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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) boost creativity and profits, but progress has been slow: Today, nearly 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs are white males. It's time for leaders to become "rock stars" of inclusion -- and that starts with pushing through discomfort says veteran broadcaster and diversity leader June Sarpong. "When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we need bold disruptors who are uncomfortable with the status quo, even if the status quo benefits them," Sarpong says. After the talk, Modupe highlights proven strategies that increase representation and inclusion in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.