Leaders of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and employees together can contribute to creating an inclusive culture and it all starts with being kind to others. In this interview with Raquel Daniels, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer at HCSC talks with host Natalie Benamou about her career journey and making an impact.

Raquel Daniels believes that kindness is one of the key components to diversity, equity and inclusion. In this podcast interview, Raquel discusses what equity truly means, how inclusion happens at the organizational level, and how simple acts like saying 'Hello' can have a ripple effect on the world around us.

Join in and learn how your act of kindness will have a big impact on the world.

3 Ways To Create an Inclusive Culture:

• Say Hello: It is a big word that really makes people feel you care.
• Ask What is Your Experience? Be curious about people you encounter.
• Say Good Morning: You never know how that will lift someone up.

"How can I serve and create relationships with people who are underrepresented. How do I form human connections that are mutually beneficial? It is all about the nuance to really think about we understand people's unique circumstances." - Raquel Daniels

How Leaders Can Ensure Everyone Feels Included

• When we understand there is a different a need and we incorporate it, an individual feels welcomed.
• Inclusion is going to be the super power for all leaders
• The more curious we are, the more we strive, and get to know people
• Leaders have the greatest opportunity to be thoughtful in the way we connect with our teams

Everything Starts With Kindness

• How do we create space for people to be authentically who they are?
• It starts with a handshake
• The little things is a really big deal. We take it for granted.
• The opportunity begins with 'Hello'

How To Move Past Hello

• Your Contribution doesn't have to be big
• We each have the ability to impact others

->What Does The Future Hold: DEI is now a business pillar in organizations and it will lead to positive outcomes.

"Diversity Equity and Inclusion is for all of us...We continue to ensure the conversation to apply and broadening of the conversation

The goal of many organizations, is to have DEI embedded in their culture."- Raquel Daniels

Join us March 8th: For Our Embrace Equity Panel featuring Raquel Daniels: https://evt.to/aissaemsw

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