Posts tagged workplace culture
sW4H 43 | Shalynne Jackson Catalyst for an Equitable Workplace

Over the last several years, we have seen a significant increase in senior executive positions to oversee diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI. These positions are not only focused on strategies to create diverse workplaces but also workplace cultures that value all employees regardless of ethnicity, skin color, gender, or diversabilities. Today’s guest, Shalynne Jackson, is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Oklahoma City.

Guests: Shalynne Jackson

Ministry/Business: City of Oklahoma City

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sW4H 41 | D. Michelle Thompson You Belong

How do you create a workplace culture that is truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable? Business leaders wrestle with this question every day. Today’s guest, D. Michelle Thompson, work facilitating sales and marketing training for Middle Eastern Executives in Dubai made her realize everyone has their own “belong” story. This led to the launch of the You Belong Podcast and Courageous Love at Work, a place where conversations on racial equity in the work world can happen.

Guests: D. Michelle Thompson

Ministry/Business: You Belong Podcast; Courageous Love at Work

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sW4H 22 | Webb and Yount Raising up Women Leaders

Women represent less than 30% of leadership positions and less than 20% of positions at the C-level. One important factor that contributes to this deficit is insufficient mentoring and sponsorship for women in the workplace. Field Agent, a technology company in Northwest Arkansas that helps brands win at retail, prepares women for higher levels of leadership. Today’s guest, Marc Yount, mentored our other guest, Lesly Webb, to take his place as COO before becoming its President and Chief Commercial Officer.

Guests: Lesly Webb and Marc Yount

Ministry/Business: Field Agent

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