https://simplecast.com Walk the Talk Walk the Talk podcast showcases passionate focus on bringing inclusion and belonging to The IT Channel. en Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:13 +0000 https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com Walk the Talk https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d8d2c575-f50b-49d6-a078-d010bbcef4cc/e75a9cb1-12ab-4fb3-9285-1935504f6c7f/3000x3000/walk-the-talk-icon-1000x1000-simplecast.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com episodic Walk the Talk podcast showcases passionate focus on bringing inclusion and belonging to The IT Channel. Kena Johnson, Caleb Owen, Cass McMann false https://feeds.simplecast.com/Q1YKw0SR dei, equity, inclusion, it, it channel, leadership Caleb Owen cowen@thechannelcompany.com 1cde802b-301e-4e21-ba8f-fb7ff6f9cef9 Parenting with Hidden Illness In the final episode of season two, we close out with The Channel Company's own, Vice President, PDS and Data Services. Rick Bellan is known as an analytical team player, with extensive experience in demand generation and Audience Development experience within Channel and End User markets. A little lesser known fact is Rick is the parent of twin boys, one of whom lives with hidden illness.

Listen as Rick shares with our host his personal journey along-side his son as they navigate living with epilepsy.

Be sure to join us for more inclusive leadership content in the Inclusive Leadership Network: www.InclusiveLeadershipNet.com

]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (kena johnson, Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/parenting-with-hidden-illness-e2tV8rjx In the final episode of season two, we close out with The Channel Company's own, Vice President, PDS and Data Services. Rick Bellan is known as an analytical team player, with extensive experience in demand generation and Audience Development experience within Channel and End User markets. A little lesser known fact is Rick is the parent of twin boys, one of whom lives with hidden illness.

Listen as Rick shares with our host his personal journey along-side his son as they navigate living with epilepsy.

Be sure to join us for more inclusive leadership content in the Inclusive Leadership Network: www.InclusiveLeadershipNet.com

]]> Parenting with Hidden Illness kena johnson, Cass Cooper 00:22:13 In the final episode of season two, we close out with The Channel Company's own, Vice President, PDS and Data Services. Rick Bellan is known as an analytical team player, with extensive experience in demand generation and Audience Development experience within Channel and End User markets. A little lesser known fact is Rick is the parent of twin boys, one of whom lives with hidden illness. Listen as Rick shares with our host his personal journey along-side his son as they navigate living with epilepsy. Be sure to join us for more inclusive leadership content in the Inclusive Leadership Network: www.InclusiveLeadershipNet.com In the final episode of season two, we close out with The Channel Company's own, Vice President, PDS and Data Services. Rick Bellan is known as an analytical team player, with extensive experience in demand generation and Audience Development experience within Channel and End User markets. A little lesser known fact is Rick is the parent of twin boys, one of whom lives with hidden illness. Listen as Rick shares with our host his personal journey along-side his son as they navigate living with epilepsy. Be sure to join us for more inclusive leadership content in the Inclusive Leadership Network: www.InclusiveLeadershipNet.com the channel company, it, it channel, iln, inclusive leadership network false full 9 2 7aa5f96a-b361-4f42-b079-18e72e71f595 Closing the Tech Equity Gap - Part 2 The equity gap refers to disparities in educational outcomes and student success metrics across race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, physical or mental abilities, and other demographic traits and intersectionalities. Yet how does this impact the technology/IT Channel Space?

Join Cass as she talks with Jessica Guerrero, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Google Cloud Go-To-Market (GTM) and Bronwyn Hastings Corporate Vice President, Global ISV Partnerships and Channels at Google Cloud, uncovering the unique opportunities facing tech as we work together to close the equity gaps.

This is a 2 part episode.

This episode is sponsored by Google Cloud.

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:05:00 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Evan Mack, Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/closing-the-tech-equity-gap-part-2-ZVS7yMke The equity gap refers to disparities in educational outcomes and student success metrics across race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, physical or mental abilities, and other demographic traits and intersectionalities. Yet how does this impact the technology/IT Channel Space?

