Episode 103: Don’t Dim My Light – A Conversation with Jim Fielding
In this episode, we talk with Jim Fielding, who has led consumer products groups at the world’s largest media companies, including Disney, Dreamworks, and Twentieth Century Fox. Jim is a partner at Archer Gray, an independent media company, and president of its Co-Lab Division. He is also founder of the Queer Philanthropy Circle, the nation’s […]
93. Future-Ready Leadership: A Conversation with Maureen Metcalf
What’s the difference between managing and leading people at work? In today’s episode we’ll talk about this with Maureen Metcalf, founder and CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute, and a highly sought-after expert in anticipating and leveraging future business trends. Maureen is also the host of the Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our Future podcast, where we […]
82. The Workplace Wasteland: Dealing with a Toxic Work Environment
Do you dread going to work each day? Has your credentials ever been questioned? In today’s episode, we’ll talk about our experiences as black men working in toxic work environments. We’ll also provide receipts on the impact of working in these types of work environments and give you some strategies on how you can navigate […]
80. Season 4 Finale: Verify Your Receipts or Course Correct: Mid-Year Performance Review
It’s time to talk to your boss about your mid-year performance review. How will this conversation unfold? Mid-year performance reviews remain critical for tracking how well your career is progressing. In this season’s finale, we’ll share with you the content and structure for a proactive and productive mid-year performance review. We’ll also provide receipts on […]
78. Turning the Tide: Coping with Workplace Static with Dr. Sylvia Bartley
How do you overcome external static to reach your goals? What’s the emotional impact on BIPOC employees when the playing field is unleveled at work? In today’s episode, Sr. Director-Health Equity, Dr. Sylvia Bartley, joins us to talk about her career path. From questions being raised about her ability to achieve a PhD in Neurophysiology […]
77. Overqualified to be Qualified: A Conversation with Nnamdi Njoku
Do black employees really need to be twice as good? Medtech executive leader, Nnamdi Njoku, joins us to talk about deciding on one’s future path, glass cliff opportunities, leadership, and making an impact. We’ll also discuss identity and resilience, finding support from your village, and being overqualified at work. Then, we’ll provide receipts on qualification […]
75. The Intersection of Trust, Burnout, & Mental Wellbeing: A Conversation with Nidhi Tewari
It’s C-CRETS 75th episode, and we’re talking about the importance of mental health. Listen in as licensed clinical social worker and mental health therapist, Nidhi Tewari, joins us in the C-CRETS chair. We’ll talk to Nidhi about her journey to working in the mental health field. In addition, we’ll discuss the impact that lack of […]
74. I Got Something to Say: Thought Leadership 2.0
What are the roadblocks preventing you from establishing your voice as a thought leader? How can you become a better thought leader within your industry? In today’s episode, we’ll recap some key themes from one of our most popular episodes where we covered thought leadership. In addition, we’ll expand on how you can become a […]
73. Just Keep Living: A Conversation with Lisa Bennett
Author, speaker and serial entrepreneur Lisa Bennett joins us to talk about her book ‘Just Keep Living: Conversations with Granny.’ In today’s episode, we’ll talk with Lisa about her career path, including some of the challenges and triumphs she’s faced along the way. We’ll also discuss coping with external static, fitting into a work culture, […]
72. Black on Black Crime: Losing Who You Are on the Climb to the Top
What happens when black leaders don’t support black employees? How do BIPOC employees move forward in corporate America when BIPOC leaders act as company gatekeepers? In today’s episode we’ll talk about getting held back by your ‘own’. Listen as we share stories of how we’ve been impacted positively and negatively by black leaders, and the […]
