Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter (MetLife)
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| 09 Mar 2022 | Introducing Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter | 00:01:22 | |
How does inclusion impact our well-being and why is it a business imperative? How do we cultivate a culture of belonging, and lead with more empathy and courage? On our podcast, we examine the pivotal role people play in creating inclusive workplaces that are built for the future. Each episode weaves together storytelling and research-driven conversations with globally recognized authors, experts, and DEI practitioners. Each month, Dr. Cindy Pace, MetLife’s VP and Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, tackles actionable steps we can all take to advance DEI. -- Learn more about MetLife’s work at metlife.com Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review. Inclusion Begins With Me: Conversations That Matter is a podcast from MetLife and produced by Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | Daisy Auger-Dominguez on the Inclusion Revolution | 00:44:50 | |
When it comes to inclusion, Daisy Auger-Dominguez, Chief People Officer at VICE Media, asks us to: “reflect, visualize, act, and persist.” Throughout her career, Daisy has made transformational contributions to leading companies in media, entertainment, and technology. In this episode, Daisy shares how she discovered the unwritten rules in work environments that promote exclusionary behavior. Cindy and Daisy talk about:
Daisy’s new book is “Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity In the Workplace.” -- | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | Deepa Purushothaman on the Cost of Power and Success in Corporate America | 00:44:07 | |
What is the true cost of women’s success in corporate America? How are women navigating the climb to reach the coveted seat of leadership? Deepa Purushothaman, a “first” senior partner at Deloitte, the first Indian-American woman, and one of the youngest people to make Partner in the firm's history, knows first-hand what price ethnically and racially diverse women pay to become leaders in their organizations. In this episode, Deepa shares her deeply personal journey as one of “the first, the few, the only.” Listen to Cindy and Deepa talk about:
Deepa’s new book is “The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America.”
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| 17 May 2022 | Ruchika Tulshyan on Cracking the Code: Belonging at Work | 00:41:13 | |
In building inclusive workplaces where people feel a sense of belonging, why do we need to center women of color? In doing this work, how do we choose courage, vulnerability, and empathy, even when it’s difficult?
Ruchika’s new book is "Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work". | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 | Aaron Hurst on the Power of Purpose and Connection | 00:34:23 | |
What is the connection between purpose and performance? Amid the Great Resignation, what can workplaces do to meet the demands of today’s workforce? Today’s guest, Aaron Hurst, coined the “purpose economy.” He is the CEO and Founder of Imperative, a peer coaching startup that is helping employees find meaning and purpose in their work. According to research, 61% of Americans feel lonely at work — even before the pandemic. In this episode, Aaron and I tackle:
Learn more about Aaron’s work on the “Purpose Economy” at Imperative. | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | Tara Jaye Frank on Why Waymaking is an Equity Imperative | 00:40:42 | |
What is waymaking and can anyone be a waymaker? Is there a difference between waymaking and sponsorship? What makes employees feel respected and appreciated? Tara Jaye Frank’s book, The Waymakers: Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity with Competence and Confidence serves as a guide for tackling these tough questions. Tara started her 20-year career at Hallmark and today, she runs a successful culture and leadership consulting firm. In this episode, I spoke with Tara about:
Learn more about Tara Jaye Frank here. | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | Dr. Britt Andreatta on How We’re Wired to Grow, Connect, and Belong | 00:43:16 | |
What happens to our brain when we experience exclusion? How have pandemic related shifts in our work environments affected our ability to connect? And how do we maintain a clear sense of pride and purpose in our work? Dr. Britt Andreatta is a thought leader, consultant, and author. She synthesizes neuroscience and makes it applicable to the business world. Her book series on brain science looks at how we as people are wired to grow, resist, and connect. In this episode, I spoke with Britt about:
Learn more about how leaders can address employee burnout here. Learn more about how to heal from burnout here. And learn more about Britt and her books here. | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | Wade Davis on Why Discomfort is a Necessary Sacrifice for Inclusion | 00:56:55 | |
Why does inclusion need to be personal? Why is it necessary for DEI work to be uncomfortable? What is the difference between niceness and kindness — and why does language matter to DEI efforts? Wade Davis is currently the Vice President of Inclusion Strategy for Product at Netflix. He’s a thought leader public speaker, and writer on gender, race, and orientation equality. In this episode, I spoke with Wade about:
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| 18 Oct 2022 | Earned Advantage and Its Impact on DEI with Chris Altizer and Gloria Johnson-Cusack | 00:41:12 | |
What is the difference between earned and unearned advantage? How can DEI practitioners simplify their work? How does advantage affect our workplaces? Why does it have a major impact on DEI work? Chris Altizer and Gloria Johnson-Cusack are the authors of Growing the Elephant: Increasing Earned Advantage for All. In this episode, we spoke with them about:
Learn more about Chris, Gloria and their book here. -- At Metlife, we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at Jobs.MetLife.com Subscribe to our podcast.