Join Cass as she talks with Jessica Guerrero, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Google Cloud Go-To-Market (GTM) and Bronwyn Hastings Corporate Vice President, Global ISV Partnerships and Channels at Google Cloud, uncovering the unique opportunities facing tech as we work together to close the equity gaps.

This is a 2 part episode.

This episode is sponsored by Google Cloud.

]]> Closing the Tech Equity Gap - Part 2 Evan Mack, Cass Cooper 00:27:17 The equity gap refers to disparities in educational outcomes and student success metrics across race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, physical or mental abilities, and other demographic traits and intersectionalities. Yet how does this impact the technology/IT Channel Space? Join Cass as she talks with Jessica Guerrero, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Google Cloud Go-To-Market (GTM) and Bronwyn Hastings Corporate Vice President, Global ISV Partnerships and Channels at Google Cloud, uncovering the unique opportunities facing tech as we work together to close the equity gaps. This is a 2 part episode. This episode is sponsored by Google Cloud. The equity gap refers to disparities in educational outcomes and student success metrics across race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, physical or mental abilities, and other demographic traits and intersectionalities. Yet how does this impact the technology/IT Channel Space? Join Cass as she talks with Jessica Guerrero, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Google Cloud Go-To-Market (GTM) and Bronwyn Hastings Corporate Vice President, Global ISV Partnerships and Channels at Google Cloud, uncovering the unique opportunities facing tech as we work together to close the equity gaps. This is a 2 part episode. This episode is sponsored by Google Cloud. the channel company, tcc, equity, it, it channel, dei, google, technology false full 8 2 b39b48c1-1fc3-42f5-920e-80c26626e935 Closing the Tech Equity Gap - Part 1 The equity gap refers to disparities in educational outcomes and student success metrics across race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, physical or mental abilities, and other demographic traits and intersectionalities. Yet how does this impact the technology/IT Channel Space?

Join Cass as she talks with Jessica Guerrero, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Google Cloud Go-To-Market (GTM) and Bronwyn Hastings Corporate Vice President, Global ISV Partnerships and Channels at Google Cloud, uncovering the unique opportunities facing tech as we work together to close the equity gaps.

This is a 2 part episode.

This episode is sponsored by Google Cloud.

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:01:24 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Evan Mack, Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/closing-the-tech-equity-gap-part-1-hV1tE6A5 The equity gap refers to disparities in educational outcomes and student success metrics across race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, physical or mental abilities, and other demographic traits and intersectionalities. Yet how does this impact the technology/IT Channel Space?

Join Cass as she talks with Jessica Guerrero, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Google Cloud Go-To-Market (GTM) and Bronwyn Hastings Corporate Vice President, Global ISV Partnerships and Channels at Google Cloud, uncovering the unique opportunities facing tech as we work together to close the equity gaps.

This is a 2 part episode.

This episode is sponsored by Google Cloud.

]]> Closing the Tech Equity Gap - Part 1 Evan Mack, Cass Cooper 00:37:14 The equity gap refers to disparities in educational outcomes and student success metrics across race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, physical or mental abilities, and other demographic traits and intersectionalities. Yet how does this impact the technology/IT Channel Space? Join Cass as she talks with Jessica Guerrero, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Google Cloud Go-To-Market (GTM) and Bronwyn Hastings Corporate Vice President, Global ISV Partnerships and Channels at Google Cloud, uncovering the unique opportunities facing tech as we work together to close the equity gaps. This is a 2 part episode. This episode is sponsored by Google Cloud. The equity gap refers to disparities in educational outcomes and student success metrics across race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, physical or mental abilities, and other demographic traits and intersectionalities. Yet how does this impact the technology/IT Channel Space? Join Cass as she talks with Jessica Guerrero, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Google Cloud Go-To-Market (GTM) and Bronwyn Hastings Corporate Vice President, Global ISV Partnerships and Channels at Google Cloud, uncovering the unique opportunities facing tech as we work together to close the equity gaps. This is a 2 part episode. This episode is sponsored by Google Cloud. the channel company, tcc, leadership, equity, it, it channel, dei, google, technology false full 7 2 8c1b4733-c9cb-469b-9f5e-695b280ae9f0 Allies Vs Accomplices What does it mean to be a true ally in the workplace? How do we make allyship actionable? In this episode Cass McMann talks with Sertrice Grice of Mattingly Solutions and Jared Allmond of Soft Skill. The two experts in equity, inclusion, and employee engagement share a practical solution to putting allyship in action: be an Accomplice. 

