the historical conflation of race and labor continues to shape our modern-day workspaces and what we can all do to level the playing field. Through an examination of hiring practices and the nuances of organizational culture, we offer insights to become not just participants, but leaders in forging equitable workplaces. Tune in for practical advice on using your network to foster an environment where diversity is not an aspiration but an accomplished reality.


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https://sociology.wustl.edu/people/adia-harvey-wingfield

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***Last thing- I'd love to interview the following women:

• Joan Jett
• Dolly Parton
• Viola Davis
• Ina Garten

Maybe you can help me get there****


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