Leading In Color With Sarah Morgan

The episode guest is Anne Tomkinson.    Anne Tomkinson, SHRM-SCP, is an HR practitioner in Washington, DC. With over fifteen years in the field, Anne has experience overseeing all aspects of employment relations and employment law as well as strategic planning, policy development, program/project management, budgeting and contract negotiations.    She has provided human resources and operational consultation to a variety of DC area non-profit organizations and has served as a board member of Little Lights Urban Ministries, a non-profit providing resources for underserved students and families in DC. Anne holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Management from The Catholic University of America.   Anne is a successful coach, trainer, mentor and public speaker, and thrives on creating positive teamwork and fostering a culture of engagement. Anne is passionate about equity and justice, and works to create spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.    Here are the takeaways from thi

This is a solo episode featuring updates on the EEO1 Component 2, the repeal of the ACA Cadillac Tax and potential payroll issues caused by Leap Day in 2020.     Here’s the link to the viral incident at NC State University discussed in the episode: https://abc11.com/5585611    Here’s the link to my new website where you can connect with me for consulting and speaking opportunities: https://buzzarooneyllc.com    Follow the show pages on Facebook and Instagram at “Leading in Color Podcast” and Twitter at “Leading in Color” -- and you can email the show at leadingincolorpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Sarah shares the story of a profiling incident with her children during the summer. She ties this to hot topic stories about body policing, body shaming and dress code.  Here are the stories referred to in the episode:  https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/east-texas-school-district-tells-boy-to-cut-hair-or-wear-a-dress https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/09/11/victory-by-swimmer-disqualified-wedgie-is-reinstated-by-alaska-officials/ Also, here are the links to Sarah's guest appearances on other podcast shows:  Cavness HR show - Change Management #SecureTheSeat with Minda Harts - The Warning Signs of Toxic Environments #NoEgo with Cy Wakeman - Intersectional Allyship in Leadership

Today's Leading In Color episode guest is Katrina Jones.  Katrina Jones is the head of diversity and inclusion for a major tech company headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her area of expertise and passion is in developing workplace solutions that increase organizational effectiveness, boost employee engagement, and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive work environment.  Katrina previously served as the HR and diversity lead at Vimeo, creating the company’s first-ever diversity strategy and plan to disrupt bias. She has also worked in a number of inclusion and diversity, and HR roles, with multinational companies, across industries.  Katrina holds an MA in Human Resource Management from The Catholic University of America. Here are the takeaways from this interview with Katrina:  HR vs DE&I … Organizations have to determine where diversity, equity and inclusion are best advocated for. Sometimes HR cannot be that place either because we’re too transactional or because we are too rigid and

This is a solo episode featuring updates on the EEO1 Component 2, ordinances for changes to gender neutral language in Berkeley, CA and lessons from a viral racist attack in Raleigh, NC.     Here’s the link to the CNN article discussed in the episode: https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/18/us/berkeley-gendered-language-ban-trnd/index.html   Here’s the link to the viral racist incident in Raleigh discussed in the episode: https://www.wral.com/i-would-say-it-again-says-woman-who-used-racial-slur-in-north-hills-restaurant-confrontation/18530118/   Here’s the link to my new website where you can signup for my newsletter: https://buzzarooneyllc.com/    The lessons from this episode is about infusing your company values into your workforce. Sarah outlines 5 events and 4 spaces to consider in this.    The 5 events are onboarding, orientation, promotion/transfer, anniversary and exit.    The 4 spaces are workspaces, breakspaces, restrooms and bulletin boards.    Additionally, Sarah provided questions to consider when cultiva

This is a solo episode featuring personal updates as well as legal updates on the EEO1 Component 2, the CROWN Act recently passed in California, and the new requirements for job postings in Washington state.    Here’s the link to the Cary Magazine article discussed in the episode: https://www.carymagazine.com/features/meet-the-2019-movers-shakers/   Here’s the link to the Buzz on HR post referenced in the episode: https://thebuzzonhr.com/2011/06/19/four-letter-hr-wisdom-from-my-dad/   Here are the links to the websites and books discussed in the episode:  https://www.wintersgroup.com/ https://www.blackspeakersnetwork.com/ https://treneesmith.com/ Here’s the link to my new website where you can signup for my newsletter: https://buzzarooneyllc.com/ 

