Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: Frances Frei
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Jun 3, 2020 
Frances Frei, a Harvard Business School professor renowned for her expertise in leadership and organizational culture, engages in a lively discussion with Kara Swisher. They delve into her new book on empowering leadership, tackling the systemic challenges faced by women and people of color in corporate settings. Frei shares insights from her experiences at Uber and WeWork, emphasizing the need for unapologetic leadership. The conversation also reflects on the moral responsibility of CEOs in promoting ethical workplace cultures amid evolving societal expectations.
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Diversity Problem Diagnosis
- Diagnose the root cause of diversity problems by examining selection, development, promotion, or retention.
- Address the specific issue; if selection is the problem, improve signaling to attract diverse candidates.
Balanced Slates Ineffective
- "Balanced slates" do not effectively increase diversity; they often perpetuate existing demographics.
- Focus on outcomes and achieving actual representation, not just the appearance of trying.
Indignities to Dignities
- Identify the "indignities" faced by specific groups in your organization through open communication.
- Convert the indignities list into a "dignities" list, implementing changes to address those issues.
