80: Derrin Slack - How to Build Trust by Risking Ourselves
02/16/20 • 26 min
Diversity and inclusion community engagement expert, Derrin Slack, talks about different diversity dimensions of race and disabilities, sharing:
- His back story on being a child on the margin and how it connects to his organization's purpose
- Why diversity is uncomfortable and how to overcome it
- Deep relationship building cultures and how they win at inclusion
- Shifting candid conversations with the perspective "the problem is me"
- Being intentional and vulnerable as an ally
- Why we need to see more people of color and those with disablities in positions of power
Connect with Derrin at https://www.proactindy.org/
Diversity and inclusion community engagement expert, Derrin Slack, talks about different diversity dimensions of race and disabilities, sharing:
- His back story on being a child on the margin and how it connects to his organization's purpose
- Why diversity is uncomfortable and how to overcome it
- Deep relationship building cultures and how they win at inclusion
- Shifting candid conversations with the perspective "the problem is me"
- Being intentional and vulnerable as an ally
- Why we need to see more people of color and those with disablities in positions of power
Connect with Derrin at https://www.proactindy.org/
Previous Episode
79: Julie Kratz - April is Celebrate Diversity Month
Diversity awareness cannot be a one and done discussion. April is a great opportunity to build upon past successes with diversity and inclusion and intentionally build another moment of awareness and activity for allies to engage more.
In this solo-episode, I share ideas to have a successful discussion with your organization:
- Be intentional. Ensure any program has a follow up exercise or application and it is clear what is expected.
- Try out the diversity wheel or diversity storytelling exercises.
- Check out my resources page with free videos, blogs, podcasts and book lists to help you facilitate this important, ongoing dialogue.
More at www.nextpivotpoint.com/resources
Next Episode
81: Simone Morris - Diversity and Inclusion is a Journey
Diversity and inclusion expert, Simone Morris, shares:
- How to bring our allies on the diversity journey with us
- The mindset of inclusive leaders
- What inclusive organizations are doing to prioritize investing in diversity and inclusion
- How to celebrate black history beyond Black History Month
- Embracing brave conversations and creating space for real talk
Connect with Simone at https://www.simonemorris.com/.
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