In this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila sits down with Paul Ladipo, an experienced DEI consultant, to dive into the critical importance of integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into business practices. Paul shares his journey, insights, and practical advice on making DEI a sustained commitment rather than a passing trend.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Meeting Paul Ladipo via LinkedIn [00:01:45]
- How thoughtful posts on DEI topics led to this insightful conversation.
- Making Anti-racism a Lifestyle [00:05:30]
- The importance of ingraining anti-racism into every aspect of a business.
- The Role of Emotional Intelligence in DEI Work [00:12:10]
- Why emotional intelligence and self-awareness are crucial for success.
- Challenges of DEI in Corporate America [00:22:45]
- Navigating the corporate focus on measurable efficiencies.
- Addressing Cognitive Dissonance and Bias [00:35:20]
- Handling the discomfort that comes with challenging ingrained beliefs.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- [Paul Ladipo’s LinkedIn Profile] https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ladipo/
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- Reference to Martin Luther King Jr.’s historical perspectives [00:30:15]
- Recommended reading on emotional intelligence and self-awareness [00:37:50]
Episode transcript:
The full transcript of this conversation is available at bicurean.com/bautranscripts3
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