TED Talks Daily We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong
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Oct 20, 2022 June Sarpong, a veteran broadcaster and diversity leader, passionately discusses the urgent need for courageous advocates for inclusion in leadership roles. She emphasizes that nearly 90% of Fortune 500 CEOs are white males and urges for 'rock stars' of diversity to challenge the status quo. Sarpong shares examples of successful DEI initiatives and stresses the power of uncomfortable connections in leadership. She champions solidarity and the importance of actively embracing discomfort to drive genuine change in workplace cultures.
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The Need for Inclusion Rock Stars
- Diversity and inclusion boost creativity and profits.
- Despite this, progress is slow, with most Fortune 500 CEOs being white males.
Be a Disruptor
- Disrupt the status quo, even if it benefits you.
- Embrace discomfort and push for a better, more inclusive way.
Uncomfortable Connections
- Focus on uncomfortable connections before uncomfortable conversations.
- Push through initial awkwardness to find common ground and build meaningful connections.