This episode’s interview is with Dr. Jarik Conrad.    Jarik Conrad, EdD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a best-selling author and sought after keynote speaker. He has been recognized as a thought-leader in the areas of emotional intelligence, diversity and inclusion, and leadership.   Dr. Conrad is the Sr. Director of Human Capital Management (HCM) Innovation for Ultimate Software.  Jarik has held significant human resources roles at Fortune 500 companies, including McDonnell Douglas (Boeing), Pillsbury (General Mills), Union Carbide (Dow), Citigroup, and CSX Technology. In addition, he directed the human resources department for the City of Jacksonville, Florida.   Dr. Conrad earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, two master’s degrees from Cornell University, and a doctor of education degree from the University of North Florida. He is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), a certified intercultural sensitivity expert, and a ce

Today's episode guest is Stephanie Ghoston-Paul. Stephanie Ghoston-Paul is a recovering lawyer and an internationally recognized speaker, facilitator, and organizational development consultant. She brings over 15 years of experience in advancing equity, fostering inclusive leadership and sparking systems transformation using racial justice and healing frameworks. Stephanie's unique approach skillfully and wholeheartedly combines her sharp legal mind, problem solving skills, and love of people to powerfully serve clients and challenge existing systems. She has worked with leaders and staff in the nonprofit, for-profit, education, foundation and public sectors to integrate equity and inclusion into the core identities of those organizations. She's well versed in assessing organizational culture, tool building, and strategic coaching for equity. Stephanie is also on the board for the Global Youth Leadership Institute, a program she completed in high school as a member of its founding cohort. Stephanie mentions t

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan talks about company values -- how to determine and define them, how to infuse them into your culture, AND how to make sure they are inclusive. Back in Episode 3 when Sarah did a breakdown about what cultivating positive workplace experiences and environments with a focus on diversity, inclusion and social-consciousness truly means, as an action step, she talked about asking yourself what your organizational values are and what they look like in action. She dives deeper on the subject in this episode.   This process starts by identifying the difference between Mission, Vision and Values. Your mission is “why”, your vision is “what” and your values are “how”. There are 2 recommended exercises to determine and define your company values:  Brainstorm/Brain-dump of words which embody what the company is most proud of and how it wants to operate Role Modeling by examining the traits and behaviors of top performing and respected employees.  Once a list is made, group similar word

Dr. Kimya N. Dennis is the guest for this Leading in Color episode. Dr. Dennis is an educator, researcher, consultant, and community advocate specializing in mental health, suicide and suicidal self-harm, law enforcement, criminal justice system, sexual health and freedom, and reproductive health and freedom. This captures contributing demographic and cultural factors, demographic and cultural identities, and legality and illegality. The general population is reached with emphasis on underserved and underrepresented individuals, communities, and cultures. This is Part 2 of 2 featuring the conclusion of the episode Dr. Dennis. Be sure to listen to both parts to gain full insight into her advice and perspectives. Dr. Dennis advocates for “Diversity 365,” which means looking at diversity from every angle, every day -- not just when negative issues arise or during required annual trainings. Here are the takeaways from Dr. Dennis in Episode 7:  Focus on consciousness and cultural awareness over correctness. This

Dr. Kimya N. Dennis is the guest for this Leading in Color episode. Dr. Dennis is an educator, researcher, consultant, and community advocate specializing in mental health, suicide and suicidal self-harm, law enforcement, criminal justice system, sexual health and freedom, and reproductive health and freedom. This captures contributing demographic and cultural factors, demographic and cultural identities, and legality and illegality. The general population is reached with emphasis on underserved and underrepresented individuals, communities, and cultures. This is Part 1 of 2 featuring Dr. Dennis. Episode 7 will feature the conclusion of the interview. Be sure to listen to both parts to gain full insight into her advice and perspectives. Dr. Dennis advocates for “Diversity 365,” which means looking at diversity from every angle, every day -- not just when negative issues arise or during required annual trainings. The primary takeaways from Part 1 are:   Change begins within. Before you begin working with othe

