Elevating Workplace Culture
In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, Catherine Ripley speaks with Sandy Harvey, President and Chief Inclusion Strategist at Exodus Consulting Group. They discuss the importance of community and networking, Sandy's journey into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the evolving landscape of leadership in today's workplace.
The conversation highlights the significance of trust, accountability, and culture in organizations, as well as the personal challenges Sandy faced as a breast cancer survivor. Sandy also shares insights from her newly released book, 'The Inclusion Architecture Blueprint,' aimed at transforming workplace culture through effective DEI strategies.
Chapters
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Symplicity Conversations
03:00The Importance of Community and Networking
06:11 Sandy's Journey into DEI and Leadership
09:09 High-Performing Leadership in Today's Workplace
12:04 Building Trust and Accountability in Teams
15:03 Transforming Workplace Culture
17:48 Self-Awareness and Personal Accountability
20:53 Resilience and Personal Stories
24:01 Sandy's Cancer Journey and Advocacy
26:45 The Launch of Sandy's Book
29:47 Dreaming Big and Overcoming Obstacles
33:03 Conclusion and Call to Action
Creators and Guests
Host
Catherine Ripley
Catherine Ripley founded Symplicity Communications in 2007 to help people avoid misleading sales practices during telecom purchases. By bringing respect, clarity and flexibility to the process, Symplicity Communications helps clients find peace of mind in a complex market. Her Midwestern values drive how she does business and selects the team that makes Symplicity special. Catherine possesses a great love for this industry and serves as a board member for Inforum Michigan’s TechnologyNEXT program for women in technology.
