Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita

This month, Dr. Anita will be talking about a topic that's been brewing in corporate boardrooms across the nation: the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. She finds the trend in companies that are deprioritizing this work to be very scary for the workplace.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Thank you for returning to join Dr. Anita’s final Real Conversation From the C-Suite with Attorney Joe Richardson, Managing Partner with The McCune Law Group. Today, they explore the passion behind the work to make justice for all a reality and what is behind the drive that demonstrates this month’s theme: Laboring for Justice as a Labor of Love.

Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third Real Conversation From the C-Suite with Attorney Joe Richardson, Managing Partner with The McCune Law Group. Today, they explore the difference between social strategies, such as boycotts, and legal strategies, such as class action lawsuits, that serve to empower those who need it. Listen for two book recommendations and consider adding them to your library to explore during your journey of belonging: An Easy Burden by Andrew Young, and The Color of Law by Richardson Rothstein.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second Real Conversation From the C-Suite with Attorney Joe L. Richardson, Managing Partner with The McCune Law Group. Today, they’re going to consider how the trend among corporations to reposition and/or reprioritize DEI runs the risk of exposing the practice of diversity washing, or even worse, possibly eliminating DEI completely.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Hello, Community! Dr. Anita is excited to kick off this month’s Real Conversation from the C-Suite with her guest Attorney Joe L. Richardson, Managing Partner with the McCune Law Group. Her annual theme for September, in honor of the Labor Day holiday, is Laboring for Justice as Labor of Love. In their first conversation, Attorney Richardson will share his legal perspective on the trickle-down effect of the Supreme Court decision about affirmative action on college campuses.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

If you’ve been following Dr. Anita’s podcasts for a while now, you know that in September, the theme of “Laboring for Justice as a Labor of Love” coincides with Labor Day. The decline in a commitment to DEI in our workplaces since the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action in college admissions processes is a critical matter that will be the topic of discussion this month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite with Attorney Joseph Richardson, Managing Partner at McCune Law Group.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third and final conversation with Mr. Peter Deragon, Managing Director and Global Practice Leader at Stanton Chase, a global executive search and consulting firm. Today, they explore how Pete and Stanton Chase are making an impact on the leadership pipeline by intentionally making the case for increasing diversity in meaningful ways that increase the bottom line.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with Mr. Peter Deragon, Managing Director and Global Practice Leader at Stanton Chase, a global executive search and consulting firm. Today, they’re going to consider what the corporate “Why not pursue DEI?” might be that continues to result in many companies implementing check-the-box initiatives that amount to diversity washing, or even worse, deprioritizing DEI altogether.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Hello, Community! Dr. Anita is excited to kick-off this month’s Real Conversation from the C-Suite with her guest Mr. Peter Deragon, Managing Director and Global Practice Leader at Stanton Chase, a global executive search and consulting firm.In their first conversation, they’re going to discuss the impacts of the recent supreme court decision about affirmation action on college campuses and how it may influence the priority DEI has in corporate America.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

As a Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging consultant, Dr. Anita felt compelled to address some recent developments that may have far-reaching implications for the journey of creating equitable and inclusive workplace environments. Join her to explore a topic that might be just as controversial as the recent Supreme Court decision that impacts college admissions, and perhaps the decline in prioritizing workplace belonging for all.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Thank you for returning to Dr. Anita’s final conversation with Mr. Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. The last word on the topic of the changing workforce is this: treat people – all your people – like the greatest asset that they are. This is why being intentional about creating a Great Place to Work For All has been Mr. Bush’s vision.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third conversation with Mr. Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work as they help us get clear about who is everybody. For the past couple of years, using the word Diversity is being reframed as the “D” word. Diversity means a lot of things in addition to race, ethnicity, gender identity, and disability. Diversity also includes recognition of neuro-diversity and a host of other ways people present as their best selves. Let’s lean into the discomfort about the “D” word and talk about it.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with Mr. Michael C. Bush CEO of Great Place to Work. Hang on to your seat as Mr. Bush and Dr. Anita explore the data about the past, present, and future workforce. Embrace and adapt to the change because it’s going to happen.Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Hello, Community! Dr. Anita is excited to kick-off this month’s Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Mr. Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. Mr. Bush and Dr. Anita will explore the disconnect among those who value a diverse portfolio to grow their investments yet fail to see how a diverse workforce can grow their business. This series of Real Conversations from the C-suite is starting with a bang!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

