How the Dynamics of Differences Drive Inclusive Workplaces with Ama Agyapong

Lead at the Top of Your Game

IN THIS EPISODE...

Meet Ama Agyapong, founder and CEO of Inclusion Enterprises, a training and development company with expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Known as 'That Inclusion Lady,' Ama is a dynamic DEI advisor, coach, and speaker with over 15 years of experience!

Throughout today's conversation, she shares professional insights on fostering inclusivity within the workplace. She candidly recounts her leadership missteps, including the unconscious favoritism that led to feelings of exclusion among team members. Through her story, Ama emphasizes the importance of understanding and navigating cultural differences, leveraging data for informed decision-making, and developing comprehensive management training programs. Her reflections underscore the critical need for leaders to move beyond comfort zones and actively work towards creating environments where every employee feels valued and included.

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ABOUT AMA AGYAPONG:

Known as 'That Inclusion Lady,' Ama is not just a sought-after Speaker and certified Master Facilitator; she's a force for change, promoting accountability and awareness around inclusion. Ama's story exemplifies the transformative power of advocacy and the positive impact one person can have on race and culture. Ama goes beyond the ordinary, using storytelling to create awareness that transforms behavior, adds genuine value, and positively impacts an organization's bottom line.

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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

1. Why is celebrating diversity important in workplaces?

2. What does inclusion in the workplace mean in a practical sense?

3. How can discomfort lead to growth in diversity efforts?

4. How can organizations mitigate risks associated with lack of inclusion?

5. What role does data play in building inclusive workplaces?

6. How does informed leadership contribute to workplace inclusivity?

7. How can leaders foster team development beyond relying on go-to individuals?

8. How does bias affect team dynamics and inclusion efforts?

9. How do unspoken rules impact workplace relationships?

10. How does courageous agility contribute to effective leadership?

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FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:

[03:28] A Geriatric Millennial Mom's Story

[05:51] Mastering the Dynamics of Diversity and Inclusion

[07:23] Personal and Structural Barriers to True Inclusion

[12:10] The Business Case for Inclusion in Modern Organizations

[16:33] Signature Segment: Ama's entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: Building Inclusive Workplaces through Informed Leadership

[19:04] Overcoming Dependency on Go-To People and Fostering Team Development

[20:59] Learning from Leadership Mistakes

[23:22] Unspoken Rules to Build Workplace Connections

[28:35] Signature Segment: Ama's LATTOYG Tactics of Choice: Leading with Courageous Agility

[32:19] Meet 'That Inclusion Lady'!

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LINKS FOR AMA AGYAPONG:

• Website: inclusionenterprises.org/
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ama-a-hooks/
• Instagram: instagram.com/that_inclusionlady/

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PEOPLE AND RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Disruptive Thinking: A Daring Strategy to Change How We Live, Lead, and Love:amazon.com/Disruptive-Thinking-Daring-Strategy-Change

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