Dismantling Biases with Nickoria Johnson: A DEI Discussion
05/15/23 • 65 min
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In the second episode of the Top 5 DEI podcast, host Dr. J interviews Nickoria Johnson, a DEI practitioner and Partner and Global Chief Diversity Officer at Credera.
Nickoria shares her personal journey into DEI work, which started with her own experiences of discrimination and a desire to create change. She explains the importance of understanding and acknowledging different cultural perspectives in DEI work and how to create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.
Nickoria also discusses the challenges of measuring the impact of DEI initiatives and how to overcome resistance to change. She emphasizes the need for consistent and intentional efforts in DEI work, including ongoing education and training.
In the spirit of the Top 5 DEI podcast, Nickoria shares her top 5 books on DEI and her top 5 songs by Black female artists.
Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for individuals and organizations looking to make a difference in DEI work.
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We hope you enjoy today's podcast and feel free to send us a text
In the second episode of the Top 5 DEI podcast, host Dr. J interviews Nickoria Johnson, a DEI practitioner and Partner and Global Chief Diversity Officer at Credera.
Nickoria shares her personal journey into DEI work, which started with her own experiences of discrimination and a desire to create change. She explains the importance of understanding and acknowledging different cultural perspectives in DEI work and how to create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.
Nickoria also discusses the challenges of measuring the impact of DEI initiatives and how to overcome resistance to change. She emphasizes the need for consistent and intentional efforts in DEI work, including ongoing education and training.
In the spirit of the Top 5 DEI podcast, Nickoria shares her top 5 books on DEI and her top 5 songs by Black female artists.
Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for individuals and organizations looking to make a difference in DEI work.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to our podcast on your favorite platform and leaving a rating or review. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue bringing insightful conversations about DEI.
To stay up to date with the latest news and updates from Top 5 DEI, be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to our email list here. If you have any feedback or suggestions for future episodes, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected].
Thanks again for listening, and we'll see you next time on Top 5 DEI!
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Breaking Barriers with Dr. Myrtle Bell: Insights from a DEI Expert
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In the first episode of the Top 5 DEI podcast, host Dr. J sits down with Dr. Myrtle Bell to discuss her work in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Dr. Bell is a Professor of Management and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Texas at Arlington. She has spent over 25 years researching and teaching in the areas of workplace diversity, race, and gender issues, and has published numerous articles and books on the subject.
During the interview, Dr. Bell shares her personal journey into DEI work and her passion for creating more inclusive workplaces. She emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion not only for the well-being of employees, but also for the bottom line of businesses.
Dr. Bell also touches on the challenges and obstacles that can arise when implementing DEI initiatives, and offers practical advice for organizations looking to make meaningful change.
In the spirit of the Top 5 DEI podcast, Dr. Bell shares her top 5 books on diversity and inclusion, as well as her top 5 songs by Black female artists.
Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for anyone interested in DEI work, whether they are new to the field or experienced practitioners.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to our podcast on your favorite platform and leaving a rating or review. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue bringing insightful conversations about DEI.
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Driving Inclusion and Excellence: A Journey with Dr. Gregory Stinyard
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Dr. Gregory Stinyard brings over 20 years of experience as a diversity, equity, and inclusion leader, coach, and partner to Fortune 500 insurance, retail, fulfillment, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and military leaders. He also served in the U.S. Army and retired after holding several senior leadership roles, including Equal Opportunity Advisor and Human Relations Advisor. With experience advancing DEI across all organizational levels, Gregory has a wide variety of subject matter expertise in compliance, supplier diversity, recruiting, retention, EEO, HR, and community partnerships
Gregory currently serves as the Director of Inclusive Excellence Operations and Programs for American Family Insurance. In this role, Gregory has oversight and responsibility for building and delivering comprehensive DEI programs to help people learn better ways to lead inclusively, work together, and create more inclusive policies and practices to drive greater business results. He also partners with stakeholders across the enterprise to introduce DEI programs and educational opportunities to enhance cultural competencies and inclusive behaviors to inform and grow the business. Gregory drives an integrated DEI strategy by helping leaders achieve their goals, providing them with subject matter expertise, thought leadership, and consulting.
Gregory earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Master’s degree in Human Resources, and Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Wayland Baptist University. He holds three certifications from the Diversity Executive LeadershipAcademy (CDP, CDT, CDE) and two professional coaching certifications from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (CPC, ELI-MP). He has the Continuous Improvement Manager (CCIM) and SAFe 4 Scrum Master (Scaled Agile) designations. Gregory recently completed his certification in Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School.
Gregory currently serves as an active board member for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Denton County, Texas, and the Denton Texas Chamber DEI Counsel. He is a mentor for Veterati-Veteran Mentorship and a big brother for Big Brothers, Big Sisters Lone Star High School Mentorship program. Gregory also volunteers his DEI expertise with Serve Denton and its partners to assist in building their DEI strategy, roadmap implementation process, and policies.
Gregory and his wife, Dr. Donalisa Stinyard, live in Denton, Texas, and have three adult daughters, three granddaughters, a grandson, and a Cho
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to our podcast on your favorite platform and leaving a rating or review. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue bringing insightful conversations about DEI.
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Thanks again for listening, and we'll see you next time on Top 5 DEI!
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