We’re about to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. It’s been nearly 250 years of a nation growing into what it is today. Our workforce is one important dimension of our society and by 2050 it will hardly look like the workforce of today. For some people, the amount of change we will experience in the workplace will be seen as a change that is being DONE to them. For others, changes in the workplace will be perceived as a threat to their identity. Embracing change requires a willingness to be adaptable, whatever change you face both personally and professionally. Dr. Anita invites you to lock arms and embrace changes in the workplace together.LinksWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third conversation with Dr. Aaron Day, producer of Good Day LA on Fox 11 KTTV as they explore what it might take to transform the prevailing attitude about Juneteenth from an opportunity to enjoy parades and cookouts, to a time or reflection about the shared history of Juneteenth that is as much an American celebration as the 4th of July and apple pie.Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with Dr. Aaron Day, producer of Good Day LA on Fox 11 KTTV. Today, they’re going to compare and contrast attitudes about celebrating Juneteenth and the 4th of July in America and the significance of both national holidays for all Americans even though not all corporations recognize Juneteenth with an official company-wide sanctioned day off.Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Hello, Community! Dr. Anita is excited to kick-off this month’s Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Dr. Aaron Day, producer of Good Day L.A. on Fox 11 KTTV and talk about a variety of ways we can all participate in commemorating Juneteenth as individuals and as a society! Dr. Day will share with us highlights of the top 3 Juneteenth celebrations he has covered throughout Los Angeles as the producer of Good Day LA and why they stood out for him.Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Welcome to June in which we celebrate Juneteenth, designated as a federal holiday in 2021 when the 46th president signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, thanks to the efforts of Ms. Lula Briggs Gallow, Ms. Opal Lee, and many others. Today, Dr. Anita explores the importance of Juneteenth and the 4th of July holidays in society and in the workplace from a very personal perspective. Please listen with an open heart and mind.Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third conversation with Ms. Jill Angel, Chief People Officer at TrueCar. Today, Jill and Dr. Anita explore what kind of leader is most effective at balancing aspects of their own culture and belonging in the workplace. One of the most important traits of an effective leader is vulnerability when seeking and accepting feedback. Visit us here!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with Ms. Jill Angel, Chief People Officer at TrueCar. Today, their discussion is about the practice of Leading by Unpacking. They reflect on Dr. Anita’s recent talk entitled “Leading by unpacking the BS that Inhibits Belonging in the Workplace.” Dr. Anita defines BS as people’s Back Stories, Bad Stories, and Blind spots that influence the organizational Belief Systems. Jill is going to share with us the thoughts she pondered before, during, and after Dr. Anita’s talk.Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Welcome back, Community! Dr. Anita is excited to introduce you to Ms. Jill Angel, Chief People Officer at TrueCar. Jill and Dr. Anita recently met at a dinner hosted for HR leaders in which Dr. Anita was the keynote speaker. In her first conversation with Jill, she’s going to share with us the culture of Belonging at TrueCar and how her passion for cultivating Belonging in the workplace was ignited by her experiences growing up as an Asian American girl.Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

This month, Dr. Anita celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to America’s strength as a nation. In her Real Conversation from the C-suite, Dr. Anita is joined by Ms. Jill Angel, Chief People Officer at TrueCar. Throughout their conversation this month, they will explore the implications of the “model minority myth” that has been applied to Asian American and Pacific Islanders and ways to diffuse it in the workplace.Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Sadly, this is Dr. Anita’s last conversation with Pat Wadors, the Chief People Officer at UKG, and Dr. Anita will ask Pat to share her thoughts about how individual strengths not only accelerate organizational performance but how strengths can also promote belonging in the workplace.Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third conversation with Ms. Pat Wadors, the Chief People Officer at UKG. Today Pat will share her thoughts about diversity washing, box checking, diversity fatigue, and the challenge of balancing culture and belonging. For Pat, it comes down to leaders who are purpose-driven and practice servant leadership. There’s so much more she will share about that.Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with Ms. Pat Wadors, the Chief People Officer at UKG. We get to hear a personal story about Pat’s passion for belonging in the workplace which was ignited years ago as a young baseball player. Pat connects the dots between being different, the value those differences brought to the team years ago, and how those differences are valued in the workplace now.Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Community, Dr. Anita is excited to introduce you to Ms. Pat Wadors, the Chief People Officer at UKG. The first conversation with Ms. Wadors was so jam-packed with insights that we had to create two segments. Today, she’s going to share a little bit about her work at UKG, which stands for United, Kind, and Growing! They are in the business of HR, payroll, and workforce management and their purpose is people. Dr. Anita loves that! Listen in as Pat describes the phenomenal culture that is thriving at UKG as a result of inclusive design. Visit us here!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