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| 15 Nov 2022 | Building Collective Action Through Shared Sisterhood with Dr. Tina Opie and Dr. Beth Livingston | 00:44:33 | |
How can we recognize our similarities and build strong relationships with one another despite our differences? Why is collective action central to advancing the work of DEI?
At Metlife, we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at Jobs.MetLife.com Subscribe to our podcast.
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| 20 Dec 2022 | Season 1 Highlights — Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter | 00:29:18 | |
This special episode will take you on our own journey of how and why we built our podcast, while also hearing incredibly personal stories and the most powerful insights our guests have shared in 2022. If this is your first time listening to our show, this episode will be an amazing way to get an overview of the conversations we’ve had and the lessons we’ve learned so far in Season 1. As we look back at our first year of Inclusion Begins with Me:
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| 17 Jan 2023 | Call to Action: Jumpstarting your 2023 with Inclusion Resolutions | 00:24:49 | |
In this episode, we kick off the year with calls to action from all of our season 1 guests. In January, people tend to make New Year's resolutions and this year we want our listeners to make an inclusion resolution. That word, “resolution” comes from the word resolve, which is defined as a “fierce determination to do something.” As we look ahead in 2023, we are fiercely determined for our listeners to learn:
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| 21 Feb 2023 | Frans Johansson on The Great Recombination Era: Power of Diverse Teams | 00:41:12 | |
How can diversity drive innovation and inspire solutions? How can leaders unlock all of the innovation potential of their diverse teams? Frans Johansson is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, acclaimed international speaker, and leading thinker on the intersection of diversity and innovation. In this episode, we spoke with him about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review. Produced by Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | Season 2: Trailer | 00:02:50 | |
Why is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion pivotal to a healthy work environment? How can you take action on DEI? How can you have conversations that matter? Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review. Produced by Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | Carla Harris on The Future of Leadership | 00:39:35 | |
How can we adapt to new challenges and expectations as new employees join our workforce? What does it mean to find and cultivate talent? How does a good leader help their staff grow and thrive? Carla Harris is a Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley and a member of Metlife’s Board of Directors. She’s written several books. The most recent was titled Lead to Win. In this episode, we spoke with her about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review. Produced by Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Susan McPherson on Making True Connections at Work | 00:32:59 | |
Why are deep and lasting relationships important? How do we build them? What is the difference between networking and connecting? Susan McPherson is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies. She calls herself a serial connector and wrote the book, The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. In this episode, we spoke with her about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review. Produced by Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | Kenji Yoshino on Being an Ally | 00:35:06 | |
What is an ally and why should you be one? Why is a growth mindset a vital part of being an ally? How do we learn from a mistake or a non-inclusive action? Kenji Yoshino is the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU and the director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. He is also the author of two books that we discuss on the show, Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights and Say the Right Thing: How to Talk about Identity, Diversity, and Justice. In this episode, we spoke with him about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review. Produced by Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Behind the Conversations with Carla Harris, Susan McPherson, and Kenji Yoshino | 00:30:41 | |
What can we learn about leadership from Carla Harris? About connection from Susan McPherson? And about Allyship from Kenji Yoshino? In this episode, Dr. Cindy Pace shares more about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review. Produced by Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | Mary-Frances Winters on Making Space for Conversations at Work | 00:32:58 | |
How can we approach making change at work? Why are tough conversations important? How do we have them while also respecting boundaries?
