In this episode, Nolan and special guest co-host Colleen McCreary delve into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with Mita Mallick of Carta. Mita is the Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta and the author of Reimagine Inclusion. They discuss the benefits of cross-cultural marketing, how DEI roles aren't set up for success in tech companies, inclusion as a business driver, and successful career succession planning.

Want more Colleen? Check out her DEI Roundtable episode here (https://hrheretics.substack.com/p/colleen-mccreary-on-layoffs-m-and-7cb) and our 3rd ever episode interviewing Colleen about her career ups and downs (https://hrheretics.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=39tmjr)

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TIMESTAMPS:

* (00:00) Introduction 

* (01:09) Welcome to HR Heretics

* (01:31) Intro to Mita Malik

* (02:56) Shout Out to HR Brew https://bit.ly/hrbrew

* (04:00) Mita's Book Reimagine Inclusion

* (05:42) Mita's Career in DEI

* (08:52) The Importance of Inclusion in Business

* (14:37) Sponsor: Attio

* (15:40) Measuring Success of Inclusion

* (20:54) The Role of Leadership in Diversity

* (28:55) The Myth of Meritocracy

* (30:02) Realities of Career Progression

* (31:36) Talent Management

* (34:59) The Importance of Honest Feedback

* (38:12) The Role of Inclusion in Competitive Advantage

* (49:05) The Impact of Generational Shifts on Workplace Norms

* (49:55) Wrap

LINKS:

Mita Mallick’s book Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace

KEEP UP WITH MITA, COLLEEN, NOLAN, + KELLI ON LINKEDIN

Mita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/

Colleen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmccrearychiefpplofficer/

Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/

Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/

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