The Current State of DEI with Toya Spencer

On this episode of Spirit of EQ, our guest Toya Spencer dives into the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Toya starts off by discussing the power of core beliefs and how they shape individuals' lives. She emphasizes the importance of examining and questioning these beliefs, even if they served as survival tools in the past. Toya goes on to talk about the significance of feeling a sense of belonging and being welcomed in organizations. She emphasizes the need for organizations to address the emotions and fears that arise in employees and provide support.We also touch on the importance of hiring the right leaders for organizations. Toya believes that leaders should be reflective and courageous, willing to make unpopular decisions. Throughout the episode, Toya emphasizes the importance of authenticity, reflection, and curiosity in fostering an inclusive work environment. We discuss the challenges faced by marginalized employees and the skepticism towards organizations that may not fully commit to supporting them.Toya also delves into the importance of building resources and being intentional about what content is consumed to foster personal growth. We conclude with a discussion on the importance of understanding others and taking the time to have conversations, even with those who may have different communication styles. Overall, this episode provides insightful perspectives on the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and actions in order to create more inclusive environments.In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at [email protected] or visit their website, Spirit of EQ.You can follow The Spirit of EQ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Android, or on your favorite podcast player.New episodes are available on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month!Please review our podcast Music from Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/deeperLicense code: PEYKDJHQNGSZXDUESpirit of EQ Mentioned in this episode:Thanks for listening to Spirit of EQThis podcast was created to be a tool to primarily help you to discover and grow your EQ. Science and our own lived experiences confirm that the better we are at managing our emotions, the better we're going to be at making decisions. Which leads to a better life. And that's something we all want. We're glad that you've taken the time today to listen. We hope that something you hear will lead to a breakthrough. We'd really appreciate a review on your podcast platform. Please leave some comments about what you heard today, as well as follow and subscribe to the podcast. That way, you won't miss a single episode as we continue this journey.