Leadership Episodes

When Fatigue Sets In | S2, Ep 5
April 18, 2023

When Fatigue Sets In | S2, Ep 5

Many people working in advocacy and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) professions are currently experiencing feelings of fatigue. In this solo episode, Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott explores the root of these feelings in th…
Let's Talk Racial Equity and Leadership with Sheri Brady | S2, Ep 4
March 28, 2023

Let's Talk Racial Equity and Leadership with Sheri Brady | S2, Ep 4

In this week's episode of Race In The Workplace, I am delighted to mix it up with my dear friend, Sheri Brady, Vice President of Strategy and Program at the Children's Defense Fund. In this episode, Sheri Brady and I talk…
4 Ways to Confront Resistance to Your Racial Equity Strategy | S1, Ep 9
Nov. 8, 2022

4 Ways to Confront Resistance to Your Racial Equity Strategy | S1, Ep 9

If you are a DEI practitioner, you are likely to have faced resistance to your racial equity strategy. In this episode, I unpack how resistance often plays out in teams, and I give concrete examples of how to confront it. I…
Create Your Organizational
Oct. 11, 2022

Create Your Organizational "Equity Why" | S1, Ep 7

In this episode (007), I’d like to explore the need for a clear, shared equity “why” that anchors your organization’s racial equity approach. Unless people understand the why of racial equity, executing the “how” is incredib…
What To Do When Your Organization Declares Itself To Be Anti-Racist Too Soon | S1, Ep 3
May 15, 2022

What To Do When Your Organization Declares Itself To Be Anti-Racist Too Soon | S1, Ep 3

Whether your organization is considering declaring itself to be anti-racist in a statement or has already published one, this advice will help you navigate the “how.” If you aren’t living into an anti-racist commitment every…