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Subscribe to our podcast. | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | Dr. Beth Fisher-Yoshida on Why Power, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution Matter | 00:39:25 | |
Why are the words conflict and negotiation intimidating? How can we take the fear out of these subjects and improve our comfortability with them? Why is proficiency in negotiation key to a healthy work environment and a great career? Dr. Beth Fisher-Yoshida is Co-Executive Director of the Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict and Complexity (AC4) and Director of the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) program, both housed in the Earth Institute at Columbia University. In this episode, we spoke with her about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Subscribe to our podcast. | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | Iris Bohnet on Closing Gender Gaps | 00:37:15 | |
What do women do once they achieve leadership positions? How do we advance gender equity and equality in the workplace? Dr. Iris Bohnet is the Albert Pratt Professor of Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School. She’s also Co-Director of the Women and Public Policy Program. In this episode, we spoke with her about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Subscribe to our podcast. | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | Beyond the Conversations with Mary-Frances Winters, Iris Bohnet and Beth Fisher Yoshida | 00:29:51 | |
What effect does power have in a workplace? How do we share power? Where does the power and drive come from in DEI leaders? In this episode, Dr. Cindy Pace shares more about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | Dr. Rohini Anand on Chief Diversity Officers Disrupting World Views | 00:43:35 | |
What is the role of a Chief Diversity Officer? How do you approach DEI from a global perspective? How can a good CDO educate leaders and transform organizations? Rohini Anand is a former Chief Diversity Officer and is the author of Leading Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Guide for Systemic Change in Multinational Organizations. In this episode, we spoke with her about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | Laura Morgan Roberts on Going the Distance | 00:39:16 | |
How do you maximize the potential of diverse organizations? What does that work feel like when you’re in the middle of it? How do you teach DEI? Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. In this episode, we spoke with her about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | Tim Ryan and Shannon Schuyler on Persistence, Practice, Purpose, and Action | 00:34:58 | |
How can major brands and businesses use their platform to create change internally and externally? How can a CEO affect the entire culture of their organization? How can leadership teams create change that is long lasting and systemic? Tim Ryan is the U.S. Senior Partner at PwC and Shannon Schuyler is the Chief Purpose and Inclusion Officer. Together, Tim and Shannon helped to establish CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion. With over 2,400 signatories, it’s the largest business-led initiative to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. In this episode, we spoke with them about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | Beyond the Conversations with Rohini Anand, Laura Morgan Roberts, Tim Ryan and Shannon Schuyler | 00:31:18 | |
What does DEI look like in practice? How do DEI practitioners make systematic change? How does one prepare for a role in the diversity and inclusion space? In this episode, Dr. Cindy Pace shares more about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | Dr. Amy Edmondson on Why Psychological Safety is Mission Critical to Excellence | 00:36:43 | |
Whose job is it to create a positive work environment? What is the best way for teams to work together? What does it mean to have psychological safety? Dr. Amy Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School. She has written over sixty scholarly papers and seven books, including her recent book, The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well. In this episode, we spoke with her about:
At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Michael Bush on What Makes a Great Place to Work For All | 00:33:56 | |
In this episode, Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work shares insights about how to be a leader for all, not just for some and how to build great work environments for all. | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | Dr. Ella Washington on Making Real Progress in DEI | 00:34:43 | |
Diversity, equity and inclusion is a journey that takes effort, commitment and a strategy. In this episode, Dr. Ella Washington talks about putting the thought and research of DEI into practice. | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | Making Work Work for You with Michelle King - Part 1 | 00:32:47 | |
Does anyone ever tell you how the business world works or do you just get thrown into it to figure it out for yourself? In this episode, Michelle King unveils the unspoken rules of the modern workplace. She analyzes how we got here through her own origin story, and shares how to grow in your career without losing yourself. This is a two part series. Tune in December 5th to hear the rest of Michelle’s wisdom. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | Making Work Work for You with Michelle King - Part 2 | 00:36:32 | |
The future of work isn’t coming - it’s here. That’s what Michelle King told us in part one. Now, she gives us concrete ways to navigate the new way that work works. This is part two of our series with Michelle King. If you haven’t listened to part one yet please go back and listen. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | Beyond the Conversations with Amy Edmondson, Michael Bush, Ella Washington and Michelle King | 00:34:40 | |
Our past few guests have taught us about creating positive work places. In this episode Dr. Cindy Pace goes Beyond the Conversations and shares her personal steps for making your workplace great. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 15 Jan 2024 | Inclusion Resolutions 2024 | 00:27:38 | |
