oin Dixie Crawford and Sam Johnson in this impactful session of the Impact Policy Podcast, where they delve into the profound necessities and strategies within organizational cultural changes. They discuss the intricacies of building long-term effective relationships and the importance of cultural capability in corporate settings.

- Dixie discusses the slow yet essential process of cultural change in organizations and the need for a focus on impactful, long-term outcomes rather than short-term numeric goals.

- The challenges and poor practices in the reconciliation action plan (RAP) process, such as disrespect and blatant racism from senior leaders, are examined.

- Real experiences with racism and how they shape personal and professional engagement in tough conversations about cultural issues are shared.

- The significance of leaders in setting new standards and leading changes, particularly regarding racism in various environments, is highlighted.

- Dixie emphasizes the role of ongoing engagement beyond the development stage to build relationships, help understand limitations, and support the leadership team’s capacity for better cultural understanding and practices within organizations.

00:00 Reconciliation evolution in business and social impact.

09:57 Organizational reconciliation and motivation for Reconciliation Action Plans.

12:15 Understanding purpose is crucial for effective leadership.

19:59 Long-term impact, B Corp certification, cultural shift.

22:30 Experienced disrespect due to race, demands respect.

29:07 Choosing conversations wisely in the face of violence.

34:36 Recognize power, influence, and set new standards.

39:13 Encouraging organizations to adapt and innovate methods.

46:06 Long-term client relationships through development and implementation.

53:18 Rap working groups need diverse skills and influence.

56:02 Support proactive Indigenous inclusion in organizational operations.

59:55 Challenging clients, meaningful impact, and rap interview.

01:06:08 Started with little, evolved into successful entrepreneur.

01:14:06 Devoted time and effort to meaningful project.

01:19:11 Supporting community through charity and business success.

01:20:50 Giving back to community for life-changing help.

01:27:41 I have no regrets, family shapes me.

01:32:32 Creating curated content on social media for learning.

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