In this episode, Bethaney unpacks the basic theoretical assumptions of Critical Race Theory (CRT), why they matter, and how they help us build toward increased diversity in our workplaces and communities. If you've heard the term but have no real sense of what it means, you're not alone. This episode is for you!

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Hey hey! In this episode of The Diversity Gap Academy we are unpacking the differences between stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination and the four dimensions of racism. Listen in to get a refresher on how these practices are at work in your life and leadership.

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In this episode, Bethaney unpacks a tool you can use to interrogate your race-related stories in every day life. She shares 6-7 questions you can use to reflect on race-related memories and experiences, and drives the point home by working through one of her own race-related narratives in real-time.

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In this lesson, Bethaney unpacks four aspects of race and invites us to increase the nuance and curiosity we bring to how we identify ourselves and others.

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The *way* we pursue change is just as important as the *why.* In this episode, Bethaney reviews and closes out the culture series. You'll get a recap of every lesson in the series, as well as some perspectives on how to slow down enough to evaluate *how* you're pursuing change. The tools we use to pursue cultural change are important! Listen in to hear why.

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In this episode of The Diversity Gap Academy, we unpack how making villains of others limits our ability to embody the changes we are seeking the most. In this episode, our organizational change work gets personal. Listen in and answer four powerful questions to help you put today's lesson at work in your everyday life.

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In this special release, in anticipation of Black History Month, Bethaney shares a reading from Howard Thurman's "Deep is the Hunger."

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We continue our culture series as we dive into villain narratives and the "problem" woman of color in the workplace. Popularized by research done by the Centre for Community Organizations in Montreal, this episode unpacks a common experience women of color navigate in majority white-led organizations. This topic is important for any of us who aspire to create more diverse organizational cultures. Check it out!

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Are your values "normal" or are they tied to your personal culture and preferences? In this lesson, we talk about organizational values and employee performance evaluations. Are your standards for "good performance" tied to your personal opinions about how people "should be"? Or are they tied to actual work products and outcomes? Listen in as Bethaney shares some personal stories and perspectives on this topic.

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In this episode of The Diversity Gap Academy, we continue in our culture series, unpacking the tensions of organizational origin stories and what it takes to challenge them well. Listen in to learn more about the importance of understanding your organization's hero narratives and how they help or hurt your diversity efforts.

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