Breaking Barriers

Many organizations know little to nothing about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s). For those that do, they often do not consider their value when leveraged in an organization truly dedicated to cultural change. Therefore, there is minimal strategic investment in these institutions as another option in the talent acquisition toolbox. Why is this happening, and what can be done to change the status quo?

We invite Fields Jackson, an expert DEI&B in the corporate world to chop it up about this topic and much more.

Fields Jackson has worked with countless organizations on diversity and inclusion initiatives, and has insight on diversity trends of many corporations. During this episode, Fields talks about the value HBCUs can bring to businesses committed to DEI&B, and shares how many corporations lack the competency to access them effectively.

Fields offers a unique way to talk about diversity even with the most extreme thinkers. He gives a “stepping on your neck” example of a conversion he was part of about George Floyd.

If you want hear some real talk about what is important when it comes to an organization’s DEI&B journey and how to build relationships with DEI&B consultants, then you will want to dig into this amazing episode.

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Enough was enough, I just broke. You are the wife of a Black man, the mother of a Black man. DEI doesn't mean that you stop being you. Learn how to look at the emotional capital you invest so that you can be present without hurting yourself.

Dr.Nika White

Dr. Nika White is a national authority and fearless advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an award-winning management and leadership consultant, keynote speaker, published author, and executive practitioner for DEI efforts across business, government, non-profit, and education, Dr. White helps organizations break barriers and integrate diversity into their business frameworks. Her work has led to her designation by Forbes as a Top10 D&I Trailblazer and a Forbes Books Author.

The heart of Dr. White’s work addresses the ability to create transformative environments with intentionality around inclusion. She helps create professional spaces where people can collaborate through a lens of compassion, empathy, and understanding. Dr. White is the author of two books: “The Intentional Inclusionist®” and “Next Level Inclusionist: Transforming Your Work and Yourself for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Success" with a third book published by Forbes Books scheduled to release in September of 2022, entitled, Inclusion Uncomplicated: A Transformative Guide to Simplify DEI.

Dr. Whites Books:

Inclusion Uncomplicated: A Transformative Guide To Simplify DEI

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Next Level Inclusionist: Transform Your Work and Yourself for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Success

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The Intentional Inclustionist

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You have never implemented DEI&B initiatives into your work culture and do not know where to start? The truth is, it's ok if you don't have everything together. DEI&B requires focus and effort just like any other area of your business.

You don't want to be like all those Box Warriors, right? Where there is a ton of effort and momentum in the beginning of your DEI&B journey, but once the “training” and “continuing education” boxes are checked, things slow down and everyone goes back to business as usual. This is one of the biggest mistakes that organizations make–thinking that a DEI&B change is about training and workshops.

No training program and no workshop is going to have a lasting impact on DEI&B in your organization until those who make up your culture begin to look inside themselves and begin to change their mindsets.

Send your DEI&B questions to [email protected],

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“Now more than ever, people are resistant to being put into boxes. They don't want to be labeled. We want them to fit in those little boxes, be able to organize/categorize them as well as implement them. They just…”

As leaders, we need to be mindful of how people enter into our organizations. In the world of social media, using diversity as a mask for your real problems will only help you as a leader or organization feel better but your current people will still leave because they don't feel like they belong. The transparency is inevitable, so do you want it to be with your team or on Glassdoor?

During this episode, we explore these conversions and more to help you navigate the challenges.

Chris Armstrong is a Certified Diversity Executive, Certified Master Facilitator, and ICF Certified Coach who specializes in culture change, equity, belonging advocacy and transformation.

He is highly sought after for his unique facilitation skills and his ability to influence root change. He has facilitated more than 5,000 off site, culture sessions, and emotional intelligence sessions over the past decade. Including Charlottesville Race Riots and George Floyd killing in Minneapolis.

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Vince Brantley was the culture executive of the Defense Intelligence Agency. Vince was responsible for developing, implementing strategies focused on resolving root challenges of the organizational culture. Over his 28 year career in the United States Army events attained the rank of Sergeant Major. He's a Trained Master Facilitator and Trained Diversity Executive.

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Both Chris Armstrong and Vince Brantley are co-authors of:

“Everything I Need to Unlearn, I Learned in Kindergarten (and Other Places Along the Way)”

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“Unmasking the Culture Culprit: Getting to the Root of What Ails Us”

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To learn more about Veritas Culture, visit veritasculture.com or follow them on social media.

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Nick Ford is a Manager Partner at Top RANK. He is a Certified Diversity Executive, Certified Culture Facilitator, and Certified Culture Assessor.

Anthony Arrington is a Manager Partner at Top RANK. He is a Certified Diversity Executive, Certified Diversity to Belonging Facilitator, and Certified Culture Assessor.

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Send your DEI&B questions to [email protected]

The founders of Veritas Culture Chris Armstrong and Vince Brantly share their knowledge on the challenges of measuring DEI&B.

"We acknowledge it's difficult to measure but what's hard to ignore is what we call collective and representative regard." -Chris Armstrong

This podcast is Presented by Kirkwood Community College and Hosted by Top RANK Talent Solutions.

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