The Equipped for Change® Podcast

We've all heard it and done it....a new year rolls around and chants of "New Year, New Me" abound. But what's REALLY new about you? How are you holding yourself accountable to be better? What steps are you taking towards REAL, sustainable growth? Join Keisha A Rivers as she asks some hard questions to get you to change your mindset so you can master your success in the new year.

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Change is a process that begins with an event. But how many times have we gone through the process only to miss the lessons that are right in front of us? Tune in as Keisha A Rivers shares three tips to help you identify the lessons and apply them to your circumstances to create success.

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If 2020 has taught us nothing else, it has shown us that change is inevitable. Change is a constant. The way in which we react to change is important, but instead of reacting why not get ready? Join Keisha A Rivers as she shares 3 ways you can shift your direction to get ready for change that will equip you for success.

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Inclusion isn't just a concept, it's an action word. What does it look like to create a truly inclusive environment? How do you ensure that you are working towards implementing all of the strategies, best practices and information that you've been hearing? Tune in as Keisha Rivers outlines specific steps of what to do and shares the foundational key to "getting inclusion right" that most people miss.

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Many SAY they want change, expect change or even need change. But do you BELEIVE in change? Do you believe in yourself, the actions and others in our journey of transformation? Tune in as Keisha A Rivers provides food for thought, insights, strategies, do's and don'ts when it comes to determining whether you are setting yourself up for successful, sustainable change.

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When organizations want to go from good to great to exceptional, what's the secret sauce? How do you ensure that you're on the right track to creating a culture and community that moves the needle and gets sustainable results? Our guest Dr. Shalini Nag is a firm believer in the limitless potential of people united by a common goal. She has experienced this first-hand in her work with over 85 organizations worldwide. Listen in as she provides proven strategies and outlines specific actions you can take to move your organization from great to exceptional.

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We live in a microwave society where everyone is screaming "Give it to me FASTER!". So what does that mean for making decisions and preparing ourselves to be equipped for change? If no one has any patience for the process, how to we make real progress? Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides three strategies that you can implement when making a decision about whether to capitailize on building momentum and doing it fast--or to think it through and do it right. (Hint: the solution isn't mutually exclusive!)

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Leadership practices tout how leaders need to be effective, responsible, ethical, authentic and collaborative (among other characteristics), but when it comes down to it, are we putting more emphasis on policy or personality? Join Keisha A Rivers as she discusses the double-standard that we have when it comes to the roles and responsbilities of leaders in different arenas and what it means for us to live up to our responsibilities as followers.

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Changed actions begin with being open to having a conversation and exchanging ideas and new information. We all know people who are willing to "have the conversation", but aren't really open to actual change. In order to position ourselves for better, we have to adjust our beliefs, our mindset and our actions. Join Keisha A. Rivers as she discusses the top 5 things you have to consider when being open to change.

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When dealing with issues that come up, it's easy to want to take an action--any action. But is what you're doing real change or misdirection? Are you dealing with the REAL issues, asking the RIGHT questions and preparing for REAL results? Join Keisha A Rivers as she identifies 3 steps to ensuring that your organization and leadership is focusing on the right things in order to get the right results.

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