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In this episode, "How to Lead When It Feels Like the World Is Burning Down," Joanna talks about the importance of leadership that is both self-reflective and team-focused, as leaders do the hard work of maintaining racial equity commitments in an anti-DEI climate.
Joanna provides insights into current anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) movements and their implications for the workplace. Additionally, she points to the power of structural storytelling as a tool to shift anti-DEI narratives toward more honest stories. This 15-minute episode emphasizes the importance of self-care for leaders, supporting teams in uncertain times, and leveraging the power of storytelling to highlight racism's role in shaping the current moment.
Key Takeaways:
1. Self-Care for Leaders: Joanna emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize self-care in the face of collective uncertainty.
- Maintaining personal practices through coaching, meditation, or therapy is crucial for leaders to continue showing up effectively for their teams.
2. Supporting Teams in Disruptive Times: Leaders should consider how to best connect with their teams.
- Joanna prompts leaders to assess how they are present for their staff and plan forward to build team resilience.
3. Power of Structural Storytelling: Highlighting research on media narratives, Joanna stresses the importance of storytelling that names systems and structures rather than individual blame.
- This strategy not only brings to light the underlying systems of privilege but also serves as a powerful tool to create narratives that counter the lies in the public sphere.
Resources Mentioned:
Here is a list of resources mentioned in the episode.
Why So Many Organizations Stay White - by Dr. Victor Ray [article from the Harvard Business Review, November 19, 2019]
Let's Get REAL: How to Overcome the Most Common Leadership Challenges | S3, Ep 9 [podcast episode]
Great Work: Do What Matters Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else - by Dr. Amanda J. Crowell [book]
The Collaborative on Media & Messaging for Health and Social Policy
and the communications research Joanna referenced in the episode. [article]
Race in the Workplace - a newsletter that provides the resources and help you need to lead organizational change delivered to you weekly [newsletter]
To Take Action:
If you learned even one thing you didn't know before listening to the episode, leave me a + review on Apple Podcasts. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
If you liked this episode, you will LOVE my Race in the Workplace newsletter. Check it out here: https://newsletter.stameystreet.com/
Want to learn more about my work with leaders? Visit stameystreet.com
About Your Host
Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott is an organizational development consultant who helps leaders of nonprofits, philanthropies, and businesses create workplaces that work for everyone.
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By Dr. Joanna Shoffner ScottIn this episode, "How to Lead When It Feels Like the World Is Burning Down," Joanna talks about the importance of leadership that is both self-reflective and team-focused, as leaders do the hard work of maintaining racial equity commitments in an anti-DEI climate.
Joanna provides insights into current anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) movements and their implications for the workplace. Additionally, she points to the power of structural storytelling as a tool to shift anti-DEI narratives toward more honest stories. This 15-minute episode emphasizes the importance of self-care for leaders, supporting teams in uncertain times, and leveraging the power of storytelling to highlight racism's role in shaping the current moment.
Key Takeaways:
1. Self-Care for Leaders: Joanna emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize self-care in the face of collective uncertainty.
- Maintaining personal practices through coaching, meditation, or therapy is crucial for leaders to continue showing up effectively for their teams.
2. Supporting Teams in Disruptive Times: Leaders should consider how to best connect with their teams.
- Joanna prompts leaders to assess how they are present for their staff and plan forward to build team resilience.
3. Power of Structural Storytelling: Highlighting research on media narratives, Joanna stresses the importance of storytelling that names systems and structures rather than individual blame.
- This strategy not only brings to light the underlying systems of privilege but also serves as a powerful tool to create narratives that counter the lies in the public sphere.
Resources Mentioned:
Here is a list of resources mentioned in the episode.
Why So Many Organizations Stay White - by Dr. Victor Ray [article from the Harvard Business Review, November 19, 2019]
Let's Get REAL: How to Overcome the Most Common Leadership Challenges | S3, Ep 9 [podcast episode]
Great Work: Do What Matters Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else - by Dr. Amanda J. Crowell [book]
The Collaborative on Media & Messaging for Health and Social Policy
and the communications research Joanna referenced in the episode. [article]
Race in the Workplace - a newsletter that provides the resources and help you need to lead organizational change delivered to you weekly [newsletter]
To Take Action:
If you learned even one thing you didn't know before listening to the episode, leave me a + review on Apple Podcasts. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
If you liked this episode, you will LOVE my Race in the Workplace newsletter. Check it out here: https://newsletter.stameystreet.com/
Want to learn more about my work with leaders? Visit stameystreet.com
About Your Host
Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott is an organizational development consultant who helps leaders of nonprofits, philanthropies, and businesses create workplaces that work for everyone.