Transforming Corporate Culture for Introverts

In today's powerful episode, Matthew welcomes Toiya Honore, who has played a critical role in creating an introvert-friendly workplace at the American Heart Association. Together, they explore the benefits of embracing introversion and the creation of employee resource groups for introverts at work. Toiya shares her personal experiences as an introvert working in a predominantly extroverted field, as well as how introverts can contribute their unique strengths to the workplace. Discover the significance of understanding introversion as a diversity issue, and the positive impact it can have on organizational culture and productivity. Whether you're an employee, a manager, or a small business owner, this discussion shines a light on how inclusion makes for a highly productive and rewarding workplace.

Episode Highlights:

- Toiya's personal journey in the corporate world
- Challenges introverts face in meetings and communication
- The inception of employee resource groups for introverts
- The inception of employee resource groups for introverts
- Highlighting the superpowers of introverts in the workplace
- Breaking down biases in the hiring process for introverts
- Tips for introverts to thrive in professional settings
- How to start your own introversion inclusion group and initiatives at work

About Toiya:

Toiya Honore is a dedicated marketing and communications professional with over two decades of experience. She has been an integral part of the American Heart Association, where she created and leads an employee resource group for introverts. Toiya is a staunch advocate for introverts, emphasizing the value they bring to organizations and promoting diversity and inclusion by recognizing introversion as a significant aspect of workplace dynamics.

Resources mentioned in the show:

- Toiya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toiya-honore/  
- American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/