Continuing their conversation on Fire Your Hiring Habits, John Mitchell and renowned DEI expert Risha Grant delve into the intricacies of understanding and aligning with the Gen Z mindset. Risha emphasizes the importance of creating a workplace that resonates with Gen Z's values and aspirations, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment. She highlights key characteristics of Gen Z, including their digital fluency, pragmatic idealism, and deep-rooted commitment to diversity and inclusion. To become an effective ally to Gen Z in the workplace, Risha provides actionable steps for John, such as actively educating himself about their perspectives, fostering open communication, promoting mentorship opportunities, and championing diversity and inclusion initiatives. By embracing Gen Z's unique perspectives and values, John can create a workplace that attracts, retains, and empowers this influential generation.About Risha Grant: Risha is diversity personified: CEO. Entrepreneur. Black. Female. Small-town born and raised. Bisexual. Spiritual. Ex-preacher’s wife. Cusser. Left-handed. Former Division 1 athlete. But these traits alone aren’t what make her one of the most powerful and effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) experts in the US. Hailed as a “cultural competency genius” and renowned for her storytelling chops, humor, and frank delivery, she has made a career of leading her audiences as well as executives and their teams, politicians, civic leaders, and academic directors around the world to Radical Acceptance (RA) through a unique bias-busting process of self-examination and concrete advice on how to behave, lead, and manage businesses more inclusively.In her role as a speaker and CEO of a multi-million dollar business, Grant has shifted the hearts and minds of her audiences and clients from around the world, including Google, Levi Strauss, Nestle Purina, Xerox, YouTube, Procter & Gamble, Discover Card Financial Services, Samsung Electronics America, Cox Communications, U.S. Airforce, U.S. Navy, Intuit, NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, and Harvard University.She’s been featured in various national and international media including Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Harvard Business Review, HR News, The Financial Times, Glamour Magazine UK, Bloomberg Media, and Black Enterprise, among others. She is also the author of two books: That’s BS! How Bias Synapse Disrupts Inclusive Cultures and the Power to Attract Diverse Markets and Be Better Than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Culture of Inclusion.Grant has received numerous honors such as being named one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women Leaders in HR, one of the 40 Top Women Keynote Speakers, and made the list of Top 100 HR Experts. She was named as 1 in 9 Speakers Turning Crisis into Opportunity by Entrepreneur magazine, and for three consecutive years been an Engagedly Top 100 HR Influencer and Entrepreneur of the Year.Grant will freely admit that she is a work in progress. She occasionally misuses pronouns. She prejudges others. Sometimes she walks in fear. Yet she has consistently striven to focus on love, and made it her mission to use her passion, persistence, knowledge, and experience to dismantle racism, sexism, classism, and plain old stupidism—including her own. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her partner, where when not teaching people how to challenge bias she is busy being the world’s best auntie.

In an inspiring podcast episode, Fire Your Hiring Habits, host John Mitchell welcomes internationally renowned DEI expert and bestselling author Risha Grant. Together, they delve into the crucial topic of talent retention, exploring how organizations can embrace a Gen Z mindset and center DEI initiatives to foster a workplace culture that is inclusive, welcoming, and conducive to growth. Risha unveils strategies for attracting and retaining top talent from diverse backgrounds, creating pathways for employee development, and cultivating a sense of belonging and community within the organization. Her passion for DEI shines through as she shares her invaluable insights, empowering organizations to stay ahead of the curve in the war for talent. Tune in to this enlightening episode and discover how to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.About Risha Grant: Risha is diversity personified: CEO. Entrepreneur. Black. Female. Small-town born and raised. Bisexual. Spiritual. Ex-preacher’s wife. Cusser. Left-handed. Former Division 1 athlete. But these traits alone aren’t what make her one of the most powerful and effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) experts in the US. Hailed as a “cultural competency genius” and renowned for her storytelling chops, humor, and frank delivery, she has made a career of leading her audiences as well as executives and their teams, politicians, civic leaders, and academic directors around the world to Radical Acceptance (RA) through a unique bias-busting process of self-examination and concrete advice on how to behave, lead, and manage businesses more inclusively.In her role as a speaker and CEO of a multi-million dollar business, Grant has shifted the hearts and minds of her audiences and clients from around the world, including Google, Levi Strauss, Nestle Purina, Xerox, YouTube, Procter & Gamble, Discover Card Financial Services, Samsung Electronics America, Cox Communications, U.S. Airforce, U.S. Navy, Intuit, NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, and Harvard University.She’s been featured in various national and international media including Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Harvard Business Review, HR News, The Financial Times, Glamour Magazine UK, Bloomberg Media, and Black Enterprise, among others. She is also the author of two books: That’s BS! How Bias Synapse Disrupts Inclusive Cultures and the Power to Attract Diverse Markets and Be Better Than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Culture of Inclusion.Grant has received numerous honors such as being named one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women Leaders in HR, one of the 40 Top Women Keynote Speakers, and made the list of Top 100 HR Experts. She was named as 1 in 9 Speakers Turning Crisis into Opportunity by Entrepreneur magazine, and for three consecutive years been an Engagedly Top 100 HR Influencer and Entrepreneur of the Year.Grant will freely admit that she is a work in progress. She occasionally misuses pronouns. She prejudges others. Sometimes she walks in fear. Yet she has consistently striven to focus on love, and made it her mission to use her passion, persistence, knowledge, and experience to dismantle racism, sexism, classism, and plain old stupidism—including her own. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her partner, where when not teaching people how to challenge bias she is busy being the world’s best auntie.

