
Butt Kicked with John R. DiJulius III & David D. Murray
10/22/24 • 20 min
John R. DiJulius III and David D. Murray, President and Vice President of Consulting, respectively, The DiJulius Group, recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, we're diving into the push for debt-free degrees for employees, Uber's latest commitment to accessibility, and retailers' commitment to Diwali!
Here are this week's good vibes:
- Inclusivity Strikes Back: Star Wars Edition!
- Uber Says: Accessibility, Full Speed Ahead!
- Representation Index: Time for Inclusivity Check!
- Degrees Without Debt? Yes, Please!
- Diwali Delights in Retail
Good Vibes to Go:
Bernadette’s Good Vibe to Go: It’s almost Halloween, a time when cultural appropriation can go very badly. Check out these tips for an inclusive Halloween, from our friends at The Diversity Movement.
John and Dave's Good Vibe to go: Lead with humility! It's a skill you can develop and it goes a long way towards being an inclusive leader.
Connect with John R. DiJulius III and David D. Murray.
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John R. DiJulius III and David D. Murray, President and Vice President of Consulting, respectively, The DiJulius Group, recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, we're diving into the push for debt-free degrees for employees, Uber's latest commitment to accessibility, and retailers' commitment to Diwali!
Here are this week's good vibes:
- Inclusivity Strikes Back: Star Wars Edition!
- Uber Says: Accessibility, Full Speed Ahead!
- Representation Index: Time for Inclusivity Check!
- Degrees Without Debt? Yes, Please!
- Diwali Delights in Retail
Good Vibes to Go:
Bernadette’s Good Vibe to Go: It’s almost Halloween, a time when cultural appropriation can go very badly. Check out these tips for an inclusive Halloween, from our friends at The Diversity Movement.
John and Dave's Good Vibe to go: Lead with humility! It's a skill you can develop and it goes a long way towards being an inclusive leader.
Connect with John R. DiJulius III and David D. Murray.
Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/
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(Over) Sharing with Vivian Acquah
Vivian Acquah (she/her, Certified DEI Trainer and Coach and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week we’re talking about Spotify's remote work win, Jessica Campbell smashing NHL barriers, changing tables changing lives, and more!
Here are this week's good vibes:
- Student Loans Benefit Rolls out
- Flying High on Inclusivity!
- Changing the Game with Changing Tables!
- Jessica Campbell Breaks the Ice
- Spotify’s ‘Work From Anywhere’ Stays!
Good Vibes to Go:
From Bernadette: It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Check out this article from the World Economic Forum: How neurodiversity in the workplace can drive business success.
From Vivian: Think about ways you can empathize with someone else. Apply active listening. Read other stories. Be genuinely interested in someone else to learn from someone else's lived experiences and perspectives. Amplify empathy!
Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-over-sharing
Connect with Vivian Acquah:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianacquah/
Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/
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Help with Lekeshia Hicks
Lekeshia Hicks (she/her), Diversity Strategist & Inclusive Leadership Coach and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about breaking barriers with Fenix FC, cutting out racism in barbering, and inclusive beauty that benefits everyone!
Here are this week's good vibes:
- Style That Fits—Literally!
- Fenix FC Breaks Barriers
- Cutting Racism Out of Barbering
- Inclusive Beauty That Benefits All
- Game-Changer for Brands
Good Vibes to Go:
Bernadette’s GVTG: Check out one of my favorite DEI Books: Inclusion Nudges by Tinna C. Nielsen and Lisa Kepinski. This book has 100 crowd-sourced DEI behavioral design ideas that specifically “nudge” our brains towards inclusion using principles of neuroscience. It’s an incredibly useful book.
Lekeshia’s GVTG: Build yourself a personal board of directors, people you can collaborate with, bounce ideas off, and get support when things are tough. It can be transformative to your life and business!
Connect with Lekeshia Hicks on LinkedIn and her website. Get her book Receipts and Revelations here.
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