In this powerful episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too Movement and Chief Vision Officer of Me Too International, for an essential conversation about leadership, workplace culture, empathy, and creating safer organizations.
While the Me Too Movement is often associated with social change, Tarana explains why conversations about sexual and gender-based violence belong in every industry—including logistics and supply chain. She shares how organizational culture, leadership, transparency, and accountability directly impact employee wellbeing, trust, and business performance.
From the origins of the Me Too Movement to practical advice for executives, HR leaders, managers, and coworkers, this discussion challenges leaders to build workplaces where people feel seen, heard, valued, and safe.
If you're passionate about leadership, organizational culture, employee engagement, or creating workplaces where everyone can thrive, this episode is one you won't want to miss.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why psychological safety is essential for high-performing organizations
- How silence becomes normalized in workplace culture
- The leadership behaviors that create trust and accountability
- Why empathy is a competitive advantage—not a weakness
- How peers, managers, and executives all play a role in preventing harmful workplace cultures
- Why Tarana Burke believes sexual and gender-based violence is a community problem that requires a community response
- Practical steps leaders can take today to create safer, healthier workplaces
Additional Links & Resources:
- Connect with Tarana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taranajburke/
- Learn more about me too. International: https://metoomvmt.org/
- Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://logisticswithpurpose.co/
- Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose®: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen
- Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/
This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter.