Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter

Dr. Britt Andreatta, a noted thought leader and researcher, discusses the science of purpose and how it influences our well-being. She delves into how aligning workplace practices with our innate drives boosts performance. The conversation highlights the balance between purpose and happiness, emphasizing that a strong sense of purpose can prevent burnout. Britt also shares insights from her upcoming book on human growth, encouraging listeners to embrace change and create a purposeful approach in both work and life.

We keep telling you that the future of work is here but my guest today is going to tell us how to start acting like it! Raven Solomon is a speaker, futurist, and author of "Leading your Parents: 25 Rules to Effective Multi-Generational Leadership for Millennials and Gen Z." She's also the CEO of the newly rebranded Future Ready Institute. In the episode, she reveals strategies for improving workplace culture from any position, recognizing where businesses need to add value for their communities and customers and adapting your leadership style to an evolving team. At MetLife we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. We are committed to building a purpose driven and inclusive culture where everyone is energized to make a difference. That’s why inclusion begins with me and you.Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.

To create the best social connection experiences for ourselves and others, we have to understand what makes us who we are. From the values, traits and strengths we bring to work, to how we take care of our physical, emotional and brain health. In this episode we go beyond the conversations with Sudhanshu Palsule, Erica Keswin and Wendy Suzuki about what it means to be a great human. We explore this complex idea through philosophy, science, emotions and personal experiences. It’s all connected.At MetLife we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. We are committed to building a purpose driven and inclusive culture where everyone is energized to make a difference. That’s why inclusion begins with me and you. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.

Let’s be real. We try so hard to take care of ourselves but sometimes we fall a little short. With so much on our plates, are there ways to keep ourselves healthy that don’t require hours and hours each day? Wendy Suzuki is Dean of the College of Arts and Science at New York University and a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology. Her TED Talk, ‘The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise,’ has generated almost 18 million views. In this episode, Wendy breaks down the 4 pillars of keeping our brains and bodies healthy so we can show up as better humans in the workplace! At MetLife we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. We are committed to building a purpose driven and inclusive culture where everyone is energized to make a difference. That’s why inclusion begins with me and you.Learn more and join us at MetLife.comViews and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.

As humans, being intentional is easier said than done, especially during this AI surge. The connection that technology provides us, has its pros and cons, and we need to be aware of what they are. Luckily, there’s a recipe and a roadmap to guide us.  Author, Erica Keswin, has written three best selling books, and she calls it “The Human Workplace Trilogy". She’s joining us today to provide strong nuggets of actionable advice to bring our “human” back to work. The three Ps of intentionality; purpose, protocol, presence. The sweet spot between how we can use technology and create genuine connections. And last, but certainly not least - how we can all be the CEO of our own lives, no matter what.At MetLife we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. We are committed to building a purpose driven and inclusive culture where everyone is energized to make a difference. That’s why inclusion begins with me and you.Learn more and join us at MetLife.comViews and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media

During this surge of AI integrating workplaces, understanding what makes us human is imperative. Purpose is a common word used around humanity, but what does it really mean? What does it look like in practice? Our guest, Sudhanshu Palsule, is joining us to talk about how we can live and work with our purpose. Did you know that dehumanize is more commonly searched than the word re-humanize? His book, Rehumanizing Leadership: Putting Purpose Back into Business helps unlock the human qualities needed for business success.At MetLife we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. We are committed to building a purpose driven and inclusive culture where everyone is energized to make a difference. That’s why inclusion begins with me and you.Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media

We don’t shy away from talking about difficult topics, or disagreeing. In fact, it’s good to practice those things! We're going beyond our conversations with our first guest ever Daisy Auger-Dominguez. And also featuring a special mini episode with executive leader, Shane Lloyd about social class and other dimensions of diversity. We’ll be giving a sneak peek into some exciting updates for the rest of this season as well! At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media

Daisy Auger-Dominguez was our first guest on the show, and we’re so happy to have her back! We have a lot of questions as we move forward. How do we combat any frustration or tiredness that we’ve been feeling? What can we do to make sure inclusivity continues to thrive?  Well Daisy made it her mission to provide us with practices that will benefit our mental health in order to stay lit up and avoid burnout. But if you’re currently experiencing burnout and are on the edge, we have remedies for that too!At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.

This is our 50th episode! And we’re going beyond the conversations with Amy Gallo, Reverend Jim Blake and Reverend Mark Fowler to talk about music, respect, affirmations, and personal values. We’ve come a long way since the beginning of this show, but we always stayed true to believing that conversations matter. In this episode we talk about the impact of our beliefs, how affirmations can be used as a tool, and we can all do to level up and raise the bar together.At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.

We can learn a lot about how to work better from faith and spirituality.Reverend Jim Blake is CEO of Unity World Headquarters. Unity is part spiritual community, part retreat center, and part publishing house. As a part of the job, Jim is expected to bring religion and spirituality with him everyday, but it wasn’t always that way. He had to learn how to bring his beliefs into work in a way that benefitted his colleagues. In this episode, he’ll tell us about how he used affirmations and his own spiritual beliefs to build a great place to work. At Metlife, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we believe making a difference in the lives of our customers, community, and the world around us is #AllTogetherPossible. Learn more and join us at MetLife.com.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of MetLife or Hueman Group Media.