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.
Episodes
38 episodes
How to Lead When It Feels Like the World is Burning Down
In this episode, "How to Lead When It Feels Like the World Is Burning Down," Joanna talks about the importance of leadership that is both self-reflective and team-focused, as leaders do the hard work of maintaining racial equity commitments in ...
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15:02
Let's Get REAL: How to Overcome the Most Common Leadership Challenges | S3, Ep 9
Personal growth for leaders is more than just a buzzword. It's a necessity for anyone striving to align their actions with their values. In this episode of the Race in the Workplace Podcast, host Joanna Shoffner Scott is joined by guest Anthony...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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34:19
Let's Get REAL: How to Design Equity Programs that Work | S3, Ep 8
In this episode of the Race in the Workplace Podcast, host Joanna Shoffner Scott is joined by guest Anthony Armstrong to unpack strategies for designing an equity program. Together, they discuss the factors that leaders should consider before s...
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35:40
Let's Get REAL: How to Plan for Leadership Transitions | S3, Ep 7
In this episode of Race in the Workplace, Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott and Anthony Armstrong continue this season’s leadership series called Let's Get REAL: Racial Equity for Adaptive Leaders. This week’s discussion explores how to plan for leader...
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18:35
Let's Get REAL: Are you a Transactional or a Transformational Leader? | S3, Ep 6
This episode is the second conversation in their series, Let's Get REAL: Racial Equity for Adaptive Leaders. In it, Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott talks with longtime colleague Anthony Armstrong about the difference between transactional and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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23:15
Why Systems and Processes are Critical to Leading Equitable Organizations | S3, Ep 5 [A Mini Episode]
In this mini episode, host Joanna Shoffner Scott highlights the significance of systems and processes in creating racially equitable organizations. Drawing from her extensive experience as an organizational development consultant and foun...
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11:54
The 4 Things You Need to Build an Equitable Organization | S3, Ep 4
In this episode of Race in the Workplace (S3, Ep 4), host Joanna Shoffner Scott explores the necessary components for building a racially equitable organization. From her extensive consulting experience and personal experiences as a Black woman...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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15:05
Let's Get REAL: Introducing Racial Equity for Adaptive Leaders | S3, Ep 3
Let's Get REAL: Introducing Racial Equity for Adaptive Leaders | S3, Ep 3In this episode of the Race in the Workplace Podcast, host Joanna Shoffner Scott shares a discussion with Anthony Armstrong, founder and lead consultant at M...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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33:51
Why I am Leaving DEI Behind| S3, Ep 2
Episode Summary In this episode of the Race in the Workplace podcast, host Joanna Shoffner Scott discusses a significant change in her professional journey. She has decided to move away from using the term DEI (Diversity, Equity,...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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12:06
A Shifting Landscape S3 | Ep 1
Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of the "Race in the Workplace" podcast, where host Joanna Shoffner Scott, an experienced organizational development consultant and founder of the Stamey Street Consulting Group, provides fresh insights a...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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2:35
BONUS: Changing the Conversation: How to Communicate Effectively at Work with Sandara Neuman | S2
Topics discussed in this episode:1- Where to hear more about the Changing the Conversation series. [0:01:56]2- My jagged journey background: the reluctant consultant. [0:02:36]3- Common communication roadblocks in the workp...
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Season 2
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33:40
Supporting Executive Leaders of Color: A Conversation with Sean Thomas-Breitfeld | S2, Ep 12
Topics discussed in this episode:1- Sean introduces his role at the Building Movement Project. [0:02:37] 2- How Sean found himself in this line of work and the influence of his parents. [0:04:45]3- Opportunities and challe...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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44:18
Hurry Up Already, Your Equity Work is Moving Too Slowly | S2, Ep 11
Topics discussed in this episode:1- The dangers of moving too slowly in equity work. [0:01:24]2- The importance of listening to staff feedback and taking intentional action. [0:02:20]3- Why you have to comm...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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15:26
Turning the Fire Inward, Part 2 for DEI Professionals | S2, Ep 10
Topics discussed in this episode:1- Today’s topic: encouragement to those who do DEI-related work, regardless of title. [0:00:49]2- The moment that’s happening in our field and our two options for responding. [0:0...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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14:50
BONUS: Four Strategies for Nonprofits to Retain Black Talent | S2, Ep 9
Topics discussed in this episode:1- The article this episode is based on: Nonprofit Execs: Are You Constantly Losing Staff of Color? [0:00:45]2- An outline of the problem and what it might look like for your ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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8:41
Turning the Fire Inward, Part 1 for Progressives | S2, Ep 8
Topics discussed in this episode:1- Today’s topic: Turning the fire inward [0:01:12]2- Framing the current context: DEI as a target [0:02:07]3- The dominant narrative that DEI is responsible for inequity an...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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21:29
The 3 Key Considerations to Make Before Conducting a Racial Equity Audit | S2, Ep 7
Topics discussed in this episode:1- What an equity assessment or equity audit is, and what it includes. [0:01:24]2- The standard process my firm uses to do these assessments. [0:02:49]3- Why you should only agree to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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21:29
Let’s Talk Leadership Transitions with McKay Chamberlain | S2, Ep 6
Topics discussed in this episode:1- McKay's focus: the conditions needed for transformation and the head and heart work involved [0:03:08]2- McKay has identified trends and patterns as leaders transition out of organizations. [0:0...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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38:50
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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18:49
Let's Talk Racial Equity and Leadership with Sheri Brady | S2, Ep 4
Topics discussed in this episode:1- Outline of today’s topic and Sheri’s professional career background. [0:00:39]2 -Details about Sheri and her current role at the Children's Defense Fund. [0:03:35]3- Important considerati...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:41
Let’s Talk Creating Inclusive Work Cultures with Dr. Michael Baran | S2, Ep 3
1- An introduction to today’s topic, creating inclusive work cultures, and guest, Dr. Michael Baran. [0:00:52]2- Dr. Baran’s company Iris Inclusion and some of the services it offers. [0:02:50]3- How Dr. Baran went from being a cu...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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44:02
How to Engage Your Board of Directors in Your Racial Equity Journey | S2, Ep 2
Here is a Glance into this Episode:1- The five questions Joanna is asked most often about Board engagement. [0:01:32]2- The two roles that the Board should play as the organization is figuring out its “Equity Why.” [0:02:14...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:56
Why Organizations Ask for 10 Years of DEI Experience | S2, Ep 1
Topics discussed in this episode:1- What you can expect from this season of the podcast. [0:00:50]2- Why do organizations ask for ten years of DEI experience when hiring for DEI roles [0:02:13] 3 - The three categories of D...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:18
Season 2 Trailer: How to Cultivate a Sustainable Racial Equity Practice | S2 Trailer
"What does it take for an organization to cultivate a sustainable racial equity practice?” This is my guiding question for this season of the podcast. In Season 2, I will use a mix of solo and guest episodes to explore leadership opportunities, st...
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Season 2
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