The Equipped for Change® Podcast

The process of change requires a "shift" in order for long-term success. Unless we idenfity ways of connecting with and teaching others to form new ways of thinking, there can be no new ways of being and doing. Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides insights on how you can identify and leverage the power of the teachable moment to create true transformation and long-lasting change.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion do not just happen overnight. In order for your organization to establsh sound approaches and create a culture that values everyone and promotes equity and belonging, you have to commit to the process. Atena Hensch joins us to discuss the journey of DEI and how organizations can effectively work towards creating a truly equitable environment for all employees.

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Privilege is about power. Those who have it (even if it's through no effort of their own), have a responsibility to use it when it comes to impacting and influencing change. Listen in as we outline five things that you can do as an ally to wield your privilege and influence change.

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Difficult conversations are never "fun". They can be tense, intense, challenging, contentious and downright exhausting. But if we are truly serious and committed to the process of change, we have to be open to having difficult conversations. Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides three steps to having difficult conversations that will help you move things forward.

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Words have power. When you read "Giraffe Pimp" what immediately came to mind? That's right, you have a vision of a giraffe dressed like a pimp in your head right now don't you? So if something as simple as "giraffe pimp" has changed your thoughts and influenced your mood, what else can we do with the words that we speak? Today's episode is a mic-side chat where we talk honestly and candidly about our own "giraffe pimp" moments. Listen in and then share your thoughts.

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Dynamic organizations are created by recruting and hiring dynamic people. You can't create agile, innovative companies without being open to examing all of your processes differently--including recruiting and hiring. Our organizational model includes a very traditional way of recruiting and onboarding talent. But what if we were to shift our way of recruiting new people to support a new way of creating dynamic organizations? Join our guest Divan Gamaliel as he shares insights on the way we we should shift our way of recruiting and creating dynamic organizations.

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Crisis and unexpected change highlights who you really are at your core. It shines a light on the parts of you that you may have tried to hide from yourself and the world. So how to we change who we show up as if we don't like it? What steps are there to take that will equip us to be our best selves--even in the midst of uncertainty? Join Keisha A Rivers as she talks about how change impacts us and how we can create an approach that will equip us to show up fully, authentically and in ways that create success.

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As we find ourselves relying more on technology to stay in touch, it begs the question of whether we can build true connections in a remote environment. Whether you're working from home, connecting with others personally or trying to forge new networks, forming and nurturing relationships when you're not face to face can be a challenge. Join our guest Shalini Nag as she provides insights, tips and action steps that you can take to ensure that your relationships are successful and sustainable--regardless of where you're located.

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No one wants to "quit". We have attached so many preconceived notions to the idea of 'giving up' that makes us feel like we're a failure. But what if saying "I quit" WASN'T failing? What if giving yourself permission to "quit" was really giving yourself permission to pivot? Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the layman's definition of insanity. Making an informed decision to pivot, shift and do things differently because what you were doing wasn't working is called smart thinking. In this episode Keisha A Rivers delves into the ways in which we need to shift our thinking, reset our perspective and give ourselves permission to say "I quit!".

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No matter what the industry, leaders at one point or another have asked themselves "why aren't we more successful?" If we examine the history of companies and organizations, we can inevitably point to instances where success has seemed elusive and a shift was required. Today we're faced with yet another shift--a forced change that has caused companies large and small to rethink the way business must be done. The need to pivot, adapt and shift is widespread, but with so much uncertainty in a world dominated by COVID-19 concerns, it's hard to know exactly what is the right path. How do organizations bounce back from widespread unforeseen change? How to they create opportunities when faced with chaos? What is the best way not only to adapt in the short term, but to transform that will lead to long-term success? Our guest, Norman Wolfe provides insights and shares his model of transforming businesses to create extraordinary results by creating a living organization.

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