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 https://www.doctoranita.com (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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b)
Episodes
Amber’s Insight:
Belonging is built in the small, consistent moments—and leaders don’t need to wait for HR to create them.
Dr. Anita’s Post-Podcast Prescription:
Start doing:
Introduce a “5-Minute Share” in your team meetings.
Each week, someone leads by asking a thoughtful or fun question.
Rotate the lea...
Leaders who frame feedback through a lens of opportunity foster stronger, more trusting teams. Instead of focusing on what’s wrong, focus on what’s possible. Dr. Anita’s Post-Podcast Prescription:
Start doing this mo...
This week marks the continuation of our new format—5 to 7 minutes of real talk designed to fit your busy schedule and still leave you with actionable insights about leadership, influence, and culture. Because transformation shouldn’t be time-consuming.
In this series, I welcome Amber Micala Arnold, powerhouse messaging strategist, who shares how to:
· Reframe leadership feedback to inspire action—not resistance
· Influ...
Topic: The Strategic Value of Workplace Culture
In today’s episode, we explore Perspective #3: Culture—and debunk the myth that workplace culture is just a “feel-good” concept. In truth, it’s a mission-critical asset that directly affects your bottom line, operations, and long-term growth.
🔍 Key Insights from the Conversation:
📊 Financial Impact
Companies with happy employe...
Topic: The Power of Inclusive Influence
In this episode, we tackle Perspective #2: Inclusive Influence—a leadership approach that goes far beyond representation.
✨ What is Inclusive Influence?
It’s the active shaping of culture and decision-making so that diverse voices are heard, valued, and integrated into the DNA of the business.
🔑 Why it matters:
Financially → Drives inno...
Topic: Reframing the DEI Conversation in a Shifting Landscape
Today’s episode takes a bold look at the dismantling of DEI efforts under the current administration—and why many businesses are responding to headlines rather than facts.
Dr. Mayra Austin joins me to clarify a critical point: There are no federal laws forcing companies to abandon DEI. So why the panic?
We explore...
From lack of transparency and fear of backlash to limited resources and resistance to change, the barriers are real—but so are the opportunities. When DEI is embedded into your organizational DNA...
Res...
They were considered as performative for a reason—because it looks like change without being change.
That’s the conversation I’m having in one of my most viewed episodes of Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita—and it's a message that matters now more than ever.
In this episode, I break down:
-Why social statements without internal action erode trust
-How failure to ...
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, companies around the world made bold public promises to create more inclusive workplaces. Many invested in new roles, employee resource groups, and training efforts aimed at fostering equity and belonging.
But here’s the truth: real inclusion is not a one-time initiative. It’...
Memorable Quotes:
"Resilience isn't about never failing; it's about rising stronger each time we fall." - Dr. A
"Adaptability is the key to thriving in an ever-changing world." - Dr. A
Connect ...
As I look ahead, I’m clear about where I need to focus. For the next two months, I’ll be working behind the scenes to strengthen the busines...
This phase of my life has reinforced that success isn’t just measured by revenue or recognition. It’s also measured by resilience, relationships, ...
Join me for another Real Conversation from the C-Suite hosted by my dear friend, Ms. Kelli Kirkland as we explore how D...
But in the spirit of keeping it real, I would be remiss if I didn’t also acknowledge that th...
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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