Walk the Talk

Professionalism: The Changing Face of Business

Episode Summary

In this episode host Cass McMann, Community Leader for the Inclusive Leadership Network covers Professionalism. Recently campaigns on LinkedIn using the hashtag I am Professional as well as the passage of the federal CROWN act banning workplace discrimination based on hair and hair texture are encouraging us to examine the definition of professionalism. In this episode, Laurena Mitchell and Megan Ward, two experts in the field of DEI talk with host Cass McMann about what professionalism is and how changing it is at the center of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Episode Notes

Articles discussed in this episode:

Deloitte Inclusion survey: Uncovering talent 

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/covering-in-the-workplace.html

Forbes White professionalism limits diverse employees

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gradsoflife/2021/06/29/white-professionalism-limits-diverse-employees-belonging/?sh=658a72f83e5c