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan talks hot topics!   She covers legal updates about the Annual EEO-1 Report, the new Sick Leave Law in Michigan, and the new anti-discrimination law in NYC.    She also discusses this recent article from NPR about the risks to health from High Deductible Health Plans -- and provides tips to protect your organization and employees.    Finally, Sarah talks HR technology, her recent travels to the Ultimate Software Connections conference, the Workhuman conference, and the honor of being named one of the Top 100 Influencers in HR Tech.   Connect with the Leading in Color podcast:  Instagram: @leadingincolorpodcast Twitter: @leadingincolor Email: leadingincolorpodcast@gmail.com   Connect with our host, Sarah Morgan Instagram and Twitter: @thebuzzonhr Email: buzzarooney@gmail.com 

Kandia Johnson is the guest for this Leading in Color episode.  Kandia Johnson transformed her life from working as a corporate communications and learning consultant for a Fortune 500 company to founder of Kandid Conversations LLC, a communications consulting and training company. Leveraging her 15 years of experience working with senior leaders and employees from companies such as Deloitte Consulting, Johnson & Johnson, and The U.S. Navy, Kandia started her own company to teach executives and entrepreneurs how to stand out, get noticed and become influential leaders in their fields. Through a series of leadership development workshops and one-to-one coaching, she’s helped her clients land executive positions, launch global awareness campaigns, land TV segments, and speaking engagements. Beyond being featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Black Enterprise, and more, Kandia has delivered presentations on stages throughout the United States and Africa. To date, she’s been invited to speak at conferences and

  In this episode, host Sarah Morgan defines what it means to “cultivate positive workplace experiences thru diversity & inclusion w/social consciousness” by breaking down each individual word to compile a full definition.  Leading in Color is intentionally creating the ideal environment for the growth and development of the presence and possession of features and qualities that demonstrate confidence, certainty, pragmatism, optimism, productivity rather than their absence everywhere and anywhere work is done thru having a variety of people from different races and cultures who are empowered, involved and feel as sense of belonging and respect with awareness and concern for improving the defects of how the society where the organization exists is organized and operations to overcome the defects in how people relate to each other ... BOOM! To evaluate your company to evaluate the work environment you are cultivating, start with these questions:  What do your values look like in action? This assum

This episode features an interview with Amanda Andere, the Chief Executive Officer of Funders Together to End Homelessness. Amanda has spent over fifteen years working in the nonprofit and public sector as a leader committed to addressing racial equity, social justice, and economic opportunity through advocacy for systemic change. Prior to joining Funders Together to End Homelessness as CEO, she served as the CEO of Wider Opportunities for Women, a national advocacy organization. Previously she served as an adjunct professor at George Mason University teaching Nonprofit Management, Executive Director of FACETS, and Vice President of Cornerstones; who have similar missions of preventing and ending homelessness and breaking the cycle of poverty. In addition to her work as CEO at Funders Together to End Homelessness, she serves as a board member of the United Philanthropy Forum, the James Madison Political Science Alumni, and co-chair of A Way Home America, a national movement to end youth homelessness. She is a

Welcome to the Leading in Color podcast! Listen as host, Sarah Morgan, tells the story of how and why she created this podcast. Also, learn more about Sarah as she shares her professional and personal journey from Recruiting Coordinator to HR Executive and Social Media sensation! Also check out these resources mentioned in the episode:  Keirsten Greggs: www.traprecruiter.com  Performance I Create podcast: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/performanceicreate Nicaila Matthews of Side Hustle Pro: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/ The Buzz on HR blog: www.thebuzzonhr.com    Follow the Leading in Color podcast online:  Facebook: leadingincolorpodcast Twitter: leadingincolor Instagram: leadingincolorpodcast Email the host with your feedback and questions: leadingincolorpodcast@gmail.com