Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita
Welcome to the "Keeping it Real with Dr. Anita" podcast! The purpose of our dialogue is simple: Raising awareness and changing culture. At the beginning of every month, I set the stage with my monologue. Then, we jump right into our Real Conversations from the C-Suite with my guests for the rest of the month. Through these eye-opening, in-depth conversations, my goal is to provide information and insights that will help you reframe diversity conversations from difficult to different, so please join me and get in the FLO: Follow, Like, and OVER share with your network! Visit www.doctoranita.com to learn more. Also please connect with me and a community of like-minded people from all over the world on LinkedIn. Click below: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b
Episodes
May 8, 2025 • 17 mins
This past February marked the 7th anniversary of Dr. Anita Enterprises, Inc. — seven years of standing in the gap between where organizations are and where they aspire to be, especially as they navigate today’s complex and evolving landscape. And this month, I’m celebrating another milestone: stepping confidently into a new decade of life.
But in the spirit of keeping it real, I would be remiss if I didn’t also acknowledge that th...
But in the spirit of keeping it real, I would be remiss if I didn’t also acknowledge that th...
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May 1, 2025 • 6 mins
Welcome to the month of May, and a special series of revelatory, Real Conversations from the C-Suite with Dr. Anita! Navigating the pivot into a New Decade of life, and the next phase of leadership as an entrepreneur, I’m embracing two things: Intention and innovation.
For my business, that means deepening my focus: working with organizations serious about cultivating elite teams — culturally competent, high-performing, human-cen...
For my business, that means deepening my focus: working with organizations serious about cultivating elite teams — culturally competent, high-performing, human-cen...
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April 24, 2025 • 11 mins
Hello Community! Having a discussion about diversity—by whatever name you choose to call it—is not an option. Your employees, customers, and stakeholders are watching, and in many cases, waiting. You don’t have to have all the answers, but you do have to be willing to engage. The most successful organizations are those whose leaders are willing to lean into complexity and seek wisdom from their peers. When companies face industry ...
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April 17, 2025 • 16 mins
Hello Community! If you haven’t noticed by now, this series of Real Conversations from the C-Suite doesn’t feature just another perspective about DEI. It’s a series of conversations about leadership—about how to make decisions in an era where taking a stand is unavoidable. If you’re in the C-Suite, you don’t have the luxury of avoiding this conversation. Your employees, customers, and stakeholders are already having it—with or wit...
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April 10, 2025 • 14 mins
Hello Community! In case you hadn’t noticed, DEI is still at a crossroads. Leo Bottary’s framework for peer-driven leadership provides a powerful model for engaging CEOs in these complex conversations. His book outlines how the collective wisdom of a trusted peer group can help leaders navigate change, build psychological safety, and create resilient organizations. This is where I want to connect Leo’s principles to Jim Roberts...
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April 3, 2025 • 7 mins
Hello Community! April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and addressing the impact of stress on our daily lives. This focus on awareness aligns with a recent experience I had just a few weeks ago. I have been facilitating conversations about leadership for decades. But nothing could have prepared me for what happened while I was co-facilitating a webinar.
We are living in a time of emboldened host...
We are living in a time of emboldened host...
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March 27, 2025 • 18 mins
Hello Community! If you’ve ever – or never – thought about what makes conversations about race so uncomfortable, this show is for you. Because if we want to create truly inclusive workplaces, we have to build psychological safety—environments where people feel free to say what they really think -- with professional courtesy and respect for those with whom we are speaking -- even if it's unpopular.
Prepare to take notes as you li...
Prepare to take notes as you li...
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March 20, 2025 • 17 mins
Hello Community! In case you hadn’t noticed, DEI is at a crossroads. But here’s the hard truth: If we want to move forward, we have to get real about total diversity. That means making room at the table for everyone, including those who have been skeptical or outright opposed to past diversity approaches. If we say we want inclusion, that has to include people we may not agree with. Otherwise, what are we really building?
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March 13, 2025 • 20 mins
Hello Community! This month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite I will be joined by Todd Levinson and Andre Thomas co-founders and hosts of the podcast The Healing Race Show.
Friends for over 25 years, Todd is a Jewish man and best friends with Andre, a gay African American man, and they freely talk about living in each other’s presence as roommates and now co-hosts. It’s the most fascinating Real Conversation from the C-Suite...
Friends for over 25 years, Todd is a Jewish man and best friends with Andre, a gay African American man, and they freely talk about living in each other’s presence as roommates and now co-hosts. It’s the most fascinating Real Conversation from the C-Suite...
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March 6, 2025 • 8 mins
Hello Community! Beginning with a shout-out to National Women’s Day on March 8th, and Ceasar Chavez Day on March 31st, I have quite a bit to share with you today.
For the past few years, the term "DEI" has carried both promise and pressure. It's been a rallying cry for progress, but in some spaces, it's become a political lightning rod.
