This conversation explores the origins of racial social dynamics, the rise of conservative media, the decline of bipartisanship, and the fragmentation in society. It emphasizes the need for a unifying vision and the lack of strong leadership in the current political climate. The role of CEOs in healing the nation and the practices of purposeful leadership are discussed, along with the importance of diversity in organizations and the challenges of diversity and inclusion. The personal journey of unlearning toxic masculinity and accessing the fullness of masculinity are explored, as well as the influence of football culture. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of inner work for men and resources for further exploration.

Takeaways

• The decline of bipartisanship and the rise of conservative media have contributed to the fragmentation of society.
• CEOs have a crucial role in healing the nation and creating a unifying vision.
• Purposeful leadership practices, including empowering individuals to discover their purpose and nurturing relationships within the organization, can lead to positive change.
• Diversity and inclusion are essential for organizations to reflect the diversity of society and function effectively.
• Men's work and the exploration of masculinity are important for personal growth and societal transformation.

Chapters

00:00 The Origins of Racial Social Dynamics

02:38 The Rise of Conservative Media

03:20 The Decline of Bipartisanship

04:26 Fragmentation in Society

05:44 The Need for a Unifying Vision

09:09 The Lack of Strong Leadership

11:37 The Role of CEOs in Healing the Nation

13:51 Practices of Purposeful Leadership

15:43 The Importance of Diversity in Organizations

18:24 Creating Diversity in Hiring

21:31 The Challenges of Diversity and Inclusion

23:27 Personal Journey of Unlearning Toxic Masculinity

25:28 Accessing the Fullness of Masculinity

29:46 The Influence of Football Culture

34:08 The Importance of Inner Work for Men

35:02 The Growth of Men's Work

39:49 Navigating Traditional Gender Roles

41:37 Closing Thoughts and Resources

About Brandon:

Brandon is a Best-selling Author & Keynote Speaker, Founder of UnityLabs.

Most companies struggle to develop an inclusive and purpose-driven culture, build camaraderie for their remote and hybrid teams and embed DEI into their beliefs, behaviors and business logic. The result? They lose great people, the word gets out and they have trouble hiring.

Unity Lab helps employees activate their purpose at work and empower them to build authentic relationships, no matter where they work.

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