Diversity is the future. When an organization has a diversified workforce, this meant better productivity, creativity, and stronger company reputation. It puts the company in a competitive edge that can lead to greater reach in the future. This is why many are seeking to employ people from different backgrounds. Regardless of a company's good intentions, diversity efforts still falter if the ones with privilege won't allow others equal access to power. How can we break this norm and shift others into building a sustainable culture of inclusion? How can we establish a commitment and match our intents with our impact? In today’s episode, La’Wana Harris, the author of Diversity Beyond Lip-Service joins us to talk about her book and the topic of diversity and inclusions. We also talk about how organizations can make it safe to have conversations around diversity and inclusions and be aware where we are at and where we want to go. Grab your copy now and learn how you can build a sustainable culture of diversity and inclusion within your organization. Click here to get your copy!   In this episode, you will learn about: Superficial layers of engagement around diversity and inclusion Gaining awareness Micro-aggression Creating a safe place to talk about backgrounds The problem with diversity programs The gap between the intent and the impact Diversity and inclusion as part of the corporate culture, not a program Using your privilege to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging How to deal with your unconscious bias What does the commit model stand for? How can people utilize it? La’Wana’s personal experience and how she was treated during her professional career as a black woman   Connect with La’Wana: La’Wana Harris, Diversity and Inclusion Strategist LinkedIn Twitter Facebook   Resources mentioned from this episode: Diversity Beyond Lip Service: A Coaching Guide for Challenging Bias by La'Wana Harris Action Guide for Diversity Beyond Lip Service by Harris La’Wana   Connect with Us: What did you think of this episode? Share a review on Apple Podcasts or take our survey. Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Follow Xenium on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.