The Top 5 DEI Podcast
Top 5 DEI is the premier podcast about and for professionals who cultivate, promote, and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through their craft. We ask our guests five questions, and in the spirit of diversity and perspective-taking we end every conversation by asking them to share their top 5 "favorites" of any category whether that be songs, books, movies, desserts, etc. TOP 5 DEI is produced by Podcent (https://podcent.company.site/). Sponsored by Imagin Consulting LLC, BabyMeWell, and Transformation Architects.
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Word of the day: "fair-chance hiring" and "person"
Resource of the day: Young, Nicole & Powell, Gary. (2015). Hiring ex-offenders: A theoretical model. Human Resource Management Review. 25. 298-312. 10.1016/j.hrmr.2014.11.001.
In a powerful conversation with Dr. Nicole C Jones-Young, we explore the complex challenges facing individuals with ...
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*Word of the Day: "Healthcare Deserts"
*Link to Nurse Ty's Research, "The Effect of Ethical Leadership on Nurse Bullying, Burnout, and Turnover Intentions" published in the Journal of Nursing Management.
When Thanayi "Nurse Ty" Lambert moved from Chicago's North Side to its South Side at 16, she discovered more than a new neig...
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Political perceptions in leadership impact workplace dynamics—especially for Black employees.
Our latest 5 Minute Insights segment unpacks groundbreaking research from Dr. Darryl Rice & team, revealing how managers perceived as Trump supporters create more challenging work environments for Black professionals.
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- Perceived Political Affiliation...
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IMPORTANT LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:
Information about Ohio anti-DEI bill
Information about Texas Senate Bill 17
President Donald Trump's 2025 Executive Orders
Words of the Day: Cultural Screens; Sustained Excellence
Question of the Day: Who did Dr. Rice rank as his top athlete?
Unlock the transformative power of diversity, equity, and incl...
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Welcome to Top 5 DEI, the podcast that explores the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion like never before. Join your hosts as they delve deep into the world of DEI by interviewing a diverse array of professionals who manage, practice, teach, research, or publish anything related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In each episode, your host will ask their gu...
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In this enlightening episode of 'Top 5 DEI,' Dr. J engages in a profound dialogue on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice with esteemed guest Aaron Ireland, a distinguished educator and founder of a not-for-profit organization offering educational workshops and tutoring to Chicago's youth. Aaron brings his wealth of experience to the discussion...
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In this insightful episode of the Top 5 DEI Podcast, Dr. J sits down for a compelling interview with Taylor Coward, a dedicated Chicago teacher, diversity advocate, and co-host of the 'When Magic Happens' podcast by WBEZ Chicago. Taylor takes listeners on a journey through her path into social justice and activism, drawing from her experiences as a subst...
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In this episode of Top 5 DEI podcast, Dr. Jason Lambert, aka Dr. J, engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Joseph Scott Gladstone, an assistant professor of management at Washington State University's Everett campus. Dr. Gladstone's research delves into culturally relevant management education, with a focus on the synergy between Western manageme...
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In this compelling episode of the Top 5 DEI podcast, Dr. Jason Lambert, aka Dr. J, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Jonathan L. Johnson, a highly accomplished Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) executive consultant. Dr. Johnson's extensive background and expertise are nothing short of impressive, and his passion for driving DEI initiat...
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In this episode of Top 5 DEI podcast, host Dr. Jason Lambert, also known as Dr. J, engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Tracy Taylor, an accomplished educator and Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Community Unit School District 303 in St. Charles, IL. Dr. Taylor's impactful work revolves around guiding and nurturing inclusive and eq...
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In this episode of Top 5 DEI podcast, Dr. Jason Lambert, aka Dr. J, sits down with Dr. Oscar Holmes IV, a distinguished DEI scholar and practitioner. As the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and an Associate Professor of Management at Rutgers School of Business-Camden, Dr. Holmes brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. He is also th...
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In this episode of Top 5 DEI podcast, host Jason Lambert aka Dr. J interviews Dr. Carliss Miller, a highly respected DEI scholar-practitioner. With a Ph.D. in International Management Studies and a decade of experience in academia, Dr. Miller brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the conversation. She has recently transitioned back to the private sector, a...
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Dr. Gregory Stinyard brings over 20 years of experience as a diversity, equity, and inclusion leader, coach, and partner to Fortune 500 insurance, retail, fulfillment, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and military leaders. He also served in the U.S. Army and retired after holding several senior leadership roles, including Equal Opportunity Advisor and Huma...
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In the second episode of the Top 5 DEI podcast, host Dr. J interviews Nickoria Johnson, a DEI practitioner and Partner and Global Chief Diversity Officer at Credera.
Nickoria shares her personal journey into DEI work, which started with her own experiences of discrimination and a desire to create change. She explains the importance of understanding and ac...
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In the first episode of the Top 5 DEI podcast, host Dr. J sits down with Dr. Myrtle Bell to discuss her work in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Dr. Bell is a Professor of Management and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Texas at Arlington. She has spent over 25 years researching and teaching in the areas of workpla...
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Welcome to Top 5 DEI, the podcast that explores the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion like never before. Join your host as they delve deep into the world of DEI by interviewing a diverse array of professionals who manage, practice, teach, research, or publish anything related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In each episode, your host will ask their gue...
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