Race in the Workplace with Joanna Shoffner Scott, Ph.D.
Race in the Workplace is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the complexities of race, racism, and racial equity in the workplace. Join Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott, an experienced organizational development consultant and the founder of the Stamey Street Consulting Group, as she provides practical guidance and insightful discussions for leaders. Whether you lead a nonprofit, philanthropy, or private business, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you build workplaces that work for everyone.
Race in the Workplace with Joanna Shoffner Scott, Ph.D.
When Fatigue Sets In | S2, Ep 5
Topics discussed in this episode:
1- Topics that this conversation will cover: tiredness, time, and takeaways. [0:01:01]
2- The state of fatigue in which many advocacy workers find themselves. [0:01:35]
3- Fannie Lou Harmer’s words in response to inequality. [0:02:19]
4- The suffering and struggle coming at all of us in 2023. [0:03:06]
5- Three kinds of fatigue you can experience in DEI work. [0:03:47]
6- The purpose of this episode: to encourage, not complain! [0:07:09]
7- Approaching the arc of history from a long perspective. [0:07:57]
8- The value in asking hard questions even when you don’t know the answers. [0:11:16]
9- Our collective need for rejuvenation, however that looks for each of us. [0:11:36]
10- How privilege shapes the way in which we see and experience time. [0:12:28]
11- How differences in the everyday lived reality of people can create tension in organizations. [0:15:24]
12- Takeaways from today’s conversation to provide listeners with a practical way forward. [0:15:36]
13- We are who we have been waiting for. [0:07:11]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Fannie Lou Hamer Quote: We are sick and tired of being sick and tired - Fannie Lou Hamer [0:02:19]
- Race in the Workplace Podcast, Ep 1 - How to know when to walk away from your DEI gig [0:05:05]
- Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Quote: We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [0:07:57] - The Safety of the Journey by Joanna Shoffner Scott [0:14:23]
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Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott is an organizational development consultant who helps leaders of nonprofits, philanthropies, and businesses create workplaces that work for everyone.