Workplace Diversity

Justin Pogue is an award-winning author and real estate consultant based on San Jose, California. His book, "Rental Secrets" has already helped so many people around the country. Fox news, the Mercury News, SF Gate, Realtor.com, and Apartment Therapy have all featured his insights for the benefit of their audiences. Since 2003, he has developed and managed Apartments, Rental Homes, and Student Housing across United States. Justin holds a degree in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania as well as an MBA at University of Virginia Darden School.

In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and Justin Pogue discuss:

• Reaching out to people when not included
• Strategies that can get you included and noticed
• Inclusive resources for finding success as a beginner
• The two parts to inclusion

Key Takeaways:

• There are some situations where you really have to stop waiting for yourself to be included, and open that door yourself.
• Make yourself available. Arrive early in meetings and don't rush to leave by the end, use that time to network with others.
• If you're working for somebody, the money they're paying you is an investment. They are investing in you.
• Letting the "victim mindset" take over you prevents you from creating and re-creating and moving on to that next step.

"Inclusion - there's two parts. There's others wanting to include you and there's also you coming to the table with drive, ambition, interest and all of that." - Justin Pogue

Get Justin's Book, Rental Secrets here: https://www.amazon.com/Rental-Secrets-Reduce-Quality-Communities/dp/1543978479

1 Min. book trailer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Mh5iYXEhz1Y

Connect with Justin Pogue:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rentalsecret

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rentalsecrets/

Website: https://rentalsecrets.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justincpogue

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KEY WORDS:

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla

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David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris (all five names for the ancestors) is the son of Bien & DP, grandson of Ruth & Yolando and Ruth & Jesse. As the Founder of Amplify RJ, he is building a digital platform to share the philosophy, practices, and values of Restorative Justice. Now living in "Los Angelish" with his wife Wendy, he leans on the training from his elders and his experiences doing Restorative Justice work in Chicago schools, community, and criminal legal settings to share knowledge and create experiences that help folks across the world understand Restorative Justice as a relationship centered-way of being, not merely a program for addressing harm. Outside of RJ, he's always down to talk NBA basketball, gourmet doughnuts, or explore the fundamental nature of reality.

In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris discuss:

• The dark origin of the word "diversity" and its resonance to our modern world
• Indegenous values of interconnection
• Restorative justice: what it's all about
• Inequality and marginalization

Key Takeaways:

• If you're creating a system of "diversity" in your company to improve profit, power and reputation without the desire to actually make people feel like they belong, that's hypocrisy and that doesn't build relationships that are rooted in equity and trust.
• Restorative justice is not all about "cancelling" people - it's about repairing harm that's done, leveling the playing field and preventing future harm.
• Creating diversity in the workplace is not just about checking a box, it's committing to equality and to power-sharing.
• People are people, there's more to us than what others know.

"Restorative justice is about repairing harm with the people who are most involved… but also proactively building relationships that are rooted in equity and trust." - David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris

Connect with David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris:

Website: https://www.amplifyrj.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/amplifyrj

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amplify.rj/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifyrj

Website: https://www.amplifyrj.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmplifyRJ

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/restorative-justice/

Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang:

Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaye.lang.779/

KEY WORDS:

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun

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Erica Littlewolf is from the northern Cheyenne and works in the Mennonite Central Committee - Central State with Indigenous Visioning circle. She is committed to the work of decolonization, authentic relationships and healing. With her B.S. in Psychology and American-Indian Studies, she applies her education to social justice issues and how they impact indigenous people.

In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and Erica Littlewolf discuss:

• The big difference between inclusion and being a "token person"
• Being "allowed" to have a voice in the corporate world
• Political correctness and framing the conversation
• Ideas for breaking off into a space where you can interact with non-natives

Key Takeaways:

• Don't put people in a box based on where they're from or what group they belong to, people are people and should be given the respect and space that people deserve.
• Giving people the benefit of the doubt is exhausting, especially when knowledge these days are just so easily accessible.
• There's really nothing wrong with direct truth, what's wrong is being disrespectful of people. Respecting others could mean saying the truth frankly and plainly.
• Know the difference between the dominant way of being and the cultural way of being. Both ways are valuable, you have to know when to use which way.