Mattingly Solutions, www.mattinglysolutions.com

Soft Skill, www.softskill.com

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:43:38 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Caleb Owen, Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/allies-vs-accomplices-RZW1IcN_ What does it mean to be a true ally in the workplace? How do we make allyship actionable? In this episode Cass McMann talks with Sertrice Grice of Mattingly Solutions and Jared Allmond of Soft Skill. The two experts in equity, inclusion, and employee engagement share a practical solution to putting allyship in action: be an Accomplice. 

Mattingly Solutions, www.mattinglysolutions.com

Soft Skill, www.softskill.com

]]> Allies Vs Accomplices Caleb Owen, Cass Cooper 00:32:31 What does it mean to be a true ally in the workplace? How do we make allyship actionable? In this episode Cass McMann talks with Sertrice Grice of Mattingly Solutions and Jared Allmond of Soft Skill. The two experts in equity, inclusion, and employee engagement share a practical solution to putting allyship in action: be an Accomplice. Mattingly Solutions, www.mattinglysolutions.com Soft Skill, www.softskill.com What does it mean to be a true ally in the workplace? How do we make allyship actionable? In this episode Cass McMann talks with Sertrice Grice of Mattingly Solutions and Jared Allmond of Soft Skill. The two experts in equity, inclusion, and employee engagement share a practical solution to putting allyship in action: be an Accomplice. Mattingly Solutions, www.mattinglysolutions.com Soft Skill, www.softskill.com the channel company, tcc, it, it channel, dei, allyship, iln, inclusive leadership network false full 6 2 e6c7cf24-d8df-4e43-b75b-f52c4e0daa02 Adult Neurodivergence - ADHD Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Evan Mack, Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/adult-neurodivergence-adhd-xHcpD6gU Adult Neurodivergence - ADHD Evan Mack, Cass Cooper 00:33:56 It is season two of our show we are excited to take a different approach to talking about inclusivity, equity, and belonging, focusing on the stories of two members of our Channel Company Team. Here Cass McMann talks with Stephanie Ramsey about neurodiversity and ADHD, whose career path has always landed her in fast-paced fields like technology and auto racing. Little did she know that there was a reason she was drawn to these kinds of industries. It wasn’t until this mother of three made some discoveries about one of her children that she unlocked the reason behind many of her choices. Now with three decades of career experience behind her, Steph can harness the power of ADHD and being neurodivergent to her advantage and she sees it as a superpower rather than a disability. It is season two of our show we are excited to take a different approach to talking about inclusivity, equity, and belonging, focusing on the stories of two members of our Channel Company Team. Here Cass McMann talks with Stephanie Ramsey about neurodiversity and ADHD, whose career path has always landed her in fast-paced fields like technology and auto racing. Little did she know that there was a reason she was drawn to these kinds of industries. It wasn’t until this mother of three made some discoveries about one of her children that she unlocked the reason behind many of her choices. Now with three decades of career experience behind her, Steph can harness the power of ADHD and being neurodivergent to her advantage and she sees it as a superpower rather than a disability. the channel company, leadership, it, it channel, dei, neurodivergence, neurodiversity, iln, inclusive leadership network false full 5 2 3855b965-493d-49e4-8400-d97af45fd266 Embedding Inclusion with Impact Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:10:14 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Cass Cooper, kena johnson) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/embedding-inclusion-with-impact-SF5C8y4G Embedding Inclusion with Impact Cass Cooper, kena johnson 00:38:07 In August of 2022, as part of our flagship exchange event, we hosted our first workshop dedicated to building inclusive leaders, diversity, and equity practices in the IT Channel. In this episode we bring you, our friends and fellow inclusive leaders, a continuation of that workshop presentation from our sponsor Microsoft. Embedding Inclusion with Impact with our special guest, Karen Fassio. Karen is Director for Worldwide Partner Marketing responsible for supporting the ecosystem of Microsoft partners through revenue generating digital experiences and an integrated channel inclusion strategy. She is co-founder of Women in Cloud, a global community-centered initiative focused on capturing $1B in Cloud opportunity through women-led technology enterprises and startups. This episode is brought to you by Microsoft. In August of 2022, as part of our flagship exchange event, we hosted our first workshop dedicated to building inclusive leaders, diversity, and equity practices in the IT Channel. In this episode we bring you, our friends and fellow inclusive leaders, a continuation of that workshop presentation from our sponsor Microsoft. Embedding Inclusion with Impact with our special guest, Karen Fassio. Karen is Director for Worldwide Partner Marketing responsible for supporting the ecosystem of Microsoft partners through revenue generating digital experiences and an integrated channel inclusion strategy. She is co-founder of Women in Cloud, a global community-centered initiative focused on capturing $1B in Cloud opportunity through women-led technology enterprises and startups. This episode is brought to you by Microsoft. leadership, it, it channel, dei, community, inclusive leadership network, inclusive false full 4 2 feb26b28-c9b7-45a2-ad69-bb3593772f54 Empathy: What is it? Why We Need It This episode is sponsored by CDW.

