A team consisting of a half-man/half-shark, a woman who controls rats, and a man who wields polka dots as a weapon… what better opportunity to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations? The Suicide Squad provides surprisingly insightful commentary into what it means to create a working environment where everyone—supervillain or otherwise—can do their best work. Our guest Paloma Figueroa from The ReadySet joins to discuss:

- The role language plays in an equitable and inclusive environment (3:15)- Assessing “real” diversity on a team and the evolution of the “business case” for DEI (7:16)- The differences between diversity, equity, and inclusion (13:04)- Dealing with discomfort about DEI as leaders (17:20)- Intention vs. impact (21:35)- Navigating “cancel culture” and accountability (24:47)

Hosted by Paula Cizek, Paloma Figueroa, and Daria Lombroso

Credits: The Suicide Squad. Dir. James Gunn. Perf. Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, John Cena. Warner Bros. 2021."Work of Fiction" Theme Song: Matt Garza