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Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter MetLife
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4.9 • 29 Ratings
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Our podcast examines the pivotal role people play in creating inclusive workplaces that are built for the future. How does inclusion impact our well-being? Why is it a business imperative? Each episode weaves together storytelling and research-driven conversations with globally recognized authors, experts, and DEI practitioners. Each month, join host and MetLife’s VP and Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Cindy Pace as she tackles actionable steps we can take to advance DEI. Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter is a podcast from MetLife and produced by Hueman Group Media.
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How to Unlock the Competitive Edge of Neurodiversity with Rajesh Anandan
There isn’t only one way to think about DEI. Today’s guest has made it his literal business to encourage more neurodiversity in the workplace. Via Team X, Rajesh Anandan’s mission at Ultranauts is to help other businesses’ decode their workplace chemistry in order to unlock value. In this episode we discuss what neurodiversity means, why it can make a business operate better and how to harness the differences we all bring as individualsAt Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity a...
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Beyond the Conversations | What Great Leaders Need to Know
Leaders need to be led from time to time. Whether it's by a mentor, a coach or their team providing feedback. Having a personal team of advisors is just one bit of advice our leadership arc has covered this season. We go Beyond the Conversations to get insight into why we need more than our own self assessment to improve, the differences in long-term and short-term mentoring relationships, and how knowing thyself is just the beginning to a successful leadership journey.At Metlife, we are comm...
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Being a Mentor and Not a Tormentor with Ruth Gotian
Everyone needs a mentor. But being a good mentor and finding a good mentor isn’t easy.Dr. Ruth Gotian is an accomplished author and social scientist. She wrote The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance and her second book, The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring was just released in the United States. Ruth and I shared a mentor when we were working on our PhDs and our mutual admiration is off the charts. In this episode, she’ll explain why mento...
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The Secrets of a Winning Team with Stefanie Johnson
How you ever wondered what the secrets are for a winning team? Research shows that diverse teams are often more innovative and better performing than homogenous teams but those studies come with a caveat. Stefanie Johnson is a researcher, speaker, writer and professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this episode, she explains that we only reap the benefits of diversity when belonging and uniqueness are prioritized by leaders. She’ll tell us how we can all use self evaluation to...
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Why a Coach is a Game Changer with Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane
There’s always room for improvement. No matter who you are, your industry, or where you are in your career. Over the past few years the idea of executive coaching has exploded.Coaching experts, Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane are the leaders of the 100 Coaches Agency. In the episode, they help us explore what coaching actually is, who needs a coach and how to be coached.At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our custom...
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How to Bridge What Divides Us with Sally Helgesen
We all have a role to play in creating an inclusive culture. From the most junior person on a team to the most senior person in a company, we can ask questions, make a plan for dealing with non-inclusive behaviors and contribute to DEI initiatives. Sally Helgesen is known as a prolific writer, thinker, and speaker. Her most recent book is titled, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace. In this episode, we discuss what a trigger is and how to react, al...
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Much-Needed Conversations
Truly appreciate the in-depth conversations and nuggets shared on this podcast. A must-listen for all leaders.
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I enjoy each episode & especially the call to action. How can I take action and in the most impactful way?
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Impactful & relevant conversations
Dr. Cindy Pace is raising the bar and challenging us all to be the change we wish to see.