Fostering Inclusive Communities ft. Kham Ward

In the final episode of Season 1, the Real As Feedback team discusses Textio's 2023 performance feedback research. Women and people of color continue to receive the least helpful feedback in the workplace, and low-quality feedback was found to drive attrition overall. Learn how feedback contributes to retention and DEI and what to do. Tune into Real as Feedback to learn from the experiences of others and feel empowered to steer crucial conversations as you navigate your career.

Founder and CEO of BLK Men in Tech, Kham Ward, joins the podcast this week. Kham and the hosts talk about creating inclusive environments in the workplace and how feedback and bias can impact underrepresented voices in tech. Tune into Real as Feedback to learn from the experiences of others and feel empowered to steer crucial conversations as you navigate your career.

Senior Director of People Operations & Strategic Programs at Culture Amp and CEO of Mathpath Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano joins the podcast this week. Aubrey and the hosts discuss discrimination against transgender employees in the workplace and ways to advocate for members of the LGBTQ+ community at work. Tune into Real as Feedback and discover how to navigate the shifting landscape of DEI and how new legislation can empower organizations to advocate for change.

Leadership and branding advisor, facilitator and speaker, Kim Crowder of Kim Crowder Consulting, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges that recent DEI legislation poses for workplaces. Spoiler alert: a law being passed is not the end of a conversation. In many cases, it's the beginning of another conversation. Tune into Real as Feedback and discover how to navigate the shifting landscape of DEI and how new legislation can empower organizations to advocate for change.

Distinguished social psychologist specializing in DEI and President of Paradigm, Dr. Evelyn Carter, joins the podcast. This week we delve into detecting and addressing racial bias in the workplace. Tune into Real as Feedback to learn from Dr. Carter's expertise and empower yourself to navigate crucial conversations in your career.

Leading diversity recruiting expert and author Cody L. Horton joins the podcast to discuss inclusive hiring strategies and effective performance feedback. Cody shares how thoughtful coaching and communication helps employees grow, as well as the inspiration and advice behind his new book. Tune into Real as Feedback to learn from the experiences of others and feel empowered to create better outcomes for yourself and your team.

Kevin Walters, “DEI Change Agent” and Sr. Director of Diversity at SilkRoad Technology joins the podcast to discuss biased hiring practices. Kevin shares real stories of recruiting bias that have blocked opportunities for candidates from underrepresented groups and decreased diversity on teams. Tune into Real as Feedback to learn from the experiences of others and feel empowered to create better outcomes for yourself and your team.

Gender equity researcher and award-winning IT leader Amy Diehl, PhD and acting dean and associate professor of intercultural education at Biola University Leanne M. Dzubinski, PhD discuss gender biases in the workplace. Hear how things like male privilege and gender-based performance constraints create unfair barriers in employee development—plus what you can do. Tune into Real as Feedback to learn from the experiences of others and feel empowered to steer crucial conversations as you navigate your career. - Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work - https://amy-diehl.com/book - "Women in Leadership Face Ageism at Every Age" https://hbr.org/2023/06/women-in-leadership-face-ageism-at-every-age

Textio Co-Founder and CXO Jensen Harris discusses the limitations of ChatGPT in the workplace, and strategies for seeking growth-oriented feedback from others. Jensen shares his own experiences with feedback and the impact of being an introvert in the workplace. The hosts add strategies for managing social energy and fostering effective interactions. Tune into Real as Feedback to learn from the experiences of others and feel empowered to steer crucial conversations as you navigate your career.

In this thought-provoking episode of Real As Feedback, our special guest, Cynthia Tee, the SVP of Engineering at Smartsheet, joins the discussion and shares her personal experience with biased feedback. She provides an intimate account of the impact it had on her career and the transformative journey of addressing the situation with her manager. The conversation dives deep into leaders' crucial role in disrupting bias and ensuring that the burden does not fall on the affected individuals. Join us for this empowering episode as we navigate the complexities of feedback, dismantle biases, and work towards creating workplaces that champion authenticity and support the growth and success of every individual.