Episode 90 - Building a Culture of Inclusivity with Katherine McCord

Managing the Smart Mind

09/01/23 • 90 min

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In this podcast episode, Katherine McCord talks us through what it takes to foster inclusion, growth, and success within a company.
She debunks misconceptions about workplace accommodations and sheds light on their benefits and surprising affordability.
We talk about the importance of flexibility, curiosity, and trust when building a thriving team - and of being present and engaged as a leader.

One key takeaway from this podcast episode is the importance of flexibility, curiosity, and trust in fostering success within a company.
Another significant learning is the role of a leader in driving positive change within an organization. Being present and engaged allows leaders to understand the needs of their team and provide the necessary support.
Last but definitely not least, we talk about the significance of setting boundaries, and self-advocacy. By establishing clear boundaries, individuals can maintain a healthy work-life balance and avoid burnout. Self-advocacy is crucial in ensuring that one's needs and concerns are addressed and will help you grow both personally and professionally.

Main learnings and takeaways:

Flexibility, curiosity, and trust are essential for fostering success within a company.
Workplace accommodations have numerous benefits and are much more affordable than leaders tend to think
Leaders play a crucial role in driving positive change and supporting their teams.
Setting boundaries and practising self-advocacy are vital for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and personal growth.

Enjoy this fast-paced deep-dive into how to lead diverse humans!

Show notes:

Work with Katherine:
https://www.titanmanagementusa.com/
Hire Katherine as a speaker:
https://www.kmccordspeaking.com/
Connect with Katherine on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/
Seth Butler's TedXTalk on Dismantling Stereotypes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzHMOA6Wzic
Celia Daniels on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiasandaniels/

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09/01/23 • 90 min

Managing the Smart Mind - Episode 90 - Building a Culture of Inclusivity with Katherine McCord

Transcript

Catherine McCord (00:00:08) - Thank you. I'm so excited to be here today with a fellow octopus. Yes. This is perfect. Yes. Yes. Let's do it. Oh, my goodness. Uh, dumb people. The immovable people. Like that is my number one frustration. Are people who refuse to grow and to refuse to be flexible. That it makes no sense to me. It is counterproductive. It causes the biggest pains that we have in this world. And because really, if you think about it, like everything with inclusion, all that would

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