Episode 28
Respect: a strategy for inclusion - with Gena Cox
Exploring a seemingly old-fashioned and often overlooked key ingredient necessary for workforce inclusion, organizational psychologist Gena Cox reminds us that the way we make people feel matters. As a highly sensitive person able to quickly assess whether respect is present in interactions… or not, Gena encourages leaders to make compassionate action the norm. She shares the 3 C’s every leader needs to adopt and encourages everyone to get an “Inclusion MBA”.
Dr. Gena Cox is an Organizational Psychologist, Leadership Impact Strategist, Executive Coach, Speaker, and award-winning author. She is known for her nuanced, multi-disciplinary insights and honest-but-supportive style.
Gena spent decades working in and consulting to global companies, including the Fortune 500. Now, in her private practice, she works with leaders personally to optimize their impact and influence, and to build respect-first, inclusive organizations.
Tune in to Gena’s insights for a more inclusive tomorrow.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:38 Change you can feel
00:09:50 The key to inclusive leadership
00:11:58 Deciphering respect
00:16:57 Understanding culture
00:19:23 Gena's generosities
00:20:29 Response to DEI initiatives
00:25:13 The Global South has had enough
00:28:30 The Inclusion MBA
LINKS
Blog post - Four Step P.L.A.N. to Get Organized™
"Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman
IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)
George Floyd - credit Wiki Commons
Maya Angelou - credit Depositphotos
“Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman - credit Clare Kumar
Thai people smiling - credit Envato Elements
Japanese commuters not engaging with each other - credit Envato Elements
Michael J Fox - credit Wiki Commons
Lisa Whited - credit LinkedIn
“Work Better: Save The Planet” by Lisa Whited - credit Clare Kumar
Jamie Dimon - CEO JP Morgan Chase - credit LinkedIn
REDI “Respect to Lead” Model and eBook - credit Gena Cox
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity continually asking how can we invite the richest contribution from all. She coaches individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and inspires leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
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CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing by: To Be Reel
Production Assistant: Luis Rodriguez
Song Credit: Cali by WatR. from Pixabay
