The events of 2020 have brought racism to the attention of company leaders. What can you do to create a culture that allows everyone, including people in marginalized groups, to flourish in your organization? That’s just one of the questions tackled by my guest, diversity, equity, and inclusion expert Desiree Adaway.
Desiree Adaway is a seasoned nonprofit consultant and facilitator. Her presentations have a mix of thought-provoking content presented with humor and wit. When she teaches, she makes a point to connect with every person and create a safe space for their growth. She is known by staff, senior leadership, peers, and partners as being great at open, honest, and productive conversations. She is not afraid of addressing anything that gets in the way of great work. Her style is positive, approachable, engaging, service-oriented, and audience-centered.
In This Episode:
- Diversity is an asset.
- Impact matters more than intent.
- Be humble: listen to people smarter than you.
Is racism alive and well in your company? That’s a bold question, and I’m asking it purposely to provoke you to consider the ways in which equity may be missing from your company. It doesn’t have to be an onerous process, though it may certainly challenge your thinking. My guest in this episode, Desiree Adaway, is focused on connecting with everyone, and creates a safe space for everyone’s growth. You’ll feel that in this conversation with this equity expert. We have a frank discussion about being humble enough to learn, and the time, effort, and intentionality required to create a culture you want.
Resources:
Desiree’s website: AdawayGroup.com
Ursula Jorch, Host of The Impact Interviews
Ursula Jorch is a business coach, speaker, and podcaster who shows women leaders how to turn their businesses into profitable agents for lasting change, global impact, and a force for good in the world.
