S33E19 - How DEI is Impacting the Workplace Today, with Malissa Adams and Cecilia Stanton Adams

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Malissa Adams and Cecilia Stanton Adams about how is DEI impacting the workplace today. See the video here: https://youtu.be/YobmQK1QKxk. Malissa Adams (https://www.linkedin.com/in/equitymalissa) Malissa Adams MBA currently serves as the COO of Stanton Adams Consulting is a racial equity expert, and business consultant, with over 15 years of experience developing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) strategies. She is most noted for her straightforward approach, and her ability to create brave spaces for difficult dialogue. Adams was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where she was inspired to pursue a career in the nonprofit industry. Her passion for DEI work is driven by her commitment to social justice. She is currently working with leaders who are willing to experiment with innovative approaches for solving problems. Cecilia Stanton Adams (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cstanton) is a sociologist and entrepreneur committed to creating innovative approaches to strengthening leadership development and diversity efforts. She is most noted for her ability to foster paradigm shifts, change behavior, and empower individuals, teams, and communities. She is an award-winning trainer and was recognized for outstanding research on unconscious bias by the American Psychological Association. Stanton Adams is a visionary leader with more than 15 years of experience as a strategic diversity expert. She is currently working with Diversity leaders and champions from educational institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, and corporations to develop and execute strategic diversity initiatives. Please consider supporting the HCI Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=69688020. Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Check out the Human Capital Innovations (HCI) Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! https://hciacademy.talentlms.com/. Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/alchemizing-human-capital-6884351526333227008/. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine. Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ Ranked #6 Workplace Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ Ranked #7 HR Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/