Encore Episode: Using Cultural Self-Awareness to Build More Equitable and Inclusive Workplaces

Everybody wants what it looks like, not everybody wants what it feels like.  - Jesse Ross Jr.   More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net How can real change be made to move us to more equitable and inclusive workplaces?  What does knowledge of self have to do with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work?  Listen to our inspiring conversation with Jesse Ross, CEO of Mr. Jesse Ross.  Jesse is a DEI consultant, executive coach, and international speaker.  He is also a community activist living and doing the work in Minneapolis. In our conversation you will hear: About Jesse’s background in organizational development as well as human development and how he uses that in the DEI consulting work now How DEI work within organizations and companies requires expertise in change management, conflict resolution and interpersonal communications  Jesse describe the importance of self cultural awareness and the blind spots we all have How Jesse supports teams in organizations he consults with Jesse explain the value of approaching challenges and change with curiosity  Jesse’s perspective on the importance of change happening inside ourselves and then looking to others before trying to adapt and change Jesse describes the importance of having clarity on one’s own core values     More about Jesse : Website, Jesse Ross Jesse is a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant, executive coach, and international speaker who has delivered over 400 speaking engagements at colleges, conferences, and corporate and nonprofit companies, with a large number of Fortune 500 companies. Jesse offers training, workshops, evaluations, assessments, and strategy development for your school, business or organization. Jesse has been engaging his audience with his Morning Minute call-to-actions on his Instagram and LinkedIn page since before our world went into civil unrest. Jesse Ross’ Black Wealth Redistribution Project