We are at a crossroads. At its core, this work isn’t about checking boxes, establishing quotas,...
For the past few years, the term "DEI" has carried both promise and pressure. It's been a rallying cry for progress, but in some spaces, it's become a political lightning rod.
We are at a crossroads. At its core, this work isn’t about checking boxes, establishing quotas,...
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February 27, 2025 • 7 mins
Hello Community! As mandates to dismantle DEI initiatives gain traction, many organizations are at a crossroads. Those that choose to prioritize inclusion and equity as part of their culture will be the ones that thrive in the face of change.
Culture is more than a buzzword—it’s the invisible thread that shapes how people experience the workplace. It’s about shared values, everyday interactions, and a commitment to fairness. Orga...
Culture is more than a buzzword—it’s the invisible thread that shapes how people experience the workplace. It’s about shared values, everyday interactions, and a commitment to fairness. Orga...
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February 25, 2025 • 9 mins
Hello Community! With all the controversy surrounding the term DEI, some are asking: Is it time to retire it? For some, the term has become synonymous with division or performative efforts. If we were to retire it, how could we rewire it, and what could replace it?
My guest on Real Conversations from the C-suite, Ms. Britt Hogue, Founder, and CEO of The Collective Good returns to help us brainstorm possibilities.
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My guest on Real Conversations from the C-suite, Ms. Britt Hogue, Founder, and CEO of The Collective Good returns to help us brainstorm possibilities.
Connect with me!
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February 20, 2025 • 9 mins
Hello Community! In case you hadn’t noticed, there is a real push to dismantle DEI as we know it to be. Many argue that we’ve always had DEI, just under different names. Efforts to address inequality—whether through civil rights movements, affirmative action, or workplace fairness initiatives—have always sought to create a level playing field. The language may change, but the mission endures.
Join me for another Real Conversatio...
Join me for another Real Conversatio...
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February 13, 2025 • 12 mins
Hello Community! February is Black History Month—a time to reflect on the past, engage with the present, and envision a more inclusive future. One topic sparking much conversation lately is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI. But what does DEI truly mean, and why has it become so divisive?
My guest this month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, Ms. Britt Hogue, Founder, and CEO of The Collective Good, will help us think ...
My guest this month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, Ms. Britt Hogue, Founder, and CEO of The Collective Good, will help us think ...
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February 6, 2025 • 5 mins
February is here, and as we step into Black History Month, we find ourselves reflecting on the past, engaging with the present, and envisioning a more inclusive future… still.
Today, I want to unpack a topic that has sparked much discussion, debate, and even division in recent years—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI. What does DEI truly mean? And why has it become such a divisive term?
Let’s start with the basics. DEI, at i...
Today, I want to unpack a topic that has sparked much discussion, debate, and even division in recent years—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI. What does DEI truly mean? And why has it become such a divisive term?
Let’s start with the basics. DEI, at i...
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January 30, 2025 • 11 mins
Hello Community! As January draws to a close and we prepare to step into February, think about the last time you allowed yourself to truly play at work. Creativity and play aren’t just for children; they’re essential tools for navigating complex challenges. Whether it’s brainstorming sessions, team-building activities, or simply creating space for innovative thinking, play can unlock new ways of approaching culture and change. In...
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January 23, 2025 • 11 mins
Hello Community! To quote Bob Dylan who wrote and sang the song "The Times They Are a-Changin'” let’s have a real conversation about the fact that in times like these, it’s tempting to default to vague, lofty ideals. But if we want to make meaningful progress, we need SMART goals—those that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. For example, instead of saying, “We want to improve diversity,” a SMART goal m...
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January 16, 2025 • 14 mins
Hello Community! We’re halfway through January in a new year and you may have noticed that some things have changed. And, you may have noticed that change can be hard. It can be disruptive. And sometimes, it can feel downright disheartening. But here’s the thing: while we may not always get to choose the changes, we do get to choose how we respond to them. Crying has its place, but laughter—oh, laughter is a powerful tool. It do...
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January 9, 2025 • 14 mins
Hello Community and Happy New Year! As you make plans to thrive in 2025, I wanted to introduce a concept you might find innovative: Improv! In improv, the phrase “yes, and…” keeps the energy moving forward. It’s a way of acknowledging what’s happening while building on it to create something new. So instead of responding to the year’s anticipated challenges with “no, but…” let’s embrace a “yes, and…” mindset. Yes, DEI is under f...
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January 2, 2025 • 7 mins
Happy New Year! As we kick off 2025, the air is thick with uncertainty, and for many, apprehension. But before we let this reality hijack our hope for the future, I invite you to join me in reimagining the path forward by approaching this moment with clarity, creativity, and resilience. In improv, the phrase “yes, and…” keeps the energy moving forward. It’s a way of acknowledging what’s happening while building on it to create so...
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