On the season finale, hosts Alex Allen and Callie McKee look back on some of the cutting-edge conversations of the season. With their colleagues at Cisco, they explore identity and inclusivity and dive into challenging and reshaping perceptions. The conversation urges a move past binary thinking to embrace human complexity.
Key talking points include the following:
- Rachel Sisco on being an Asian adoptee in a predominantly white community.
- Mary Fernandez on “accessible” entrances subtly enforcing disability stigma.
- Jack Naidoo recalls early racial awareness in his career.
- Callie stresses self-awareness in recognizing biases.
- Alex underscores leadership’s role in valuing diversity.
- Jim Jones notes his change in perspective through Cisco’s “proximity initiative.”
- Callie urges ongoing dialogue for societal change.
- Alex and Callie discuss the role of language in workplace inclusivity.
- Gloria Goins shares her continuous learning about biases and inclusion.
- Callie and Alex discuss empathy’s role in appreciating diverse views.
In recognizing the depth and diversity within ourselves, we can effectively address bias and discrimination, fostering both personal development and a more inclusive workplace environment.
You can find a human-verified transcript of this episode here. - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PrZydGrZG5ZCXtmgnyFUl9Ra47AhljBlo0fL88kkC5A/edit?usp=sharing
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