Beyond D&I: Leading Diversity with Purpose and Inclusiveness with Kay Formanek
28m
·
PeopleFirst! with Morag Barrett
·
Kay is founder and CEO of KAY Diversity & Performance B.V., a global company committed to embedding diversity of talent into the transformational purpose of companies so as to unleash more creativity, more innovation, more growth, more engagement and better financial outcomes.
Kay's roots are in South Africa where she worked with companies to transform their business hand-in-hand with the transformation that was occurring politically and socially during the post-apartheid period. Kay was Executive Director and Partner in Accenture for 25 years, leading the Health and Life Sciences Industry Line in Europe and Africa and Latin America. Within Accenture Kay was for many years responsible for the Diversity and Inclusion Practice in The Netherlands, and assumed multiple leadership development roles within Accenture, including being one of the Sponsoring Partners for the Global Leadership Development Program, Chairing the Diversity Forum, Participating in the Unconscious Bias Task Force and acting as mentor and coach and sponsor for rising talent.
Kay's new book - Leading Diversity with Purpose and Inclusion is published December 2nd and provides powerful insights into D&I. D&I is not about legal compliance or HR box-ticking, in fact every organization needs a diversity and inclusion strategy to achieve peak performance and sustainability. #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter and the ballooning consequences of Covid-19 to minorities have made it even more necessary to plan a concrete D&I agenda.
Whether you’re a leader, HR practitioner, sponsor of a D&I initiative, or an employee who wants to see your organization benefit from more inclusivity, Kay explains the strategic case for diversity and can share practical steps for locking in diversity gains and closing key performance gaps.
The episode Beyond D&I: Leading Diversity with Purpose and Inclusiveness with Kay Formanek from the podcast PeopleFirst! with Morag Barrett has a duration of
28:15. It was first published
More episodes from PeopleFirst! with Morag Barrett
The Self-Employed Life: Strategies That Create Sustainable Success with Jeffrey Shaw
This week, Morag interviews Jeffrey Shaw, a leading voice for self-employed business champions! Jeffrey is a bestselling author (LINGO and The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success), a TEDx speaker, and a guiding light for entrepreneurs.
Drawing from his own journey, Jeffrey shares business and personal development strategies to help you, the self-employed and small business owner, take control even when things feel out of your grip.
Episode Highlights
07:23 - Overcoming Fear: Learn how to weigh the benefits against the fear of taking action.
16:00 - Breaking Through Your Barriers: Discover ways to stop self-sabotage and move forward.
26:34 - The Power of Clarity: Learn why clarity is an iterative process and how to achieve it.
30:30 - The Relationship Advantage: Explore how strong connections fuel success.
Bonus! Get free brand messaging help from Jeffrey! Fill out the application on brandmessagereview.com, and Jeffrey will personally review your website (subject to application conditions).
And... Be sure to grab our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available to preorder now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book; we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We, is a book for leaders who want to improve― at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3NrQulV
The Passionpreneur: Unleash the Entrepreneurial Spirit of a True Leader with Moustafa Hamwi
This week on People First!, Morag chats with Moustafa Hamwi, a bestselling author who's an expert in a wide range of fields, from executive coaching to yoga and adventure sports.
They delve deep into the world of the "passionpreneur," exploring how passion + purpose unleashes the entrepreneurial spirit of a true leader, why so many people struggle to find their spark, why passion and skill go hand-in-hand, and how you can discover what truly ignites your fire.
Episode Chapters:
04:30 - Why do so many people struggle to find their spark?
10:14 - The importance of aligning passion with skill for success.
15:20 - Identifying and overcoming hidden obstacles that block passion and purpose
23:00 - A powerful approach to self-discovery: taking a step back, healing, and launching yourself forward.
27:30 - Dealing with the fear of negative consequences that hold us back.
Bonus Content for all Listeners...
Moustafa offers free copies of his books and other resources on his website to help you overcome challenges. Go to moustafa.com/slingshot and use the code PEOPLE to download your bonus pack! Enjoy reading...
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!
And...be sure to grab our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available to preorder now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book; we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We, is a book for leaders who want to improve― at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3NrQulV
Glad We Met! The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings with Steven Rogelberg
Tired of unproductive meetings? This week, we're joined by Steven Rogelberg, a leading expert on meeting effectiveness from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Steven shares research-backed strategies to transform your meetings from time-wasters to efficient, engaging, and inclusive experiences for everyone. While achieving meeting nirvana might be a stretch, Steven will show you how to leverage science to make your meetings significantly better.
Episode Chapters:
06:55 - In meetings so much, why is it that they suck?
12:20 - Rebooting 1:1s at work: how to tie 1:1s to values
18:17 - Core questions approach in 1:1s
23:24 - 1:1s are tools for genuine connections
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!
And...be sure to grab our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available to preorder now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book; we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We is a book for leaders who want to improve― at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3NrQulV
In Her Own Voice, A Woman's Rise to CEO with Jennifer McCollum
This week, Morag and Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Linkage, a SHRM company, discuss her career journey, research, and her book In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO: Overcoming Hurdles to Change the Face of Leadership.
Episode Chapters:
0:00 - Show Open
1:50 - Growing Up in Europe
5:28 - Why this book; why now?
10:20 - Understanding clear roles people play in leadership
16:59 - How the inner critic shows up for women
20:12 - Biases and limiting beliefs
23:50 - Getting humble to say I need help
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!
And...be sure to grab our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available to preorder now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book; we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We is a book for leaders who want to improve―at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3NrQulV
Unleashing the Power of Executive Coaching with Scott Osman & Jacquelyn Lane
This week, Morag, Scott Osman, and Jacquelyn E. Lane from the 100 Coaches Agency discuss guiding
ideals that can propel a leader’s impact far beyond themselves.
Episode Chapters:
0:00 - Show Open
1:50 - Growing Up
6:28 - Jacquelyn's Realization: Everything is About People
9:13 - Leadership is Collaboration
13:02 - Inspiration Behind Becoming Coachable
16:30 - Being Open to Change, Taking Actions
21:23 - The Correct Answer is Always Thank You!
29:45 - Conclusion and Wrap
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!
And...be sure to grab our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) Hardcover is available to preorder now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book, we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We is a book for leaders who want to improve―at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3NrQulV