1: #64 Diversity - An incredible story and living with the awkward question with David E. Carney (Globally-Recognized Management Consultant)
Jun 21, 2024
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Join business transformation leader David E. Carney as he discusses his journey as part of the LGBTQ+ community in the US Navy and the importance of curiosity in fostering diversity and inclusion. Explore the impact of political interventions, historical progress in the armed services, and the strategic imperative of embracing diversity. Dive into how curiosity drives organizational growth and personal development.
Embracing curiosity leads to innovation and inclusivity in organizations.
Promoting diversity requires continuously refining strategies to nurture inclusivity and drive success.
Deep dives
Curiosity and Risk-Taking in Questioning
Being truly curious involves the willingness to ask challenging or uncomfortable questions instead of sticking to safe ones. The podcast delves into how a higher level of curiosity comes from daring to pose those potentially awkward questions and receive unexpected or awkward answers, emphasizing the importance of this daring curiosity.
Personal Journey Towards Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy
The episode features an in-depth discussion with David Carney, a seasoned business transformation leader, regarding his journey and experiences with diversity and inclusion. From growing up in an environment focused on fairness to his time at Harvard and the US Navy, David's firsthand encounters with gender discrimination and his impactful actions against discriminatory policies are highlighted, showcasing his dedication to fostering diversity.
Lessons Learned from Promoting Diversity in Organizations
David Carney shares insights on promoting diversity within organizations and the challenges faced during this transformative process. Discussions revolve around attracting diverse talent, retaining individuals through support systems, and ensuring an inclusive environment where authenticity is valued. The narrative illuminates the importance of continuously refining strategies to nurture diversity and drive organizational success.
Practical Approach to Fostering Curiosity and Inclusivity
The conversation navigates towards the intersection of curiosity and leadership, highlighting the benefits of embracing curiosity in fostering inclusive environments. By encouraging individuals to ask better questions, understand diverse perspectives, and overcome biases, the episode underscores how cultivating curiosity can enhance leadership effectiveness and propel organizations towards innovation and success.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with David Carney, a business transformation leader with over 30 years of experience advising Fortune 500 executives.
David shares his journey, including the challenges of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the US Navy when it was illegal to be openly gay. Discover how curiosity has driven his success and fueled diversity and inclusion within large organizations.
In this episode, David reveals how curiosity fosters innovation and inclusivity, sharing personal stories and professional insights. Learn about the importance of authenticity, psychological safety, and the impact of non-discrimination policies on organizational success. David's experiences provide valuable lessons for leaders and individuals aiming to create more inclusive and dynamic workplaces.
About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.
About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com
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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.