I love reading books related to Diversity and Inclusion.
Find out why other times I hate it.
Here are some key messages from this episode:

Why I think many DEI books are Ghost written
The Phantom Author I think I encountered
How DEI authors fill out low content books

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Here are some key takeaways from this episode:
I love learning from books to share with you 
“I was always encouraged to read books as a kid, not in a “Read this or else way” But in a read about what you want kind of way”
It’s not always easy 
“Given my bias and preferences, reading these books can be difficult for a number of reasons”
I’m looking for other creative ways to use books to support you 
“We’re at an all time high in terms of the impact we’re having on everyday leaders. We get messages every week that bring tears to my eyes.”
Here are some resources so you can go deeper:
There are things that books can’t teach you
Check out these related episodes of the show:
Acting White [Book Review]
The Transgender Issue: An Argument For Justice
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1.     Work with me 1:1 
2.     Get Practical Book Insights 
3.     Get our Free Email Course 
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Why I Love and Hate Diversity & Inclusion Books

Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey, every week we inform and educate using applied research and thought leadership   Get your pen and paper ready because this is one of the world’s most valuable resources to help you on your Inclusion journey.  We provide book reviews, research breakdowns, explainers, opinion pieces, interviews and much more   We’re on a mission to help a million people like you to make your workplace more inclusive   To continue the conversation join us on Linkedin: The Element of Inclusion Community

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If you’re like me, you like to get to the point fast.
Find out how I do it with my clients.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– Distinguishing between claims, assumptions and hypotheses
– How I shortcut insights for my clients
– How to use evidence to avoid distractions
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
What evidence do you have to support this?
“That puts you ahead of 95 maybe 96% of the people I’ve encountered on this issue. “
What evidence do you have to support this? 
“A useful way to think about qualitative research is 4 key things.”
What do people who disagree with you think? 
“What about the people who are reasonable. Open minded. Know what you know. But completely disagree?“
Check out these resources
The 30 Second Short Cut I Teach My Clients To Dodge DEI MisInformation
 

3 Critical Questions To Navigate Inclusion Issues Quickly

Dealing with Diversity and Inclusion is not easy because everyone is so convincing.
Find out how I avoid DEI misinformation in 30 seconds
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– How I avoid the confusion of DEI
– My 2 Step Formula that saves me weeks
– Key areas where I have no evidence
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
A claim is a statement that a person wants you to believe is true. Is fact, is reality. 
“Those are claims. I want you to believe those statements are true.”
Assumptions typically reflect a belief, experience or ideas that a person has
“That’s an assumption. Based on my experience, working with people like you”
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for what happened in the past or what will happen in the future. 
“My hypothesis is I get to help everyone. I can help everyone”
Check out these resources
Crafting an identity: an examination of the lived experiences of minority racial and ethnic individuals in the workplace
3 Common Errors Keeping You From An Inclusive Workplace
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1.      Work with me 1:1
2.     Get Practical Book Insights
3.     Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

The 30 Second Short Cut I Teach My Clients To Dodge DEI MisInformation

Pretend you are responsible for Inclusion where you work.
Find out about 3 Common errors keeping you from an Inclusive workplace
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– Why the Fallacy Problem of Diversity and Inclusion is so common
– How to avoid the Proxy Problem of Diversity and Inclusion
– How to recognise the Propaganda Problem of Diversity and Inclusion
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
A fallacy is an error or a flaw in reasoning 
“they take the evidence but the reasoning behind the use of that evidence is flawed.”
False proxies are unrelated to the thing we want to observe. 
“A proxy is a variable we observe when the variable we’re really interested is difficult to observe. “
Propaganda is half-truths, or lie designed to influence public opinion
“Propaganda is often disguised as education.”
Check out these resources
The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1.      Work with me 1:1
2.     Get Practical Book Insights
3.     Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

3 Common Errors Keeping You From An Inclusive Workplace

If you’re responsible for people.  You’re responsible for Inclusion
Find out about 8 proven practices for People Leaders to achieve Inclusion
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– Why you need to give people a reason to work with you
– Why having a budget won’t solve all your problems
– How these 8 steps get my clients results
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
Getting organised is a crucial part of Evidence Based Inclusion 
“Evidence Based Inclusion means you benefit from expertise of others as well as yourself.”
Evidence Based Inclusion doesn’t mean you need a PhD. 
“People respond to support and recognition. That’s not insight. That should be standard.”
Keep it simple, keep it moving, and keep improving.
“You have no idea how effective that is.”
Check out these resources
HR Coffee Time Podcast 
Here are 8 practices I use with People Leaders to make Inclusion achievable.
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1.      Work with me 1:1
2.     Get Practical Book Insights
3.     Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

8 Proven Practices for People Leaders to Achieve Inclusion

I’m going to talk about myself in a way that’s unusual to me.
Find out about 9 milestones on my personal Inclusion Journey
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– How I quit my job to live on a tropical island
– Why being from Ilford informs my perspective
– How a magazine article changed my life
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
I don’t like to talk about myself but I wanted to share more about my journey 
“I don’t spend much time talking about myself. But I recently shared something on LinkedIn that got a lot of interest”
My mission to help you is informed by my upbringing and a deeper legacy 
“I come from a legacy of service and contribution. It’s been going on for generations, centuries.”
I’m making contributions to help you make contributions 
“I make powerful contributions for my clients.
I make powerful contributions for the industry.
I make powerful contributions for you.”
Check out these resources
Crafting an identity: an examination of the lived experiences of minority racial and ethnic individuals in the workplace
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1.      Work with me 1:1
2.     Get Practical Book Insights
3.     Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

Why I Love and Hate Diversity & Inclusion Books

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