It’s April 1st! And it’s been said that to do the same thing and expect different results is pretty foolish. Yet, when it comes to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging work, too often organizations are doing the same things – that fail to have a lasting impact – and wonder why the results they seek aren’t achieved, or if they are achieved, why those results aren’t sustainable. It requires us to ponder and grapple with the overarching question being, what’s our organizational why not? This invites us to ask other questions that impact the authenticity and sustainability of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging work, and that’s no April Fool’s joke!Visit us here!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

This episode of Real Conversations from the C-suite finds Dr. Anita and her guest Mr. Dwayne Robertson focusing on an idea from Harvard Business Review that suggests what matters is how an organization harnesses diversity, and whether it’s willing to reshape its power structure. Visit us here!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

In another Real Conversation from the C-suite, featuring Mr. Dwayne Robertson, he shares his thoughts about diversity washing, the notion that people are experiencing diversity fatigue, and explore any possible workplace implications.Visit us here!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

In our first Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Mr. Dwayne Robertson, he’s going to share highlights about his role with YPO and some best practices for operationalizing the D+I strategy to make YPO a more diverse and inclusive organization that you can consider for implementation within your organization.Visit us here!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

With another Black History Month behind us, and considering all the “whys” for Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Dr. Anita proposes that the question to be pondered and grappled with is What’s Your Why NOT? A good starting point would be the December 2020 Harvard Business Review article entitled Getting Serious about Diversity. In it, the suggestion is made that what matters is how an organization harnesses diversity and whether it’s willing to reshape its power structure. And if not, why not. That will be the focus of her conversation this month with Mr. Dwayne Robertson, head of the office for Diversity & Inclusion for The Young President’s Organization or YPO.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

Today Dr. Anita is joined by members of the leadership team at Easterseals Southern California. Dr. Beverlyn Mendez, Chief Operating Officer; Ms. Debbie Nix, Chief People Officer; Dr. Jennifer Johnston, Vice President, Experience and Service Excellence; and Mr. Brian Nguyen, Program Director. They will be sharing stories about how they met Dr. Anita, the impacts of Dr. Anita’s webinars, and how collaborating with Dr. Anita has supported their work as an organization that has existed and focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility for over 100 years.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Today Dr. Anita is joined by members of the C-suite team at Abode Communities. Ms. Holly Benson, CEO, Mr. Rick Saperstein, CFO, and Mr. Jerry Gonzales, Chief Talent & Administrative Officer. They will be sharing stories about how their work is a direct result of the Civil Rights Movement, the impacts of Dr. Anita’s leadership sessions, and how collaborating with Dr. Anita has supported their work as an organization that has existed and focused on affordable housing in California for 55 years.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

Today Dr. Anita is joined by members of the leadership team at Rehrig Pacific Company. Mr. Will Rehrig, 4th generation owner of Rehrig Pacific Company, Ms. Rori Baron, Senior Vice President of Human Capital, and Ms. Stacey Johnson, Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and Talent Acquisition. They will be sharing stories about how they met Dr. Anita, the impacts of Dr. Anita’s approach, and how their many milestones along their 2-year journey of Belonging have transformed the company from the C-suite to the frontlines as an exemplary client.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

February is Black History Month and Dr. Anita is celebrating her place in Black History by achieving 5 years as a 100% woman-owned small business. As a Black woman and thought leader in the Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging space, we will get some inside perspective into Dr. Anita, the person and the professional. Grab some coffee and curl up in your favorite spot for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Anita as she kicks off a series of celebratory “Real Conversations from the C-suite” during Black History month!Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

As we conclude our Real Conversation from the C-suite with Dr. Beverlyn Mendez, we’ll talk about how organizations can reframe the discussion around accessibility from awkward to actionable by understanding the differences between being an ally and being an accomplice.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

