Reimagine Inclusion – a message Mita Mallick hopes we all take to heart, and also the title of her new book. As a returning guest on our podcast, Mita breaks down what inclusivity really looks like both in the workplace and our professional lives. She shares examples of real struggles she’s experienced, and provides tips to help you on your own personal journey as an ally. Because whether you were ever picked last for a sports team or left off an event list, it’s a very human thing to feel excluded, so how do we help prevent it for others?

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(00:00) Introduction - Mita Mallick

(01:53) Mita Mallick’s Writing Journey

(05:27) Why Mita Wrote Reimagining Inclusion

(06:47) Kickball - Setting the Stage

(09:57) Intention vs. Impact

(13:32) Of Course I Support Black Lives Matter, Why Are You Asking If I Have Any Black Friends?

(18:16) Media Influencing Stereotypes

(23:18) Myth 11 - Our Ad Wasn’t Racist, It Was Simply A Mistake

(30:25) Tips For Focusing On Inclusion

(35:13) What Can We Do?

(37:05) Just Sit With It