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The Leadership Project Podcast258. Beyond the Boardroom: Creating Strategy Through Co-Creation with Mick SpiersHave you ever wondered why brilliant strategies often fail to deliver results? The answer might lie not in the strategy itself, but in how it's created and communicated throughout your organization.When frontline employees don't understand why they're doing their daily tasks or how those tasks connect to the bigger picture, even the most brilliant strategic plan will falter. This reflective episode explores the concept of "humanized strategy" – a transformative approach championed by Britt Hogue, founder of The Collective Good.Strategy with a soul isn't about replacing logic with emotion; it's about integrating hu...2025-04-2409 min
The Leadership Project Podcast257. Humanizing Strategy: The Collective Good with Britt HogueImagine strategy as something felt, not just written—that's the core of Britt Hogue's approach to leadership. After years in corporate roles immersed in data and KPIs, Britt realized that behind every metric were real people making decisions. As the founder of The Collective Good, she now champions "humanized strategy" for mission-driven organizations, focusing on inclusion and collaboration in strategic planning.Britt believes strategy isn't just about decisions—it's about who gets to make them. By involving diverse voices, organizations create strategies that are not only more effective but also embraced by the people who...2025-04-211h 00
ROI of DEI171 The Untold Business Benefits of Inclusive Culture with Britt HogueWe covered topics - Your journey into DEI- Human story to make the transition - If DEI dies, it will be missed by many- How is equity about fairness?- We’ve always had DEI, just under different names.- Recommendation for businesses to navigate the current backlash- What can you see that business leaders often miss?- How Pro-bono services helped - Which service can you deliver in a week?- How do you attract ne...2025-04-191h 05
The Leadership Project Podcast256. From Me to We: The Power of Inclusive Leadership with Mick SpiersThe difference between going fast and going far lies at the heart of this powerful exploration of inclusive leadership language. Drawing from Kyle McDowell's transformative work in "Begin With We," we unpack how a simple shift from "me-centered" to "we-centered" language fundamentally reshapes organizational culture and leadership effectiveness.Language isn't merely semantic—it's biochemical. Research from Judith Glazer shows that our word choices literally change brain chemistry, either triggering defensive responses or opening pathways to trust and collaboration. Those seemingly innocent phrases like "actually, that's a good idea" or "obviously this is the right ap...2025-04-1012 min
Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & FundraisingE85: The Value of Connection and Collaboration in Nonprofits with Britt HogueIn this episode of Lead with Heart, we’re talking all about connection and collaboration with Britt Hogue - the founder of The Collective Good. With over 20 years of experience spanning the social, public, and private sectors, Britt has dedicated her career to fostering collaboration and connection. She knows firsthand that working collectively, whether as families, teams, or nations, can drive impactful solutions to some of our most pressing challenges.We’re discussing the importance of collectivism in nonprofit work, the impact of connection on human well-being, and practical ways organizations can build relationships to enhan...2025-03-2532 min
Keeping It Real with Dr. AnitaIs It Time to Retire the Term DEIHello Community! With all the controversy surrounding the term DEI, some are asking: Is it time to retire it? For some, the term has become synonymous with division or performative efforts. If we were to retire it, how could we rewire it, and what could replace it? My guest on Real Conversations from the C-suite, Ms. Britt Hogue, Founder, and CEO of The Collective Good returns to help us brainstorm possibilities. Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/2025-02-2509 min
Keeping It Real with Dr. AnitaHas DEI Always Existed Under a Different Name?Hello Community! In case you hadn’t noticed, there is a real push to dismantle DEI as we know it to be. Many argue that we’ve always had DEI, just under different names. Efforts to address inequality—whether through civil rights movements, affirmative action, or workplace fairness initiatives—have always sought to create a level playing field. The language may change, but the mission endures. Join me for another Real Conversation from the C-Suite when my guest, Ms. Britt Hogue, Founder and CEO of The Collective Good, helps us recognize what DEI has been, is now, and can become i...2025-02-2009 min
Keeping It Real with Dr. AnitaWhat Does DEI Really Mean, and Why Has It Become DivisiveHello Community! February is Black History Month—a time to reflect on the past, engage with the present, and envision a more inclusive future. One topic sparking much conversation lately is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI. But what does DEI truly mean, and why has it become so divisive? My guest this month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, Ms. Britt Hogue, Founder, and CEO of The Collective Good, will help us think through this question from several perspectives.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/D...2025-02-1312 min
Volunteer Nation144. Bringing a Collectivist Spirit to Nonpartisan Volunteer Work with Britt HogueIn this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast, Tobi is joined by the Founder of the Collective Good, Britt Hogue. The pair discuss the importance of bringing a collectivist spirit to nonpartisan volunteer work, especially in divisive politics. Britt shares her experience in organizing intergenerational conversations, and provides practical strategies for managing volunteer conflict, encouraging proactive community building, and integrating collective approaches into volunteer engagement. The discussion emphasizes the value of creating meaningful connections among volunteers and investing in relationship-building to enhance organizational resilience and impact. Full show notes: 144. Bringing a Collectivist Spirit to...2025-01-0959 min
Diversity DiscourseBritt Hogue on Reimagining Corporate Leadership and DEI's EvolutionIn this episode, Britt Hogue, founder of The Collective Good, discusses the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in corporate settings. She emphasizes the importance of understanding DEI as core human values and the necessity for organizations to adapt their approaches amidst societal pushback. Britt highlights the role of corporate culture in fostering inclusivity and the impact of consumer expectations on corporate decisions. She also shares her journey from Wall Street to social impact, advocating for a rebranding of DEI initiatives to maintain their effectiveness in a polarized environment.
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Big Vision PodcastSolutionary Women: Alli Chagi-Starr, Ilyse Hogue, Melinda Kramer and Reem RahimIn this episode, rather than hearing an interview with one individual, I wanted to share a recording from a panel I organized for the Stanford Women's Leadership Conference in April called, Solutionary Women: How Can I Create Social Change? I asked four of the women who I had previously interviewed for the Big Vision Podcast to share what brought them to their work, and their advice to the graduate and undergraduate women who attended the conference.You'll hear from Alli Chagi-Starr who is the Co-Founder of Art in Action, and the Art and Media Director of Reclaim the F...2007-06-0853 minBig Vision PodcastAn Interview with Ilyse Hogue of MoveOn.orgWhen I interviewed Ilyse Hogue back in June, she was still the Global Finance Campaign Director for the Rainforest Action Network, but now she is the Campaigns Director for MoveOn.org. You can read a transcript of this interview on my blog, Have Fun * Do Good.2006-08-0820 min