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Transforming Workplace Culture with Inclusion with Gena Cox

What if the key to a successful startup lies not just in its venture’s brilliance but in its workplace’s inclusivity? In this episode of “The Angel Next Door Podcast,” Marcia Dawood invites Gena Cox to explore a crucial aspect that entrepreneurs often overlook amidst the hustle of financial planning and product development—organizational culture.

THE MISSING PIECES TO BUILDING INCLUSION: IS YOUR ORGANIZATION “REDI”? WITH DR. GENA COX
We have put much effort into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work over the last four years, but the results have been disappointing. Why? What should we be doing differently? Discover why many well-meaning leaders are left scratching their heads as underrepresented talent slips through their fingers, and employees push back against diversity initiatives. In this eye-opening episode, we’ll unravel the mystery behind failed DEI strategies and reveal the missing pieces of the inclusion puzzle. This isn’t just another DEI discussion – it’s your roadmap to meaningful, lasting change built on psychological science, with our guest expert today, Dr. Gena Cox.

Inclusion begins with respect: when we see, hear, and value each other, we create a world where everyone belongs. Gena Cox talks about how organizations can truly embrace inclusion in this episode, sharing gold nuggets from her book “Leading Inclusion: Drive Change Your Employees Can See.” She explores the definition of inclusive leadership, emphasizing how respect is the cornerstone of inclusion in the workplace. Based on research and her own experience, Gena shares how to create environments where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Tune in now and learn how to lead with inclusion.

Do you feel seen, heard, and valued at work? Those are the questions organizational psychologist Gena Cox says employees want to answer YES and the key elements employers should ensure in a truly inclusive work environment. Host Roshini Rajkumar dove into Gena’s R.E.D.I. framework which puts “respect” in the lead position in any conversation about equity and inclusion and is a bit of a far cry from where brands focused efforts after the social awakening of 2020. Dr. Cox believes true inclusion is founded in the day-to-day experiences of all employees. Find out why respect differs from civility and why implicit bias training alone does not result in a workplace culture that values every individual and gives them a place at the table to contribute and thrive.

This episode is about the importance of having a long-term view of the value your book can bring to the world. Becky is joined by two former guests, Gena Cox and Kevin Wilde, who have both reached the one-year anniversary of their latest book launches. Gena and Kevin share what they have learned about book marketing and some tactics that have helped them continue gaining momentum for their work post-launch. 

In today’s episode, I invite Dr. Gena Cox, trained organizational psychologist and executive strategist & coach, to have an important conversation about leadership and the power of respect as a workplace asset. 

Ready for the heart-centered approach to inclusion that you’ve been searching for? Let’s go to the show! 

Meet our esteemed guest, Dr. Gena Cox, an organizational psychologist and an executive coach who believes in a human-centered approach to coaching. Her perspective, enriched by her travels, emphasizes the significance of understanding every individual’s point of view. She asserts that leaders who travel often develop a broad-minded approach, becoming more aware, inclusive, and adaptable. 

In this revealing conversation, Dr. Cox provides insights into the nuances of executive coaching, drawing a distinction from coaching middle managers. She dwells on the importance of intuition in coaching, indicating how it aids in comprehending clients’ needs. The conversation illuminates how change operates on different planes and how the client’s sense of being acknowledged and valued determines the effectiveness of the coaching. For those intrigued by leadership, inclusion, and coaching intricacies, this episode is a treasure trove of insights worth exploring.

I’ve seen companies jump on the DEI train after an incident that triggers them, and they feel they have to DO something, There’s outrage, but they don’t really want to talk about it in the company. They may feel checking a box DONE is enough. And it is not. Sometimes leaders don’t want to look at whether they have these issues in their own house. We understand that diversity conversations get complicated when there are different groups of underrepresented people in the business. But of course, there are almost always groups of under-represented and unheard within most companies. So how can we make inclusion part of the culture?

Exploring a seemingly old-fashioned and often overlooked key ingredient necessary for workforce inclusion, organizational psychologist Gena Cox reminds us that the way we make people feel matters. As a highly sensitive person able to quickly assess whether respect is present in interactions… or not, Gena encourages leaders to make compassionate action the norm. She shares the 3 C’s every leader needs to adopt and encourages everyone to get an “Inclusion MBA”.