Season 301 Episode 10188
S2 E25 - ‘Stop Spit Polishing a Landmine’ - Jess Pettitt on Meaningful Workplace Inclusion
Insights on Bridging the Gap Between Effort and Impact in Fostering Belonging http://s4g.biz/29oct24 tl;dr: In today’s episode, Jess Pettitt shares insights from her new book, Almost Doing Good, exploring how well-intentioned efforts in workplaces often falter due to unpreparedness or knee-jerk reactions. Jess emphasizes the importance of recognizing “problems you don’t experience,” encouraging leaders to approach challenges they may not personally face with empathy and understanding. To make lasting impact, Jess advocates for thoughtful, prepared responses rather than relying on superficial, one-size-fits-all solutions that can cause more harm than good. Humor, Jess’s superpower, becomes a powerful tool to bridge understanding and ease tension, especially around sensitive topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jess uses relatable humor to invite people into uncomfortable conversations, transforming resistance and defensiveness into openness and genuine curiosity. https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/... http://superpowers4good.com