]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2022 15:58:24 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/cdw-empathy-what-it-is-why-we-need-it-SyvdtF00 This episode is sponsored by CDW.

]]> Empathy: What is it? Why We Need It Cass Cooper 00:28:55 Host Cass McMann speaks with Aletha Noonan, Senior Vice President of Product and Partner Management at CDW. Noonan shares how leading with empathy is an essential part to leading inclusively. This episode is sponsored by CDW. Host Cass McMann speaks with Aletha Noonan, Senior Vice President of Product and Partner Management at CDW. Noonan shares how leading with empathy is an essential part to leading inclusively. This episode is sponsored by CDW. false full 3 2 68bec1ee-98bb-43ed-964b-4a1468ed7c4f Leading Through Global Change Blane Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company talks equity, inclusion, and belonging across cultures with DEI Community Leader, Cass McMann. Blaine speaks of how his personal experiences have influenced him to be an advocate of LGBTQ+ employees, veterans, and employee mental health.

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:27:46 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Caleb Owen, Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/leading-through-global-change-9L7LzvWs Blane Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company talks equity, inclusion, and belonging across cultures with DEI Community Leader, Cass McMann. Blaine speaks of how his personal experiences have influenced him to be an advocate of LGBTQ+ employees, veterans, and employee mental health.

]]> Leading Through Global Change Caleb Owen, Cass Cooper 00:17:11 Blane Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company talks equity, inclusion, and belonging across cultures with DEI Community Leader, Cass McMann. Blaine speaks of how his personal experiences have influenced him to be an advocate of LGBTQ+ employees, veterans, and employee mental health. Blane Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company talks equity, inclusion, and belonging across cultures with DEI Community Leader, Cass McMann. Blaine speaks of how his personal experiences have influenced him to be an advocate of LGBTQ+ employees, veterans, and employee mental health. inclusive leadership, company culture, dei, mental health, iln, lgbtq false full 2 2 71817813-c789-4a3d-868d-19cded0ffa72 Being Your Authentic Self with Patricia Arboleda Cass Cooper and Patricia Arboleda discusses the power of identity and how it relates to a person's corporate life.

