Episode 107: The 4 P’s of Black Expectation
There are 4 P’s of black expectation. The impact of having to live up to these expectations adds another layer of trauma, and puts up barriers that many BIPOC employees must overcome, in order to succeed in their careers. In this episode, we’ll define the 4 P’s of Black expectation, talk about how they have […]
Episode 106: No More Okie Doke! Using Your Power for Good
Have you ever been asked to accept a lateral move on the job? Is taking on an interim position always beneficial to your career? There are many circumstances when underrepresented employees believe they’re positioned for career advancement, but they end up getting the okie doke. Today, we call out the fake allyship and camouflaged sponsorship […]
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 […]
EPISODE 101: Getting on Code
Welcome to Season 6 of C-CRETS. We’re excited to bring you another season of hot fire! This season we’ll focus on Staying on Code (SOC). Staying on code is more than writing a check. It also means advocating for others when you’re in the room, being a mentor, and sending the elevator back down to […]
Staying on Code
The corporate workplace is not an equal playing field. Everyday, BIPOC employeesface various challenges, from microaggressions to being passed over for promotionsand other work opportunities that they’re qualified to receive. Despite this, BIPOCemployees have and continue to climb the corporate ladder by contributing value totheir organizations, as well as honing key skill sets such as […]
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 […]
