Leading In Color With Sarah Morgan

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan is interviewing Dr Joel A. Davis Brown.  Dr. Joel is the chief visionary officer for the organizational development firm Pneumos. He is also a public speaker and an author. He has worked in leadership and management training since 2006 and also serves as an adjunct professor for the IÉSEG School of Management in Paris. Dr Joel specializes in training around diversity, equity and inclusion, emotional intelligence, anti-racism, LGBTQ+ inclusion, interpersonal dialogue, and intercultural communication. He is the author of the book The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Cultural Values Can Transform Your Leadership Practices. And Dr Joel holds an educational doctorate from Saint Mary’s College of California and a juris doctorate in law from University of Virginia. In this episode, Dr Joel shares:  The Importance of Centering Purpose in your Career His Top 3 Criteria in selecting Work The History of Intersectionality between the Queer and Black Justice Movements

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan discusses 3 hot topics in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to be aware of:  The NEPC's new DEI Ranking System for Investment Firms Pending SCOTUS Ruling to Watch -- and Why Uber's "Don't Call Me Karen" Webcast Fiasco    

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan is interviewing Recruitment Marketing expert and LGBTQIA+ advocate, Kat Kibben.    Kat Kibben [they/them] is a keynote speaker, writing expert, and LGBTQIA+ advocate who teaches hiring teams how to write inclusive, unbiased job postings that will get the right person to apply faster.   Before founding Three Ears Media, Kat was a CMO, Technical Copywriter, and Managing Editor for leading companies like Monster, Care.com, and Randstad Worldwide. With 15+ years of recruitment marketing and training experience, Kat knows how to turn talented recruiting teams into talented writers who write for people, not about work.   Today, Kat is frequently featured as an HR and recruiting expert in publications like The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Forbes. They’ve been named to numerous lists, including LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Job Search & Careers, and have worked with companies like Twitter, Survey Monkey, and National Instruments.   When not speaking, writing, or training, you

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan shares her experiences, learnings, and takeaways from the Workhuman LIVE 2023 conference.  Taking place in San Diego, CA during April 17 - 20, the Workhuman LIVE conference featured keynotes and breakout sessions focused on bringing intentionality into HR, and highlighted the ROI of recognizing your people as the humans they are.  Sarah covered breakout sessions on workplace culture, DEI strategy, and bias in the hiring process. She also covered all the keynote sessions and shares about unique aspects of the Workhuman conference and software. 

Host Sarah Morgan kicks off SEASON FOUR of Leading in Color with this episode   Sarah talks about the following in this episode:  Why Quiet Firing & Hiring are MORE dangerous than Quiet Quitting Why employers have to get involved in political issues now more than ever The impact of misogynoir in the workplace   Here are the shownote links referred to in the episode Inclusion Crusade episode discussing layoffs follow artist & producer Mozlikly  article on NLRB ruling featuring Sarah Morgan

Host Sarah Morgan continues the Inside The Great Resignation series.   This is the 5th of 6 episodes in the #InsideTGR series.  In this episode, Sarah talks about:  Creating Personal Touch in Making Job Offers The 4 Keys to Outstanding Onboarding The "Hotelization" of Office Spaces   To submit your questions for the next Ask Me Anything, click HERE Check out these reference links from the episode:  The 2021 Regus study  The Inclusion Crusade podcast interview with Mercedes Johnson  

This is Part 4 of 6 of the Inside The Great Resignation series – and host Sarah Morgan is interviewing author Kourtney Whitehead.    Kourtney has spent her career helping people build high performing teams and reach their individual work goals, from executive searches to talent management to career coaching. She is an author, senior contributor at Forbes.com, and a frequent speaker and podcast guest on the topics of careers, purpose and fulfillment. Her goal is to demystify the pursuit of meaningful work and help you see that it is not a far-off dream, but something quite achievable.    In this episode, Kourtney shares:  the 3 tiers of organizations within The Great Resignation and how to diagnose them how to find the thread of joy & purpose in your career the questions employers should be prepared to answer to gain & keep their talent   Connect with Kourtney through her website, Simply Service (https://simplyservice.org), where you will find links to her social media, her free career downloads, and