In the second part of this episode, John Mitchell and Miranda Zolot delve into the complexities of navigating labor laws across borders. Discover how companies can follow local laws while respecting cultural norms. The discussion extends to the evolution of compliance over time and where it's headed in the future. Stay tuned to gain valuable insights into the intersection of labor laws, cultural dynamics, and the evolving landscape of compliance on "Fire Your Hiring Habits."About Miranda Zolot: With over 20 years of experience as an in-house legal counsel, Miranda is a seasoned leader and a legal creative who loves helping people and businesses succeed. She is an International Legal Design Expert, certified by Legal Creatives, and a charter member of TechGC, a peer community for General Counsels. As the General Counsel at Oyster, Miranda is building a legal framework for making cross-border employment easier, supporting global expansion for businesses, and helping to bring remote work to talented people everywhere. She leverages her expertise in employment law, litigation, information risk management, and legal operations to deliver forward-thinking, business-minded solutions that produce sustainable results. Miranda is a strategic business partner and adviser to the senior management team, and a hands-on leader of a diverse and collaborative legal team.

Join John as he sits down with Miranda Zolot, the dynamic General Counsel at Oyster. With over 20 years of in-house legal experience, Miranda is a strategic business partner, hands-on manager, and a creative problem-solver. Discover Miranda's role in simplifying global hiring through a robust legal framework at Oyster. As an International Legal Design Expert and a leader in the in-house legal community, Miranda shares insights into navigating the complexities of legal leadership. Whether you're a legal professional or a business leader, this episode is a must-listen for valuable advice on enhancing your hiring practices and legal strategies. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from Miranda Zolot's wealth of experience and ignite your approach to compliant global hiring. Tune in now to "Fire Your Hiring Habits"!About Miranda Zolot: With over 20 years of experience as an in-house legal counsel, Miranda is a seasoned leader and a legal creative who loves helping people and businesses succeed. She is an International Legal Design Expert, certified by Legal Creatives, and a charter member of TechGC, a peer community for General Counsels.As the General Counsel at Oyster, Miranda is building a legal framework for making cross-border employment easier, supporting global expansion for businesses, and helping to bring remote work to talented people everywhere. She leverages her expertise in employment law, litigation, information risk management, and legal operations to deliver forward-thinking, business-minded solutions that produce sustainable results. Miranda is a strategic business partner and adviser to the senior management team, and a hands-on leader of a diverse and collaborative legal team.

In the second half of this podcast, John delves into Erica's insights on Generation Z's impact on today's workplaces. She'll shed light on why Gen Z isn't just tech-savvy but also deeply human-centric, valuing authenticity, diversity, and social responsibility. For companies seeking to foster strong human connections in a distributed workforce, Erica will share her expertise. She'll provide best practices and tips on effective communication, creative collaboration, and regular celebrations within your remote and hybrid teams. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Erica Keswin, a leading voice in workplace strategy and human connection. Tune in to this episode of Fire Your Hiring Habits and get ready to elevate your retention strategies.About Erica Keswin: Erica is a bestselling author, internationally sought after speaker, and workplace strategist. Her first two bestselling books Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Surefire Ways to Design a Workplace That’s Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World(McGraw Hill 2018), and Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic(McGraw Hill 2021) were widely discussed in media outlets likeGood Morning America, MSNBC and Live with Kelly & Ryan, as well as many print articles and reviews. Her forthcoming book is called The Retention Revolution: 7 Surprising (and VeryHuman!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company (September 2023 McGraw-Hill) and will set leaders up for success in this new world of work. When Erica isn’t writing books and offering keynotes, she coaches top-of-the-class businesses, organizations, and individuals to help them improve their performance by honoring relationships in today’s hybrid workplace. Erica is honored to be one of Marshall Goldsmith’s Top 100Coaches, as well as one of Business Insider’s most innovative coaches. She’s also the founder of the Spaghetti Project, a roving ritual devoted to sharing the science and stories of relationships at work. Erica lives in New York City with her husband Jeff, three children and her labradoodle, Cruiser.

Are you ready to change your hiring habits and embrace a new way of finding and keeping the best talent for your organization? If so, you won’t want to miss this episode of Fire Your Hiring Habits, where John welcomes Erica Keswin, a speaker, workplace strategist, and author of The Retention Revolution. Erica is an expert on how to create a culture of connection and belonging in the workplace, and how to use rituals to foster engagement and loyalty. She shares her insights from her latest book, The Retention Revolution, where she reveals the secrets of how to retain your employees in a post-pandemic world. You’ll learn how to design meaningful rituals that celebrate your team’s achievements, how to communicate effectively with your remote and hybrid workers, and how to leverage the power of human connection to boost your bottom line. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most influential voices in the future of work. Tune in to Fire Your Hiring Habits and get ready to revolutionize your retention strategy.About Erica Keswin: Erica is a bestselling author, internationally sought after speaker, and workplace strategist. Her first two bestselling books Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Surefire Ways to Design a Workplace That’s Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World(McGraw Hill 2018), and Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic(McGraw Hill 2021) were widely discussed in media outlets likeGood Morning America, MSNBC and Live with Kelly & Ryan, as well as many print articles and reviews. Her forthcoming book is called The Retention Revolution: 7 Surprising (and VeryHuman!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company (September 2023 McGraw-Hill) and will set leaders up for success in this new world of work. When Erica isn’t writing books and offering keynotes, she coaches top-of-the-class businesses, organizations, and individuals to help them improve their performance by honoring relationships in today’s hybrid workplace. Erica is honored to be one of Marshall Goldsmith’s Top 100Coaches, as well as one of Business Insider’s most innovative coaches. She’s also the founder of the Spaghetti Project, a roving ritual devoted to sharing the science and stories of relationships at work. Erica lives in New York City with her husband Jeff, three children and her labradoodle, Cruiser.

In the second part of their discussion, Liz shares her perspective on the role of humor in effective leadership. She explains why not taking oneself too seriously and maintaining a sense of lightheartedness can build rapport and relatability with employees. They also dive into Liz's book, Impact Players. She describes the process she went through to identify and study the impact players featured in the book. Liz gives behind-the-scenes insights into what sets top impact players apart and how she gained access to observe and interview them for her groundbreaking research.

Join John for an inspiring conversation with leadership coach and author Liz Wiseman. Liz shares her extensive research and insights on developing talent and leadership within organizations. They discuss Liz's popular books, Multipliers and Impact Players, which reveal strategies for bringing out the intelligence and capability in people. Liz describes her work with top companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft and the leadership techniques she's taught their executives and managers. Tune in to gain motivation and practical advice to become a better leader and manager yourself. Liz provides thought-provoking perspectives on talent development, coaching employees, maximizing people's potential, and leading with humility.

In the second half of John’s talk with Judy Gilbert, the Chief People Officer at ŌURA, Judy dives into her approach to diversity, equity and inclusion at ŌURA. She discusses initiatives like mentorship programs, employee resource groups, and building diverse slates for open roles. Judy shares how focusing on belonging and psychological safety has been key to promoting DE&I in a meaningful way. She talks about programs that educate leaders and provide them with tools to create equitable, inclusive teams where everyone feels valued. Judy also provides advice for leaders looking to evolve their organizational cultures, emphasizing the importance of listening to employees, modeling desired behaviors, and giving people agency in shaping initiatives. She stresses that culture stems from a shared purpose and set of values that must be authentic. Judy believes when leaders focus on human potential and growth, they unlock innovation, passion and meaning. Tune in for an insightful discussion about the keys to leading with humanity.

This week, John is joined by Judy Gilbert, Chief People Officer at ŌURA, the company behind the innovative health and wellness smart ring. With decades of human resources leadership experience at cutting-edge biotech companies, Judy shares her insights on building inclusive, people-centric cultures focused on empowering employees. Judy discusses the keys to scaling global teams while staying true to core values, creating environments where top talent can thrive, and developing hiring practices that drive diversity, equity and belonging. Tune in to hear Judy's wisdom on the future of HR in technology, the role of people analytics, and how focusing on human potential unlocks innovation and passion. John and Judy have an inspiring conversation about the human element of business and the tremendous opportunity organizations have to make a positive impact when they put people first.