In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, Catherine Ripley speaks with Sandy Harvey, President and Chief Inclusion Strategist at Exodus Consulting Group. They discuss the importance of community and networking, Sandy's journey into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the evolving landscape of leadership in today's workplace. 

The conversation highlights the significance of trust, accountability, and culture in organizations, as well as the personal challenges Sandy faced as a breast cancer survivor. Sandy also shares insights from her newly released book, 'The Inclusion Architecture Blueprint,' aimed at transforming workplace culture through effective DEI strategies.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Symplicity Conversations

03:00The Importance of Community and Networking

06:11 Sandy's Journey into DEI and Leadership

09:09 High-Performing Leadership in Today's Workplace

12:04 Building Trust and Accountability in Teams

15:03 Transforming Workplace Culture

17:48 Self-Awareness and Personal Accountability

20:53 Resilience and Personal Stories

24:01 Sandy's Cancer Journey and Advocacy

26:45 The Launch of Sandy's Book

29:47 Dreaming Big and Overcoming Obstacles

33:03 Conclusion and Call to Action