We’re kicking off 2024 with our Inclusion Resolutions! Listeners of the podcast from around the world shared how they’re going to create more inclusive workplaces and have conversations that matter. We’re adding context and advice to these resolutions so that you can set your own. Please share your resolutions with us either on our LinkedIn post for this episode or in the reviews on whichever platform you use to listen. | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | Radical Acceptance: Yourself, Others and The World with Risha Grant | 00:29:11 | |
What’s preventing you from being inclusive? Is it judgment? Fear? Bias? Do you just not know where to start? That’s okay! Risha Grant’s super power is radical candor so she’s joining today’s show to tell you exactly how to practice self acceptance and have conversations that matter. | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Becoming a Compassionate Negotiator with Hannah Riley Bowles | 00:32:51 | |
What pops into your head when you hear the word negotiation? What if we thought of compassion, empathy, and emotional intelligence? By the end of this episode (or master class if you will) you’ll have a completely new definition of the word negotiation thanks to Hannah Riley Bowles from the Harvard Kennedy School. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | Womenomics: Why Women Drive Economies with Irene Natividad | 00:33:16 | |
March is women’s history month in the U.S and International Women’s Day is coming up. There is no one better to celebrate with than Irene Natividad. In this episode, Irene busts myths about women at work, gives us a few mini history lessons, and explains why simple economics demands more women in the workforce. You can learn more about Irene and her Global Summit of Women here. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | Beyond the Conversations with Risha Grant, Hannah Riley Bowles, and Irene Natividad | 00:31:34 | |
Imagine a world that celebrates difference, is free from bias, and full of diversity. That’s the world International Women’s Day is trying to build with the themes such as Inspire Inclusion and Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. All of the guests on our show are helping to push us toward that inspiring world. In this episode (recorded on International Women’s Day) we go Beyond the Conversations we had with 3 of the most inspiring women I know. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | Inclusion Begins with Me Season 3 Coming Soon | 00:01:30 | |
Who has the power to make a difference? Can anyone be a leader? How do we work together now that the future of work is here? This is Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter. I’m your host, Dr. Cindy Pace, Vice President and Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at MetLife. From our communication style, to the way we connect with colleagues and lead teams, inclusion impacts our everyday lives. How do we practice inclusive behavior, and make ourselves better humans in the workplace? We’ve always believed that it starts with a conversation. | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | Why Your Email Isn’t Working with Erica Dhawan | 00:32:37 | |
Today’s guest describes us all as immigrants to the new world of work. With a workforce that spans at least 4 generations, she believes that many of us need to learn a new way of communicating in order to adapt to a hybrid workplace. Erica Dhawan is a speaker, researcher and the author of Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance. In this episode, she told me the subject line of an email is the new eye contact and a follow up or recap email is the firm handshake of the previous era. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. | |||
| 06 May 2024 | How to Bridge What Divides Us with Sally Helgesen | 00:36:44 | |
We all have a role to play in creating an inclusive culture. From the most junior person on a team to the most senior person in a company, we can ask questions, make a plan for dealing with non-inclusive behaviors and contribute to DEI initiatives. Sally Helgesen is known as a prolific writer, thinker, and speaker. Her most recent book is titled, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace. In this episode, we discuss what a trigger is and how to react, all the innovative ways women have transformed leadership, and why DEI isn’t going anywhere. | |||
| 20 May 2024 | Why a Coach is a Game Changer with Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane | 00:33:49 | |
There’s always room for improvement. No matter who you are, your industry, or where you are in your career. Over the past few years the idea of executive coaching has exploded. Coaching experts, Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane are the leaders of the 100 Coaches Agency. In the episode, they help us explore what coaching actually is, who needs a coach and how to be coached. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media." | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | The Secrets of a Winning Team with Stefanie Johnson | 00:33:24 | |
How you ever wondered what the secrets are for a winning team? Research shows that diverse teams are often more innovative and better performing than homogenous teams but those studies come with a caveat. Stefanie Johnson is a researcher, speaker, writer and professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this episode, she explains that we only reap the benefits of diversity when belonging and uniqueness are prioritized by leaders. She’ll tell us how we can all use self evaluation to become Inclusifyers. First, listen to the episode. Then, take Stefanie’s Inclusify Leadership Matrix at inclusify.com/matrix. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | Being a Mentor and Not a Tormentor with Ruth Gotian | 00:36:59 | |
Everyone needs a mentor. But being a good mentor and finding a good mentor isn’t easy. | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | Beyond the Conversations | What Great Leaders Need to Know | 00:28:44 | |
Leaders need to be led from time to time. Whether it's by a mentor, a coach or their team providing feedback. Having a personal team of advisors is just one bit of advice our leadership arc has covered this season. We go Beyond the Conversations to get insight into why we need more than our own self assessment to improve, the differences in long-term and short-term mentoring relationships, and how knowing thyself is just the beginning to a successful leadership journey. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | How to Unlock the Competitive Edge of Neurodiversity with Rajesh Anandan | 00:29:45 | |
