Leaders Need to Show Up - a podcast by Tara Kemes, Sarah Markwick and Sandy Gunn

We’ve talked about it before during various conversations -- the state of the world and racism, sexism, homophobia, and all the awful actions being perpetrated against people for simply being who they are have resulted in more and more businesses and organizations making efforts for equity, diversity and inclusion. 

This is important. And companies say it is important. 

And yet, it is very common that the people IN CHARGE of the business are not showing up. For sure, they have lots of responsibilities and are busy. And yet, if equity, diversity and inclusion are that important...wouldn’t they make it a priority? So, the question is, are leaders who don’t show up jerks?? Or just really, really busy?

Key Takeaways:

• Human resources can’t do this alone! 
• “Showing up” can mean a variety of things. Here are a few: 
• • Attend the important workshop! 
  • Be consistent with your values! 
  • Beyond talking about it...take action!
• Leaders are going to make mistakes. Let’s give value to what they do AFTER they know they’ve made a mistake. 

Bonus Takeaway:

• “It’s easier to solve a capacity problem than a jerk problem. ”Wise words, Sarah, wise words.

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