Host Sarah Morgan continues the Inside The Great Resignation series.   This is the 3rd of 6 episodes in the #InsideTGR series.  In this episode, Sarah talks about:  Why Your Hiring Process Needs Retooling The Best Questions to Ask Candidates to Ensure They're Primed for Inclusion Why Culture Thrive is BETTER than Culture Fit   To submit your questions for the next Ask Me Anything, click HERE To contact Sarah for consulting or coaching services, email hello@buzzarooneyllc.com  To register for the Workhuman LIVE 2022 conference using Sarah's discount code, click HERE. If you've already registered and want to receive credit for the conference, contact Sarah at leadingincolorpodcast@buzzarooneyllc.com   To buy Leading In Color gear at the BuzzARooney Boutique, click HERE.   

This is Part 2 of 6 of the Inside The Great Resignation series (#InsideTGR) In this episode, host Sarah Morgan interviews founder Mark Anthony Dyson. Mark is a prolific writer, thinker, speaker, award-winning blog, and podcast, a rich source of information for anyone exploring the job market. He has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., Fast Company, NPR, and Sirius XM. He is the creator of "The Voice of Job Seekers" blog and podcast – which is a platform of compassionate career and job search guidance. Mark gives his advice to employers on how to reach and retain talent during The Great Resignation -- and reminds jobseekers why they cannot hold out forever.  Connect with Mark Anthony Dyson thru his website: TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com Follow Mark on Twitter: @markadyson -- and connect with him on LinkedIn  

Host Sarah Morgan kicks off a new series, Inside The Great Resignation.  This is the 1st of 6 episodes in the #InsideTGR series.  In this episode, Sarah talks about:  The 5 types of job seekers that you want to reach Why your job ads are failing Where Talent Acquisition will go from here   To submit your questions for the next Ask Me Anything, click HERE To contact Sarah for consulting or coaching services, email hello@buzzarooneyllc.com   

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan answers the following listener questions.  What advice can you give to people who are job searching and tips on how NOT to become frustrated with the process? I have been on at least 5 final interviews for jobs but the other candidate always gets picked. Is there something I should be doing to close the deal on a role?  What were your thoughts on the Dave Chappelle special? I follow you on social media and I didn’t see you say too much about it. Do you think he is transphobic and should be cancelled like a lot of other woke people do?  I know you are a fan of General Hospital. What do you think of them firing Jax and Jason for not getting vaccinated? What accommodations are currently being made in the HR space for employees with mental health issues?  What HR challenges are most prevalent as we appear to be coming to the “end” of the pandemic?  To submit your questions for next month's Ask Me Anything, click HERE To contact Sarah for consulting or coaching services,

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan discusses her recent career shift and the lessons learned. She discusses the 4 questions you should ask yourself as you consider your satisfaction and next career move.  Listen now. Connect and follow Humareso online.  Submit your questions HERE by November 18, 2021 to be answered in Episode 37. This link will remain available year-round and all other questions answered in the monthly #AskBuzzAnything newsletter. Subscribe HERE. 

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan discusses burnout -- and why it is so much more prevalent & heightened during the pandemic. She also highlights the way this wave of burnout is impacting Black women, other people of color, and other people of traditionally marginalized identities differently and more heavily.  She also discusses ways to overcome this as an individual and how to address it as a leader of people.  Listen now. 

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan kicks off the #RecoveringAfterRona series by talking about "The Great Resignation". The Great Resignation is what the media has named this tsunami of resignations that companies are seeing from people who do not want to return to traditional office work after a year of being remote. In this episode, Sarah breaks down the reasons for why this is happening and what organizations can do to stop it from happening to them. Sarah also gives overview on what is to come for the rest of the #RecoveringAfterRona series on her blog and podcast thru August 2021.

