Ep10: Season Finale – Are We Ready For Real Change?

As I reflect back on the first season of the podcast, it’s become clear to me that systemic change starts with personal change. I believe true inclusion and equity requires sacrificing some of our self-interests, like power, position, even profit. The question is – are we willing to make change happen, if it means changing and sacrificing ourselves?

In this season finale, I share my thoughts on the “business case” and the costs of true inclusion, equity and diversity; why inclusion policies and training are not enough; and what’s next for Changing Lenses. (The podcast will take a short hiatus, but will be back in 2021!)

In this episode:

Reflecting on the journey so far

The big question: are we willing to do what it takes to change?

The “business case” is the side effect, not the reason, for inclusion, equity and diversity

Having inclusion and equity in more than name only is going to cost us something

My personal experience of inclusion policy vs. practice

It’s not about whether you say you believe in inclusion, equity and belonging. It’s what you do to make it happen – or not.

Looking ahead to 2021 and Season Two

Full episode transcript available at:
https://changinglenses.buzzsprout.com/1759041/8348858-ep10-season-finale-are-we-ready-for-real-change


Music Credits
Intro Music:
What Words Can't Describe, by Vlad Gluschenko
License: CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en

Outro Music:
Beautiful Modern Rock Pop Guitar All Goodness Background Music, by Royalty Free Music
License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en

If you enjoy the podcast and want deeper ways to Change your Lens in work and business, check out the free resources on my website, changinglenses.ca. I also offer workshops and keynote speeches on JEDI topics like Decolonizing Corporate Workplaces, recruiting more inclusively, anti-Asian racism, and many more. How can I  support your JEDI journey? Contact me at changinglenses.ca.