Episode 25 - Stay Woke: A Conversation about Racism, Difference, and Leadership

It’s the topic and issue of the day … not only in our personal lives and communities … but within our teams and organizations. It’s a topic that’s currently divisive and often incendiary, and this episode is an invitation to a more open conversation about racism and difference. Craig and Jeff will be sharing their own personal journeys of opening and understanding, as well as some ideas on ways to open your heads and hearts about difference. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life.

Show Notes

In this episode you’ll hear …

Perspectives on racism and difference from two white men
Impacts of inclusion (or lack of inclusion) with our teams and in our organizations
The leadership implications around race and difference
Perspectives on the context of racism
Ways that systemic racism shows up in leadership and business
About shifting from a focus on personal bias to exploring systemic racism
What it means to claim your racism in order to be a part of the solution
Questions to ask about your attachment to rejecting the existence of racism in this country
The benefits of intentional inclusion in your business and with your team (the gifts of difference)
The role of unconscious racism in our nation and businesses
Ideas on ways to build diverse and inclusive teams and organizations
About enhancing awareness of the past while taking ownership of your role in creating a different future
About historic perspectives around racism in the United States
That inclusive leadership founded on dignity and respect
The team and financial benefits in business from building and nurturing diverse and inclusive organizations
About asking yourself whether you’re willing to be in the uncertainty (the struggle) to learn, grow and open up without knowing exactly what to do
About owning your choice to speak up or to stay silent
That defensiveness is an obstacle to learning (learners listen and are open)