There isn’t only one way to think about DEI. Today’s guest has made it his literal business to encourage more neurodiversity in the workplace. Via Team X, Rajesh Anandan’s mission at Ultranauts is to help other businesses’ decode their workplace chemistry in order to unlock value. In this episode we discuss what neurodiversity means, why it can make a business operate better and how to harness the differences we all bring as individuals At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | What’s Love Got to Do with Work? with Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia (Part 1) | 00:24:56 | |
Checking in isn’t just for hotels. A simple and meaningful “how are you doing today” can go a long way in the workplace. Imagine how work would feel if we treated one another with the same level of concern, respect and care as we did ourselves and our friends. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 19 Aug 2024 | What’s Love Got to Do with Work? with Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia (Part 2) | 00:28:25 | |
We are back with Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia to talk about love, check-ins and workplace mental health best practices. We wanted to bring her back to highlight why mental health conversations need to happen. One of Dr. Alisha’s favorite quotes is by Dr. Maya Angelou, “I’m human, therefore nothing human can be alien to me.” The key to mental wellness is bringing back the human element of the work that we do. Recognizing that the people you work with are human just like you. Dr. Alisha provides simple step-by-step guides for anyone to take towards mental wellness. If you haven’t listened to it, please check out Part One of “What’s Love Got to Do With Work with Dr.Alisha Moreland-Capuia” here. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 02 Sep 2024 | Your Brain at Work with Dr. David Rock | 00:33:56 | |
Inclusion and neuroscience are inextricably linked. Evolution has made us crave inclusion and the workplace is no exception to that. Dr. David Rock coined the term neuroleadership and founded the Neuroleadership Institute. He's also done years of research on how our brains work and written four books including, Your Brain at Work. In this episode, he walks us through his latest research and gives us unparalleled insights into the way we work. That includes how power affects the way we think, how bias works and why we have a biological need to be included. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 16 Sep 2024 | Beyond the Conversations | How to Wire Our Brains for Success | 00:19:55 | |
We hear a lot about what our bodies need, but what do our minds need? Well the doctors are in the house! We are going beyond our conversations with Dr. David Rock, Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia and Rajesh Anandan. We’ll discuss what our brains are doing at work. Don’t worry, we are going to have a few pop culture references to simplify the science! We also are going to gain a better understanding on what neurodiversity inclusion looks like in action. And last, but not least, how love plays a part in a lot that we do. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | How to Work with Everyone (Yes Anyone) with Amy Gallo | 00:33:20 | |
Are you a know-it-all? Is your boss insecure? Do you have a passive aggressive co-worker? If someone at work is difficult, our guest Amy Gallo can help you learn to deal with them. She is the best-selling author of Getting Along, How to Work With Everyone (Even Difficult People) and HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict. Amy has had a successful career helping organizations address and manage different types of conflicts. She will walk us through common workplace conflicts, the eight archetypes of difficult people, conflict management tips and the importance of being able to work with anyone. A skill we all need, because… difficult people are everywhere. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | Let's Talk Faith and Spirituality with Mark Fowler | 00:29:42 | |
There are some parts of our identity that are invisible to the eye, but heavily impact how we show up in the world. Religion isn’t a new topic, but it can sometimes be a sensitive one. - but this is why our conversations matter. Mark Fowler, CEO of Tanenbaum, is joining us today with some of the best guidelines on how to embrace religion at work. But that’s not all. In order to understand where we currently are, and where we are going, we have to understand where we’ve been. So if history was one of your favorite subjects in school - this one's for you. And if it wasn’t - this still is for you, because it impacts us all. And as Mark explains further in this episode, “It either has, it is, or it will”. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | The Power of Values Driven Leadership with Jim Blake | 00:31:39 | |
We can learn a lot about how to work better from faith and spirituality. | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | Beyond The Conversations | R-E-S-P-E-C-T Starts with Me | 00:25:00 | |
This is our 50th episode! And we’re going beyond the conversations with Amy Gallo, Reverend Jim Blake and Reverend Mark Fowler to talk about music, respect, affirmations, and personal values. We’ve come a long way since the beginning of this show, but we always stayed true to believing that conversations matter. In this episode we talk about the impact of our beliefs, how affirmations can be used as a tool, and we can all do to level up and raise the bar together. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media. | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | From Burnt Out to Lit Up with Daisy Auger-Dominguez | 00:33:03 | |
Daisy Auger-Dominguez was our first guest on the show, and we’re so happy to have her back! We have a lot of questions as we move forward. How do we combat any frustration or tiredness that we’ve been feeling? What can we do to make sure inclusivity continues to thrive? Well Daisy made it her mission to provide us with practices that will benefit our mental health in order to stay lit up and avoid burnout. But if you’re currently experiencing burnout and are on the edge, we have remedies for that too! At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media. | |||