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S.E.E.R. Secrets for DE&I Systemic Change from Her Popular TEDx | Natasha Miller Williams
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S.E.E.R. Secrets for DE&I Systemic Change from Her Popular TEDx | Natasha Miller Williams



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Despite what many people think, one voice is powerful enough to enact systemic change. In this episode of The Courage of a Leader, host Amy L. Riley interviews VP of Culture and DE&I at Ferrara, Natasha Miller Williams, about how to change workplace norms to benefit everyone. Williams intertwines data and insights as she unpacks what’s involved in ensuring every person within an organization has a seat at the table. Delve into her SEER strategy for improving interpersonal connections, expanding opportunities for all individuals, and challenging exclusionary systemic norms.

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Building a more inclusive work environment starts with leaders seeing problematic systems.

A business’s policies and systems result from decisions made over time about how things get done. These decisions are shaped by the input a company receives from its people — particularly its leaders. How can you become a leader who challenges the norms that impede inclusion? Adopt a SEER approach: see, expect, express, repeat.

Leaders who want to build more inclusive work environments should begin by identifying systems impeding that goal. Start with your own observations: Note moments when you find yourself resisting change or overly identifying with existing structures, hindering your ability to adapt and evolve. For example, some companies continue to insist all new hires have a bachelor...

About the Speakers

The host of The Courage of a Leader podcast, Amy L. Riley, is an internationally renowned speaker, author, and consultant. Guest Natasha Miller Williams is VP of Culture and DE&I at Ferrara. She’s been named one of Crain’s Notable DE&I Executives and Diversity MBA Magazine’s Top 100 Executive Leaders and Top 100 Women of Influence.


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