In this episode, Sarah interviews UR Black Student Coalition leaders Shira Greer and Katiana Issac.  Formed in March 2021 in order to advocate for the wellbeing of Black students at UR, the Coalition is an informal collective comprised of Black students who are in support of the demands listed in the Protect Our Web statement and its addendum. The BSC arose in response to President Crutcher’s February 25, 2021 statement on behalf of the university and the Board of Trustees stating that they intended to keep the name of Ryland Hall (named after enslaver Robert Ryland), and rename Freeman Hall to Mitchell-Freeman Hall (named after Mitchell, a former enslaved person who fought segregation, and Douglas Southall Freeman, a segregationist and eugenicist). While these building names were the catalyst for the BSC’s formation, ultimately the group seeks material changes to better the experiences of Black students on campus. ​ Students are advocating for the following demands, and are committed to seeing them met:  Re

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan discusses what recent health challenges have taught her about boundaries, self-care, and "the power of pausing."  Sarah also provides a preview of what's to come in Season 3 of the show -- and announces her new #RecoveringAfterRona series.  Links to resources mentioned in the episode:  HR Happy Hour Network Inclusion Crusade show  #ReOpeningAfterRona series Register for Workhuman LIVE 2021 -- it is FREE!    

The episode guest is Natalie Egan.   In this episode, we discuss the following:  The impact of sexism in the workplace The challenges of being a tech founder with a marginalized identity The importance of cultivating empathy & self-awareness as a leader Natalie Jane Egan is an openly transgender, B2B software entrepreneur and a recognized thought leader living her life at the intersection of technology and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.   Natalie has over 20 years of experience driving digital change, developing high performing teams, building complex products, and selling enterprise solutions.   Today, she is the CEO & Founder of Translator, Inc., where she and her team are on a mission to scale empathy and equality through technology.   Prior to founding Translator in 2016––and prior to her transition––Natalie was CEO & Founder of PeopleLinx, a venture capital backed sales technology solution that was acquired in 2015. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Natalie has also worked

The episode guest is Tamer Mokhtar.   In this episode, we discuss the following:  The most important thing for individuals to know about the upcoming election besides “vote”  What corporate leaders can do to combat voter suppression and disenfranchisement How & why risk is different for Black entrepreneurs Tamer is a Partner, Investing in US and the Founder, All Americans Vote Established in 2017, Investing in US (IIU) took on the task of establishing a data-informed hypothesis about how risk capital could offer the greatest leverage in the world of electoral politics. As a partner at IIU, Tamer and his team utilize a venture capital model in examining hundreds of organizations to determine which are mission-aligned and capable of bringing about scaled impact in the areas of technology integration into voter mobilization efforts, digital media/messaging, and turnout.  Concurrently, Tamer founded All Americans Vote (AAV), which focuses on non-partisan efforts to engage America’s electorate by elevating t

The episode guest is Michael Ogunsanya.   In this episode, we discuss the following:  Striking the balance of confidence vs coachability in business The importance of being proactive in addressing toxic behaviors in the workplace Storytelling as the key to finding our purpose and creating our success Michael Ogunsanya is the cofounder and CEO of Mindstand, an artificial intelligence driven software that detects implicit bias and harassment within internal workplace communications. His company serves to improve company culture with its AI engine that understands the intent and context of conversations to provide you with alerts on what really matters within your workplace community.    Learn more about with Mindstand on their website and on Facebook and on Twitter and on Instagram    Connect with Michael on LinkedIn at “Michaeel Ogunsanya”  and on Twitter and on Instagram    Register for the HROI Summit --- and join the BuzzARooney Community to be eligible for an event scholarship and to get my monthly new

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan explains:  What anti-racism is The importance of people being anti-racist vs non-racist Why anti-racism is essential to the future of business Sarah also discusses her upcoming HROI Summit, a 2-day workshop focused on cultivating inclusion and equity in the workplace using anti-racist concepts.  Links to resources mentioned in the episode:  Sarah's list of resources for beginning anti-racist personal work   Author Ijeoma Olou's website   The BuzzARooney Community subscriber site for newsletters & exclusive content    Episode 19 with Michael C Bush, CEO of the Great Place to Work Institute   The HROI Summit registration website