In our second conversation with Dr. Mendez, COO at Easterseals Southern California, Dr. Anita invites her to expand on sentiments by Emily Landau that says “The more than 1 billion disabled people who exist in this world are worthy of access and full inclusion today. And tomorrow. And next week. And all month. And next year. Always.” Discover how that translates in the workplace from Dr. Mendez’s perspective.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

This month, I encourage you to put on some rose-colored glasses and join me in another Real Conversation from the C-Suite as I talk with Dr. Beverlyn Mendez, the Chief Operating Officer at Easterseals Southern California. In our first conversation with Dr. Mendez, she will share with us key takeaways from the “How to Build a Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive Work Place” panel she recently moderated.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

Urban Dictionary explains the meaning of the term rose-colored glasses as NOT wanting to talk about something because it might upset you or somebody else. I found this definition the most thought provoking and relevant, especially considering the work I do in the Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging space. This month, I encourage you to put on some rose-colored glasses and join me in exploring this term through several lenses that may reframe how you can approach and attain Belonging in 2023.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

As we wrap up our Real Conversation from the C-suite with Lisa A. Holmes, we’ll conclude with a fireside chat and explore the significance of the Practice of the Hearth which makes it safe to have hot topic conversations without burning down our relationships which is critical to fostering WORKFORCE SUSTAINABILITY.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

This episode of Real Conversations from the C-suite finds Dr. Anita and her guest Lisa A. Holmes discussing how creating a sense of belonging in the workplace can easily extend to a willingness to stand in solidarity together in ways that increase EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT as a demonstration of the Practice of the Commons.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

In another Real Conversation from the C-suite, featuring Lisa A. Holmes, we’ll explore the Practice of the Table in which we’ll get to hear the stories behind 3 of Lisa’s favorite holiday cookies and the role food plays in creating a sense of BELONGING for any occasion, including through shared EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES in the workplace.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

On Real Conversations from the C-suite, Ms. Lisa Holmes will host us in her home where she makes the connections between the role of a Chief Human Resources Officer, the 3 practices of thriving communities, and her influence as a Lifestyle Expert. Once Lisa has shared her perspective, you may be surprised at the aha moments you’ll take away about the correlation between EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, a sense of BELONGING, and WORKFORCE SUSTAINABILITY.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

Belonging is a lifestyle that is most evident during the holidays because true Belonging is all about HUMAN AFFIRMING BEHAVIORS if we think about it. The December series of podcasts are my gift to you as we embrace the holiday season by taking the time to pause and reflect on the fact that Belonging is a lifestyle. And, that Belonging is most evident during the holidays because true Belonging is all about HUMAN AFFIRMING BEHAVIORS.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

As we wrap up our Real Conversation from the C-suite with Rick Girard, we investigate the challenge of cultivating belonging and the critical role leaders play. This part of the conversation may seem a little controversial, and Rick isn’t shy about keeping it real.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

Today, in our Real Conversations from the C-suite with Rick Girard, We will explore the relevance of someone’s career wounds or what Simon Sinek would call their why, specifically tied to their professional life. According to Rick, a career wound is typically the reason someone is dissatisfied with their current job. It’s the thing that’s missing from their life, and most importantly, the thing leaders don’t ever bother to ask them about or show any interest in that would help to cultivate a sense of Belonging. Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

We’re going to kick off the conversation by hearing about Rick’s background as a snowboarder and the connections to his current work in helping entrepreneurs andleaders conduct more effective interviews to find their next great hire. He’ll also tell us a little bit about his work as the CEO of Stride Search.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

This month, in honor of Thanksgiving, Dr. Anita focuses on how we can be grateful for the lessons we can learn from our career wounds, or what she refers to as “shaft” experiences. Dr. Anita’s guest on Real Conversations from the C-Suite is Mr. Rick Girard, founder and CEO of Stride Search, and author of the book “Healing Career Wounds.” It’s a fascinating read for those who want to be intentional about growing their companies by making space for people to recover from their career wounds in a place that will value them.Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube

As we conclude this month’s Real Conversation from the C-suite with Ms. Kelli Kirkland, we end on one of my favorite concepts, which is the challenge of becoming comfortable with discomfort. In our conversation today, Kelli and I share a very scary time together, and yet it resulted in one of the most personally revealing and powerful conclusions to a conversation I’ve ever had! It reminds me, once again, that being able to sit with and in my discomfort and fear can lead to great outcomes! Visit us hereWeb - https://www.doctoranita.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube