Neil draws a distinction between power and privilege. It is an invitation to everyone to own their natural and equal power. He illustrates with examples of how to notice the difference between privilege and power using slavery, Hollywood, and Jeopardy. To close, Neil invites those with privilege to consider who they are as gatekeepers. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at [email protected]. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil discusses how words get in the way of advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. He uses the old childhood rhyme “Sticks and Stones” to highlight the error many were taught at an early age. In this episode he uses two scenarios to outline harmful and unproductive behaviors present in J.E.D.I work and invites leaders to be more relationally intelligent in their interactions in service of advancing racial justice. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at [email protected]. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses the reality of online dating and the wisdom of Organizational Relationship Systems Intelligence to explain what is arguably the most intractable problem corporations face after recruiting Black and brown employees. Retention. He lays out in clear terms, and offers a path out of this quagmire for corporations, Black job seekers, and Black employees. For executives and D&I leaders in large organizations Neil puts out an invitation to save millions of dollars with a simple change in mindset and action. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at [email protected]. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses concepts from Co-Active Leadership and Relationship Systems Intelligence, findings and facts from leadership research, and a personal example to illustrate how racism is expressed by well-meaning white people as dangerous blindspot, yet an everyday experience for Black people. He offers an invitation to leaders and organizations interested in moving the needle on corporate diversity and inclusion efforts with specific focus on anti-Black racism. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at [email protected]. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses Relationship Systems Intelligence to illustrate why we cannot expect predominantly white corporate cultures to be more Black. In this episode he outlines what to expect and how to respond to racial aggression through a systems-informed lens. He shares benefits of becoming a system-oriented leader through developing Relationship Systems Intelligence.  You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at [email protected]. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil lays out a behavior that doubles down on the already damaging nature of so-called microaggressions. It is a triggered response when generally well-meaning people are faced with the reality that they are the source of a microaggression or their racism is exposed at work. Listen to get a step-by-step approach to managing these situations and transforming a potentially horrible circumstance into a life-affirming experience. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at [email protected]. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil takes a direct look at what is happening across the nation and in corporate America with D&I work. He points directly at a hole and a dangerous trend that threatens to undermine the potential of the last year. Of course he brings in a life scenario to highlight the nonsense in the collective actions. Rather than ending with a tip, Neil makes a request and leaves an insight about the edge we want to cross, but is not guaranteed. efforts in corporate space. He closes with suggestions on how to test organizational commitment to addressing systemic racism in the workplace. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at [email protected]. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses context from a divergent field to illustrate how systems may operate to distract our attention. He takes listeners into the world of environmental justice and the global climate crisis to point out the difference between problem solving and exploitation, and then draws the contrast to the current diversity and inclusion efforts in corporate space. He closes with suggestions on how to test organizational commitment to addressing systemic racism in the workplace. Check out the two organizations Neil mentioned in the episode, the Earth Island Institute and the Plastic Pollution Coalition. https://livingcorporate.club/34c6FyG https://livingcorporate.club/3fEye96 You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at [email protected]. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil invites listeners to consider a single universal adversary as responsible for all social and emotional harm between people. He uses bigotry and business as a backdrop and challenges traditional thinking in diversity and inclusion work. There is a fundamental truth here for everyone, and an invitation to courageous internal action. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at [email protected]. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil shares a brief inspiration and invitation for all leaders who want a more kind and inclusive world. He reminds of the power of dreaming and calls us into a collective dream. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at [email protected]. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/