]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:08:10 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/patricia-arboleda-fLLVn82k Cass Cooper and Patricia Arboleda discusses the power of identity and how it relates to a person's corporate life.

]]> Being Your Authentic Self with Patricia Arboleda Cass Cooper 00:28:53 Cass Cooper and Patricia Arboleda discusses the power of identity and how it relates to a person's corporate life. Cass Cooper and Patricia Arboleda discusses the power of identity and how it relates to a person's corporate life. false full 1 2 9d635f99-d788-48fd-95de-6762546ca182 Intersectional Firsts with Dr. Moo Cooper Dr. Cooper is a world-renowned scientist and educator who is dedicated to sharing her joy of science with children and adults. She is extremely involved in various science outreach initiatives - mostly with K-12 students, but she also participates in sharing knowledge through shows like "Because Space," "How the Universe Works," and "Bill Nye Saves the World."

In May 2022, Cass McMann, Community Leader for the Inclusive Leadership Network, connected with Dr. Moo at The Channel Company’s Women of the Channel West to talk about intersectional identity, innovative firsts, and how we can put the A in DEIB&A.

Dr. Moo Website: https://www.moogega.com/

Kimberlé Crenshaw on Intersectionality 
The urgency of intersectionality | Kimberlé Crenshaw

]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Caleb Owen, kena johnson, Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/intersectional-firsts-with-dr-moo-cooper-Z_Z1pWz8 Dr. Cooper is a world-renowned scientist and educator who is dedicated to sharing her joy of science with children and adults. She is extremely involved in various science outreach initiatives - mostly with K-12 students, but she also participates in sharing knowledge through shows like "Because Space," "How the Universe Works," and "Bill Nye Saves the World."

In May 2022, Cass McMann, Community Leader for the Inclusive Leadership Network, connected with Dr. Moo at The Channel Company’s Women of the Channel West to talk about intersectional identity, innovative firsts, and how we can put the A in DEIB&A.

Dr. Moo Website: https://www.moogega.com/

Kimberlé Crenshaw on Intersectionality 
The urgency of intersectionality | Kimberlé Crenshaw

]]> Intersectional Firsts with Dr. Moo Cooper Caleb Owen, kena johnson, Cass Cooper 00:16:09 Dr. Cooper is a world-renowned scientist and educator who is dedicated to sharing her joy of science with children and adults. She is extremely involved in various science outreach initiatives - mostly with K-12 students, but she also participates in sharing knowledge through shows like "Because Space," "How the Universe Works," and "Bill Nye Saves the World." In May 2022, Cass McMann, Community Leader for the Inclusive Leadership Network, connected with Dr. Moo at The Channel Company’s Women of the Channel West to talk about intersectional identity, innovative firsts, and how we can put the A in DEIB&A. Dr. Cooper is a world-renowned scientist and educator who is dedicated to sharing her joy of science with children and adults. She is extremely involved in various science outreach initiatives - mostly with K-12 students, but she also participates in sharing knowledge through shows like "Because Space," "How the Universe Works," and "Bill Nye Saves the World." In May 2022, Cass McMann, Community Leader for the Inclusive Leadership Network, connected with Dr. Moo at The Channel Company’s Women of the Channel West to talk about intersectional identity, innovative firsts, and how we can put the A in DEIB&A. leadership, intersectionality, intersectional, inclusion, leading, dei, diveristy false full 5 1 b6970e19-6127-43ba-8ac1-35e52403a04b Adelaide Reilly and Lisa MacKenzie Walk the Talk podcast highlights a passionate focus on bringing inclusion and belonging to The IT (Information Technology) Channel. 

]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 16:58:46 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Cass Cooper, Lisa Mackenzie) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/adelaide-reilly-and-lisa-mackenzie-Xc6l2NKc Walk the Talk podcast highlights a passionate focus on bringing inclusion and belonging to The IT (Information Technology) Channel. 

]]> Adelaide Reilly and Lisa MacKenzie Cass Cooper, Lisa Mackenzie 00:26:02 Gender diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging have been a core focus of The Channel Company’s Women of the Channel events and Leadership Network. Recorded at WOTC – West 2022, Cass McMann, Community Leader for the Inclusive Leadership Network talks with The Channel Company's founding partner Lisa Mackenzie, and Adelaide (AJ) Reilly, Senior Vice President, and General Manager of Media. The leaders share how the demographics within tech have led to new conversations regarding race, gender, and sexual orientation, within the IT Channel. Gender diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging have been a core focus of The Channel Company’s Women of the Channel events and Leadership Network. Recorded at WOTC – West 2022, Cass McMann, Community Leader for the Inclusive Leadership Network talks with The Channel Company's founding partner Lisa Mackenzie, and Adelaide (AJ) Reilly, Senior Vice President, and General Manager of Media. The leaders share how the demographics within tech have led to new conversations regarding race, gender, and sexual orientation, within the IT Channel. business strategy, inclusive leadership, it, it channel, inclusion, gender, iln, race, hr false full 4 1 2f5ca35d-baca-48c0-aee0-bb6e93995a98 Inclusion as Risk Management 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders
https://storystore.us/

Melissa Majors Consulting
https://www.melissamajors.com/

MIT/Sloan Business School Study
https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/why-belonging-is-key-to-building-the-new-workforce/

Women want to be in the room where it happens
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/09/13/white-house-women-are-now-in-the-room-where-it-happens/

Brene Brown: Atlas of the Heart
https://brenebrown.com/books-audio

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:57:43 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (kena johnson, Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/inclusion-as-risk-management-ejribp_c 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders
https://storystore.us/

Melissa Majors Consulting
https://www.melissamajors.com/

MIT/Sloan Business School Study
https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/why-belonging-is-key-to-building-the-new-workforce/

Women want to be in the room where it happens
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/09/13/white-house-women-are-now-in-the-room-where-it-happens/

Brene Brown: Atlas of the Heart
https://brenebrown.com/books-audio

]]> Inclusion as Risk Management kena johnson, Cass Cooper 00:42:14 In this episode we talk with Melissa Majors, CEO of Melissa Majors Consulting. Melissa is a crowd-pleasing speaker who masters brain-friendly talks that engage her audiences sparking not inspiration and action. She is the author of 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders and the originator of the in’klooded® methodology for inclusive decision making. She is an innovator and optimizer of education, inclusion, & leadership strategies, dedicating her career to maximizing the business impact associated with these areas of focus. Melissa is featured in publications such as Forbes Magazine, Smart Meetings, The Meeting Professional, NorthStar Meetings Group's Eventful Podcast, The Event DR, and on the keynote stage at events such as Meeting Professional's International's WEC, Matthews Asia, Orthofix, Blue Shield of CA, State Street, Institute for Internal Auditors, and coming up this August at our Xchange conference in Denver. In this episode we talk with Melissa Majors, CEO of Melissa Majors Consulting. Melissa is a crowd-pleasing speaker who masters brain-friendly talks that engage her audiences sparking not inspiration and action. She is the author of 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders and the originator of the in’klooded® methodology for inclusive decision making. She is an innovator and optimizer of education, inclusion, & leadership strategies, dedicating her career to maximizing the business impact associated with these areas of focus. Melissa is featured in publications such as Forbes Magazine, Smart Meetings, The Meeting Professional, NorthStar Meetings Group's Eventful Podcast, The Event DR, and on the keynote stage at events such as Meeting Professional's International's WEC, Matthews Asia, Orthofix, Blue Shield of CA, State Street, Institute for Internal Auditors, and coming up this August at our Xchange conference in Denver. leadership, business strategy, inclusion, education, leader, risk management, inclusive leadership network, leader training false full 3 1 6d9e00d0-3125-4087-ad88-36b7e62951b6 Building Inclusive Teams Welcome to Walk the Talk, where we are passionately focused on bringing inclusion and belonging to The IT Channel. 

