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New Videos Aid Leaders' Grasp of Diverse Workplace Dynamics
goBeyondProfit Offers Series to Enable Generous, Empathetic Leadership
ATLANTA, January 19, 2021 – As follow up to its recent research report on Empathetic Leadership, goBeyondProfit has released a three-part video series offering executives expertise on the common issues hindering employees’ work experience and productivity in racially diverse workplaces.
The series, “Leading a Thriving Workplace with Race in Mind,” features expert discussions on relevant topics such as unconscious bias and blind spots, as well as strategies for executives interested in cultivating a diverse and thriving workplace.
The series features conversations with accomplished employment lawyer and President of EPIQ Consulting, Darah Okeke, Esq., and workplace diversity expert, educator and VP of Human Resources at Jackson Healthcare, Matthew Harrison, Ph.D.
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The videos are available free online at gobeyondprofit.org/leading-a-thriving-workplace/ . Three segments, each between 15 and 36 minutes long, include “Impact of Racial Inequity at Work”, “Beyond Bias & Blind Spots” and “Action Steps to a Diverse Workplace”.
goBeyondProfit helps leaders embrace generosity through empathetic leadership, caring culture and strategic giving. The racial conversations and events of 2020 raised workplace equity onto the agenda for two, if not all three, aspects of generous leadership.
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“Effective, empathetic CEOs value expert perspective and know that with new understanding comes the grounding for successful strategies,” said goBeyondProfit President Megan McCamey. “Conversations on race can be intimidating. We hope these videos provide new insight as well as practical ideas to help CEOs care for their people.”
goBeyondProfit is a statewide alliance of business leaders committed to corporate generosity and improving people’s lives. Through peer insights and stories, members learn from one another and strengthen their ability to ensure stronger businesses and healthier communities. goBeyondProfit is a fully funded venture inviting every Georgia business to join at no cost. For further information visit goBeyondProfit.org.
