184: Jackie Ferguson - Inclusive Language Do's & Don'ts

Jackie Ferguson is co-founder and Head of Content and Programming for The Diversity Movement, an organization that creates stronger business outcomes through strengthening culture and belonging. Jackie is a certified diversity executive, national speaker, author of the book, The Inclusive Language Handbook, and the host of the top-rated diversity podcast, "Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox." Together, we discuss: What words to say and not say to signal you want to be an ally Why DEI is important in an economic downturn and how it affects the C-suite How to embed DEI into your organization as a leader Follow Jackie at the thediversitymovement.com and Julie at Nextpivotpoint.com