In episode two, we connect with Cassie Clayton, VP of Customer Experience and Insights from NetBaseQuid on the topic of Building Inclusive Teams and Organizations.

Fueled by passion, warmth, honesty, and technical truth, Cassie shares how her desire for global social justice translates into building people center cultures and teams. Join us as we focus on global client relations and product delivery, education and customer Intelligence, walking the talk by putting theory into practice. 

]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2022 19:40:09 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Kena Johnson, Caleb Owen, Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/building-inclusive-teams-A7naN9AU Welcome to Walk the Talk, where we are passionately focused on bringing inclusion and belonging to The IT Channel. 

In episode two, we connect with Cassie Clayton, VP of Customer Experience and Insights from NetBaseQuid on the topic of Building Inclusive Teams and Organizations.

Fueled by passion, warmth, honesty, and technical truth, Cassie shares how her desire for global social justice translates into building people center cultures and teams. Join us as we focus on global client relations and product delivery, education and customer Intelligence, walking the talk by putting theory into practice. 

]]> Building Inclusive Teams Kena Johnson, Caleb Owen, Cass Cooper 00:49:29 In this episode, Cass talks about Building Inclusive Teams and Organizations with special guest, Cassie Clayton, VP of Customer Experience and Insights from NetBaseQuid. They discuss practical examples of how to build inclusive teams both in person and virtually, as well as the work it takes to confront your own internal biases and become a more effective leader. In this episode, Cass talks about Building Inclusive Teams and Organizations with special guest, Cassie Clayton, VP of Customer Experience and Insights from NetBaseQuid. They discuss practical examples of how to build inclusive teams both in person and virtually, as well as the work it takes to confront your own internal biases and become a more effective leader. inclusive teams, leadership, social justice, racial justice, leader, iln, inclusive leadership network false full 2 1 9315c71c-0120-457e-95a5-20a6356df03d Professionalism: The Changing Face of Business Articles discussed in this episode:

Deloitte Inclusion survey: Uncovering talent 

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/covering-in-the-workplace.html

Forbes White professionalism limits diverse employees

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gradsoflife/2021/06/29/white-professionalism-limits-diverse-employees-belonging/?sh=658a72f83e5c

]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2022 19:17:25 +0000 cowen@thechannelcompany.com (Cass Cooper) https://walk-the-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/professionalism-the-changing-face-of-business-8Z9fnl7u Articles discussed in this episode:

Deloitte Inclusion survey: Uncovering talent 

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/covering-in-the-workplace.html

Forbes White professionalism limits diverse employees

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gradsoflife/2021/06/29/white-professionalism-limits-diverse-employees-belonging/?sh=658a72f83e5c

]]> Professionalism: The Changing Face of Business Cass Cooper 00:41:40 In this episode host Cass McMann, Community Leader for the Inclusive Leadership Network covers Professionalism. Recently campaigns on LinkedIn using the hashtag I am Professional as well as the passage of the federal CROWN act banning workplace discrimination based on hair and hair texture are encouraging us to examine the definition of professionalism. In this episode, Laurena Mitchell and Megan Ward, two experts in the field of DEI talk with host Cass McMann about what professionalism is and how changing it is at the center of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. In this episode host Cass McMann, Community Leader for the Inclusive Leadership Network covers Professionalism. Recently campaigns on LinkedIn using the hashtag I am Professional as well as the passage of the federal CROWN act banning workplace discrimination based on hair and hair texture are encouraging us to examine the definition of professionalism. In this episode, Laurena Mitchell and Megan Ward, two experts in the field of DEI talk with host Cass McMann about what professionalism is and how changing it is at the center of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. business environment, inclusion, professionalism, work life balance, dei, professional, work culture, business, workplace, inclusive false full 1 1