diversity

On the latest episode of the Drew Aversa Show, I interview Bay Area clinical psychologist Jaseon Outlaw, PhD.Jaseon Outlaw is the founder of Journey of Life Psychological, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area.In this episode we talk about Jaseon’s journey earning his doctorate in clinical psychology to creating a practice to bring psychological care to the African American community that has been...

What Does Diversity Mean to You? Interviewing against thousands of qualified applicants for a coveted badge as a firefighter/paramedic, candidates are interviewed multiple times and in multiple ways before they are given a chance to join the ranks of the nation's bravest. Hired as one of the youngest professional firefighter/paramedics in my early 20's, I nailed the interview rounds, landing my childhood...

Understanding cultural differences is an essential leadership skill in today's business environment. Whether you're an executive traveling overseas to negotiate a deal, an expat managing a footwear brand's supply chain in a foreign country, or a team member working in an organization that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, it's time to up your knowledge and understanding of cultural differences....

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is a popular corporate topic right now, and for good reason. But while D&I strategies are surely needed, too often, they fall short because they focus only on external differences of gender and race. Imagine this: All of a sudden, you become blind, and you cannot see the applicant in front of you or the teammate next to you. All you can do is rely on what's being...