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From the headlines, it’s clear that diversity programs aren’t increasing diversity within organizations. After working with Fortune 500 companies like Walmart and Verizon on their inclusion and diversity efforts over the past decade, Jennifer Brown says that it’s because many of us want be more inclusive but aren’t sure where to start. In her new book​ she demystifies the process of creating inclusive workspaces into clear steps that anyone can take no matter their role.
In this interview you will:
Learn ​​how to respectfully use inclusive language - gender pronouns, diverse family formations, etc. ​Discover ​​how to recognize bias and know if you’re unwittingly participating in it. ​​Learn ​​how to identify your unique “diversity story” that will help you better relate to underrepresented and marginalized employees. Find ​out how leading the charge with diversity initiatives can help you stand out as a leader. BIO:
Jennifer Brown is a leading diversity and inclusion expert, dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and host of The Will To Change podcast, which uncovers true stories of diversity and inclusion. As the founder, president and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, Jennifer’s workplace strategies have been employed by some of the world’s top Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits—including Walmart, Microsoft, Starbucks, Toyota Financial Services, T-Mobile, and many others— to help employees bring their full selves to work and feel Welcomed, Valued, Respected and Heard℠.

The clearest path to high achievement is building your capacity, incrementally, in four areas: Spiritual Capacity, Intellectual Capacity, Physical Capacity and Emotional Capacity. Each of these areas is separate but connected.
​Robert's framework came out of his weekly Friday Forward newsletter – which began as a simple email designed to inspire and motivate ​his team of 40 people at the time. Today, Friday Forward reaches over 100,000 people each week across 60+ countries and led to his book, Elevate. Additional learning notes:
Learn why it’s important to focus on all four elements of capacity building simultaneously. Discover what you can do, and what habits you can add to your life that compound over time. Learn what type of people tend to be the highest achievers. Find the value of a morning routine and reading positive stories. BIO:
Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global performance marketing agency and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards two years in a row. He is the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward, which reaches 100,000 leaders around the world each year. Robert is author of the international bestselling book, Performance Partnerships, and his new book Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others. He is a sought-after speaker by companies and organizations around the world. Find out more about Robert here.
 

Diane Mulcahy writes and speaks about the Gig Economy, which is made up of anyone who does not work as a full-time employee in a full-time job. (It's not just Uber drivers!). Visit dianemulcahy.com to learn more.
In this episode, you'll will learn to:
Create a thoughtful exit strategy from your current job Understand how you can participate and succeed in the Gig Economy Identify the best type of gig work that works for you Find Better balance in your professional and personal life Bio: Diane is the author of The Gig Economy: The Complete Guide to Getting Better Work, Taking More Time Off, and Financing the Life You Want. She works with companies and individuals who want to succeed in the Gig Economy She is also a Forbes Contributor and writes frequently for Harvard Business Review about the Gig Economy and future of work. Diane is an Adjunct Lecturer at Babson College in Boston, where she created and teaches the first university course in the country on the Gig Economy.

Most people want to do great work, but they simply don’t know how. The result? Uninspired effort, unremarkable output, and unhealthy communication. We owe our teammates—and ourselves—something better. In his new book, Do Better Work, Lessonly CEO and co-founder Max Yoder shares 8 practical but profound ideas for transforming team culture and performance. No matter your rank or role, if you want to see more understanding, accountability, and progress on your team, Max’s stories and examples are for you. Because when we do better work—we live better lives.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why clarity and camaraderie are so essential to team performance How vulnerability transforms teams and workplaces How to communicate more clearly with your team How to foster better work in a hostile workplace BIO:
Max Yoder is the CEO and co-founder of Lessonly, the powerfully simple training software that helps millions of people learn and practice. He is the author of Do Better Work, a book about finding clarity, camaraderie, and progress in work and life. Max lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Jess.
Learn about or buy Do Better Work at https://dobetter.work/
Learn more about Lessonly's training software at lessonly.com/learn-more
 

It wasn’t too long ago that having a business coach was like having a scarlet letter on your professional suit. Today, having a coach has been elevated in status. In this interview series we will dig into this significant and necessary paradigm shift. We'll talk about how to:
Learn why the central role of today's leader is that of a coach. Discover simple truths of human behavior that are both timely and timeless. Learn how to balance an understanding of business with an understanding of people. Deepen your awareness of your thoughts, your purpose, your values and your emotions. BIOS:
Lee J. Colan, Ph.D. has been serving leaders for over 20 years. His firm equips and inspires leaders at every level. Lee’s practical models resonate with leaders working in an information-rich, time-poor world. He is an adviser to America’s leading companies and serves on the Board for Pacific Seafood, the largest seafood company in North
America. He has authored 15 leadership books that have been translated into 10 languages. Get The Power of Positive Coaching book.
Julie Davis-Colan is an innovative business adviser and peak performance coach with experience in sales and marketing to Fortune 500 companies. Julie has co-authored six popular books. She earned her Master's degree in Preventive Medicine from Ohio State University's College of Medicine after earning her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Biology, with honors, from Florida State University. Julie is one of only 1,000 certified Positive Psychology practitioners. Tools to Elevate Leadership
 

The business world is changing fast. From new and emerging technologies to the rise of the gig economy and contingent workforce the way we live and work is being disrupted. Each year 20 million people in the US lose their job and that number will just increase as technological change both creates and destroys jobs and companies. What can you do to understand the changes, risks and opportunities the Fourth Industrial Revolution will bring? ​

We'll talk about how to:


Understanding how emerging technologies will transform how business is done. The risks and opportunities to both jobs and entire companies.
How to compete in the Automation Age, where machines are taking on more and more job tasks.
How understanding what is special about you will become critical to positioning yourself for long term success.
BIO:
Larry Boyer is the author of The Robot In the Next Cubicle: What You Need to Know to Adapt and Succeed In the Automation Age. He is a Certified Business Economist™, ICF certified coach and Reach Personal Branding Strategist. He is on the Advisory Boards of the Rutgers Big Data program and TECH Pakistan and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. He founded Success Rockets LLC in the wake of the Great Recession after seeing how many people’s lives were completely changed, many literally overnight, as company after company failed. Larry helps individuals and businesses navigate the disruptions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution by understanding the evolving technology and business climates and developing strategies to grow, evolve and disrupt themselves for lasting success.