Guest: Lisa Rokusek, "Open Yourself to Differences. And Listen."

Recruiter Lisa Rokusek joins Rayanne for this compelling conversation starting with, "I consider my business a laboratory for decision making... this is how we hire people: we decide." • My own learning and introspection • Change the talking point from Equality to Equity. • Don't let your own story cover your eyes. • "I think we are waking up to understanding that our wellbeing is bound together." • Everyone has a right to live and also, thrive. • Biggest Win for Diversity: The Rising of Solidarity • Biggest Threat to Diversity: The Backlash and Power Grab • The Goal is "Suffering Reduction and Increase Thriving" • The Assumptions that are Made during the Hiring Process • The lasting trauma of, "Go along to get along" or "Just put up with it" • The "Gap" where Growth Happens • Our relationships with our parents RESOURCES Lisa Suggests: • BOOK: The Will to Change" by bell books • BLOG: Feminist Giant by Mona Elthaway Contact: Phone to Text: 314.409.5633 Twitter @LisaRokusek Blog: LisaRokusek.com Website: RokusekRecruits.com