“When you show up as a human, then you create space for the humans that you work with to be humans… If we can create that space, that's beautiful. And that starts with us.” - Brian McComak
In this episode of Tactical Friday, Brian McComak is back to dig deeper into the ways to welcome authentic dialogue in the organization. He emphasizes the power of leaders to craft an environment conducive to inclusion and allowing the lens of diversity to reflect the essence of humanity.
Brian McComak is a diversity and inclusion consultant, speaker, author, and facilitator with over twenty years of experience in D&I, HR, company culture, change management, internal communications, and employee experience. He is the founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity, a consulting firm that cultivates and champions inclusive workplace cultures and human-centered leadership. He is also the author of Humanity in the Workplace: A Blueprint for Building an Inclusive and Equitable Company Culture which will be released in 2022.
[00:01 - 04:42] Opening Segment
[04:43 - 08:21] Reframing Representation - Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
[08:22 - 12:29] Taking Ownership in the Lens You’re Looking At
[12:30 - 14:56] Closing Segment
Key Quotes:
“So often we think about it [integrating diversity, inclusion, and equity] as an additional thing that we have to do at companies. And it really needs to be part of everything we do.” - Brian McComak
“One of the first things that I suggest if you want to be an inclusive leader is engaging and developing your awareness and understanding of different lived experiences.” - Brian McComak
“It really is about generating dialogue and discussion and helping others rethink, reframe, and consider what does it look like to create spaces where we all feel like we can be ourselves and we can do the best work that we possibly can.” - Brian McComak
Connect with Brian
Check out Hummingbird Humanity: a diverse group of thought leaders, speakers, consultants, and experts in the field of DEI and follow him on LinkedIn.
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