"Be able to carry out what you need to but then hold your own values and never overstep that." - Erica Littlewolf

Connect with Erica Littlewolf:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reclaimingourstories

Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang:

Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.

Follow our show on Facebook and check out our Website for more details and to engage with our podcast community. You can also follow Dr. Lang on LinkedIn.

Download Three Vital Practices to avoid a potential lawsuit for free by clicking this link: www.WorkplaceRestorativePracticesInc.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaye-lang-1735761b5/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaye.lang.779/

KEY WORDS:

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla

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Welcome to Workplace Diversity Podcast: D.I.E.T. Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Tolerance. I'm Dr. Gaye Lang, the president and founder of Workplace Restorative Practices. I have more than 40 years of experience in training and leadership development, & I use those insights to educate, empower & inspire business leaders. I hope that this podcast gives you a solid understanding of the role that diversity plays in our society, and how you can create a positive and more inclusive environment in your workplace.

This season we're gonna be talking about workplace inclusion or exclusion and building partnerships.

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KEY WORDS:

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla

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Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang:

Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.

Follow our show on Facebook and check out our Website for more details and to engage with our podcast community. You can also follow Dr. Lang on LinkedIn.

KEYWORDS:

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun

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Dr. Edward Valandra is commonly known but he is also called Wembley Wahab Sheila, his Lakota name. Dr. Valandra resides in his traditional homelands, which go as far east as St. Paul, where he lives right now. This homeland he talks about is the traditional homelands of his people, which is still occupied by the settlers illegally, which he likes to make known for the purpose of acknowledgment.

Denise Breton is Co-Publisher and executive director at Living Justice Press where she has worked over the last 20 years to develop. Denise would like to acknowledge she, her mother, and the Living Justice Press are located in the Dakota homeland, land stolen through genocide. Denise refers to herself as a white settler squatting here because she is here illegally. She also acknowledges that she benefits from this and so does Living Justice Press and this awareness has given a profound orientation to the work that Living Justice Press does. Denise is an author and has written four books and is working on her fifth, which is called Harm Dependent No More.

In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang, Dr. Edward Valandra, & Denise Breton discuss:

• Incorporating racial justice as a part of restorative justice
• A variety of experiences with racism and injustice.
• Recognizing a living with double standards.
• The risks that come with speaking the truth.

Key Takeaways:

• There is not always a fair chance or a level playing field, but you need to keep going anyway.
• Emphasize and practice the actions that we preach so that we can lead by example.
• Furthering the movement is the work of people of color to raise the dialogue and help it keep growing.

"The book creates a space for the movement to organically move forward." - Denise Breton

Mentioned:

Harm-Dependent No More

Colorizing Restorative Justice

Connect with Living Justice Press:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LJPBooks

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingjusticepress/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingjusticepress

Website: http://www.livingjusticepress.org/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 651-695-1008

Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang:

Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.

Follow our show on Facebook and check out our Website for more details and to engage with our podcast community. You can also follow Dr. Lang on LinkedIn.

KEYWORDS:

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun

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Dr. Michael Hirsch is a Professor of Sociology and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Houston, Towson University in Austin, and Mr. Quincy Dunlap, President, and CEO of Austin area Urban League.

In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang, Dr. Hirsch, and Mr. Dunlap discuss:

• Inequities within our justice system.
• The positivity and diversity of peaceful protest and demonstration.
• National symbols and how they are used negatively.
• Investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion through sustained effort.

Key Takeaways:

• We need to look to and put pressure on our elected officials to make it their responsibility to work to resolve this problem within our country.
• It's important to support businesses and people who make it a point to bring inclusivity and equity.
• We must start by challenging smaller inaccuracies, "attack the untruths," and prove that they are false then keep moving up through the larger inaccuracies.

"Before we can look at anything else we need to look at our own self deficiencies in this space of healing." - Mr. Dunlap

Connect with Dr. Michael Hirsch:

Website: https://htu.edu/faculty-directory/dr-michael-hirsch

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hirsch-a35a337/

Connect with Quincy Dunlap:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quincy-dunlap8a8a1960/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/quetothepoint?lang=en

Austin Area Urban League: https://aaul.org/

Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang:

Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.

