TED Business We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong
6 snips
Jan 20, 2025 June Sarpong, a veteran broadcaster and fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion, discusses the need for leaders to embrace discomfort in order to champion inclusion. She emphasizes that true progress requires bold disruptors willing to challenge the status quo. Sarpong also highlights the importance of trust in leadership and the transformative conversations that pave the way for meaningful change. Additionally, effective strategies for enhancing representation in the workplace are reviewed, particularly for women and people of color.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
The Need for Disruption in Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity and inclusion boost creativity and profits.
- However, progress has been slow, with most Fortune 500 CEOs being white males.
Be a Disruptor of the Status Quo
- Be a disruptor and challenge the status quo, even if it benefits you.
- Push through discomfort and see a better, more inclusive way.
Make Uncomfortable Connections
- Before having uncomfortable conversations, focus on making uncomfortable connections.
- Find common ground with people from different backgrounds to create meaningful interactions.