This week, we are joined by Stacey A. Gordon for Episode 17 of Project Elevate! Leading at the intersection of diversity, inclusion, and workplace culture, in her role as Executive Advisor and Diversity Strategist, Stacey Gordon coaches and counsels executive leaders on DEI strategies for the business, while offering a no-nonsense approach to education for the broader employee population. Stacey’s book,
UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work debuted at #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Release list and is also available at Barnes & Nobles, and wherever books are sold. Stacey is the creator of the second most viewed course across the LinkedIn learning platform, surpassing more than 1 million unique learners, which also includes her popular resume course. Her unconscious bias course has been translated into at least four languages and she has worked with people managers and executive leaders from companies such as American Express, ADP, Kia Motors, Hewlett Packard, Walmart, GE and many others to deliver notable sessions that support their D&I efforts. She earned her MBA from Pepperdine University Business School and her SHRM-SCP certification, as well as the SHRM Inclusive Workplace Culture Credential.
Tammy and Stacey address the current discourse surrounding diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It seems that we have identified the problems relating to equity in the corporate world, but where are the solutions? Stacey takes us through her unique framework for promoting diversity and inclusion in any workplace culture: Awareness, Alignment, and Action. This model allows her clients to go from collecting data to achieving change through tangible action items. Stacey also dives into unconscious bias and psychological safety as guiding principles for her DEI consulting work.
This week’s motivational message from our guest was to reach out to somebody that you don’t normally talk to and get past the assumption that you’ve made about them.
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The Unconscious Bias LinkedIn Course
UNBIAS: Adressing Unconscious Bias at Work helps you understand concepts of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, shows you how to identify bias, and provides you with the tools for actively removing barriers and ensuring equity throughout your organization. Written by Stacey Gordon—CEO of Rework Work, a company on a mission to reduce bias in global talent acquisition and management—this real-world handbook offers step-by-step guidance on creating workplace cultures where employees feel they belong.
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