In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the recent headlines around DEI, the potential implications of these measures, and what actually makes the most effective teams.

00:00 Intro

00:43 Recent headlines around DEI

06:05 Listener email 

12:04 Stats around DEI from Morning Brew’s Insights and Analytics team

16:34 Why having a diverse workforce helps your business outcomes

20:04 An example of DEI efforts in the workplace

22:05 What are the the things that make for a truly high performing team?

24:49 Culture fit vs culture add

26:18 The importance of psychological safety

28:25 Google’s study on what makes strong teams

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