Ever wondered why inclusion matters in the workplace? Get ready for a transformative ride as we unleash a brand new season of She+ Geeks Out with Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity, and Impact at CARTA and author of the new book Reimagining Inclusion! We unpack Mita's journey from feeling excluded during her formative years to becoming an influential leader, debunking prevalent myths that inhibit progress in creating a more inclusive workspace.
Mita offers practical tips for creating a more inclusive workplace and debunks prevalent myths that stand in the way of progress. Listen in as we discuss everything from the complexities of allyship and the importance of sponsorship, to the potential of hybrid work driving inclusion, and the power of authentic apologies.
Episode Breakdown:
(0:00:07) - Season 4 Welcome and Introduction
We discuss goals to make the world brighter, YouTube, darkness and pain, and self-care for balance.
(0:03:34) - Inclusion and Leadership
Mita Mallick shares her journey from exclusion to inclusion, offering practical tips and her book's success in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller lists.
(0:11:27) - Navigating Discomfort and Inclusion in Conversations
Mita shares experiences of exclusion, challenges to traditional leadership, and navigating conversations without answers.
(0:18:09) - Navigating Allyship and Inclusion in Crisis
We discuss allyship complexities, tangible receipts, individual conversations, and joy to counter grief.
(0:28:06) - Busting Myths and Reimagining Inclusion
We bust meritocracy myths, explore remote-first companies, and discuss complexities of allyship.
(0:35:16) - Hybrid Work and Importance of Sponsorship
Mita breaks down how hybrid work drives inclusion and why sponsorship is so important.
(0:47:56) - Authentic Apologies and the State of DEI
Apologizing, admitting mistakes, allyship, DEI, and hybrid work discussed to drive inclusion.
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