Follow our show on Facebook and check out our Website for more details and to engage with our podcast community. You can also follow Dr. Lang on LinkedIn.

KEYWORDS:

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun

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Dr. Robert Ford earned his B.S. Degree in chemistry from Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, and Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Purdue University in Lafayette, IN. He was recently recognized as a distinguished alumnus by both institutions. He is also a retired professor from the Department of Chemistry in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Texas Southern University. He is CEO of DFR Industries LLC and a Zotech Global LLC Advisor. He serves on the College of Science and Engineering Advisory Board for TSU and Southern University in Baton Rouge. He is a board secretary for TSU Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy. Bob is an International Consultant having conducted projects in South Africa, Gambia, Senegal, Nigeria, Taiwan, Germany, Brazil, Belize, Tanzania, and Zanzibar. He has also studied STEM programs in education in China, Singapore, and Malaysia.

In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and Dr. Robert Ford discuss:

• The National Science Program and its focus on STEM fields.
• Multi-level preparation for the STEM fields.
• Student preparation strategies, scholarships, research backing, advisors, and financial support.
• Understanding parent apprehension and aversion to STEM fields.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of building minority interest and learning supports within STEM fields throughout the k-12 school system.
• The significance of building community support behind bolstering African American involvement in science professions.
• Making faculty aware of possible solutions while encouraging students to work in cooperatively in teams.

"This issue is not something that one institution can solve, it is a community of institutions." - Dr. Robert Ford

Mentioned:

https://lsamp-nb.rutgers.edu/

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KEYWORDS:

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun

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In this episode, I will sit down with Dr. Rogers and have a conversation about diversity and women in leadership.

Dr. Rogers is the Chief Academic Officer for the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. She oversees all educational programs, provides leadership for the faculty, in shaping and articulating a common vision and a sense of vocation for theological education, and she supervises the Academic Life, administrative staff. With experience in the business sector and higher education administration she had previously served as Vice President for Academic Affairs, Director of Lange Institute, and Assistant Chaplain at the Lange College in Jackson, TN.

Dr. Rogers earned her Bachelor's of Science Degree Summa Cum Laude in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Howard University. She has also received her Masters and Ph.D. in Theology from Four Theological Seminary. She is a member of The American Academy of Religion and serves currently as Co-Chair of the Guills Women of Color Scholarship Teaching and Activism Unit.

In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and Deborah Rogers discuss:

• Inviting others to respect the leadership of women of color.
• Addressing unconscious biases.
• The resistance to leadership of black women.
• The lack of support for African American leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Women do not need to emulate men to be good leaders.
• Don't count yourself out of something because you hold yourself too much too high of a standard.
• "Develop the habit of integrity when the stakes are low."

"Even today, the bodies of black women can be penalized when we assert control over our own bodies." - Dr. Deborah Rogers

Connect with Dr. Deborah Rogers:

Website: https://www.crcds.edu/

Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang:

Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.

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KEYWORDS:

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun

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In this episode, Rob Guy and I will discuss if it is the responsibility of African Americans to be the diversity ambassador in their workplace.

Rob Guy has over 20 years of experience in the point of sales computer industry. He is currently a Telecom Manager. Rob serves on the Black Employee Inclusion Network Group at his company. He works to have the interests of black employees acknowledged and recognized by executive management. In 2020 the company had the first black history program in recognition of black history month. Additionally, 2021 was the first year that the company has recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday.

In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and Rob Guy discuss:

• Diversity fatigue black employees are feeling within their companies.
• Social supports for black management as opposed to white management.
• Altering your behavior when being around and encountering others.
• Carrying the burden of being diversity ambassadors.

Key Takeaways:

• It's vital that the diversity leader within the company knows the company culture, and is not an outsider coming in without knowing the inner workings of the company.
• The importance of being authentic to yourself so that you never forget or get confused about who you really are as a person and the values you hold dear.
• The importance of the corporate America mindset in building a safe space to be heard and make the necessary changes.

"As long as we are black in America, we are going to carry the burden." - Rob Guy

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Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it.

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KEYWORDS:

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun

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