Leading In Color With Sarah Morgan

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan discusses burnout -- and why it is so much more prevalent & heightened during the pandemic. She also highlights the way this wave of burnout is impacting Black women, other people of color, and other people of traditionally marginalized identities differently and more heavily.  She also discusses ways to overcome this as an individual and how to address it as a leader of people.  Listen now. 

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan kicks off the #RecoveringAfterRona series by talking about "The Great Resignation". The Great Resignation is what the media has named this tsunami of resignations that companies are seeing from people who do not want to return to traditional office work after a year of being remote. In this episode, Sarah breaks down the reasons for why this is happening and what organizations can do to stop it from happening to them. Sarah also gives overview on what is to come for the rest of the #RecoveringAfterRona series on her blog and podcast thru August 2021.

In this episode, Sarah interviews UR Black Student Coalition leaders Shira Greer and Katiana Issac.  Formed in March 2021 in order to advocate for the wellbeing of Black students at UR, the Coalition is an informal collective comprised of Black students who are in support of the demands listed in the Protect Our Web statement and its addendum. The BSC arose in response to President Crutcher’s February 25, 2021 statement on behalf of the university and the Board of Trustees stating that they intended to keep the name of Ryland Hall (named after enslaver Robert Ryland), and rename Freeman Hall to Mitchell-Freeman Hall (named after Mitchell, a former enslaved person who fought segregation, and Douglas Southall Freeman, a segregationist and eugenicist). While these building names were the catalyst for the BSC’s formation, ultimately the group seeks material changes to better the experiences of Black students on campus. ​ Students are advocating for the following demands, and are committed to seeing them met:  Re

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan discusses what recent health challenges have taught her about boundaries, self-care, and "the power of pausing."  Sarah also provides a preview of what's to come in Season 3 of the show -- and announces her new #RecoveringAfterRona series.  Links to resources mentioned in the episode:  HR Happy Hour Network Inclusion Crusade show  #ReOpeningAfterRona series Register for Workhuman LIVE 2021 -- it is FREE!    

The episode guest is Natalie Egan.   In this episode, we discuss the following:  The impact of sexism in the workplace The challenges of being a tech founder with a marginalized identity The importance of cultivating empathy & self-awareness as a leader Natalie Jane Egan is an openly transgender, B2B software entrepreneur and a recognized thought leader living her life at the intersection of technology and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.   Natalie has over 20 years of experience driving digital change, developing high performing teams, building complex products, and selling enterprise solutions.   Today, she is the CEO & Founder of Translator, Inc., where she and her team are on a mission to scale empathy and equality through technology.   Prior to founding Translator in 2016––and prior to her transition––Natalie was CEO & Founder of PeopleLinx, a venture capital backed sales technology solution that was acquired in 2015. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Natalie has also worked

The episode guest is Tamer Mokhtar.   In this episode, we discuss the following:  The most important thing for individuals to know about the upcoming election besides “vote”  What corporate leaders can do to combat voter suppression and disenfranchisement How & why risk is different for Black entrepreneurs Tamer is a Partner, Investing in US and the Founder, All Americans Vote Established in 2017, Investing in US (IIU) took on the task of establishing a data-informed hypothesis about how risk capital could offer the greatest leverage in the world of electoral politics. As a partner at IIU, Tamer and his team utilize a venture capital model in examining hundreds of organizations to determine which are mission-aligned and capable of bringing about scaled impact in the areas of technology integration into voter mobilization efforts, digital media/messaging, and turnout.  Concurrently, Tamer founded All Americans Vote (AAV), which focuses on non-partisan efforts to engage America’s electorate by elevating t

The episode guest is Michael Ogunsanya.   In this episode, we discuss the following:  Striking the balance of confidence vs coachability in business The importance of being proactive in addressing toxic behaviors in the workplace Storytelling as the key to finding our purpose and creating our success Michael Ogunsanya is the cofounder and CEO of Mindstand, an artificial intelligence driven software that detects implicit bias and harassment within internal workplace communications. His company serves to improve company culture with its AI engine that understands the intent and context of conversations to provide you with alerts on what really matters within your workplace community.    Learn more about with Mindstand on their website and on Facebook and on Twitter and on Instagram    Connect with Michael on LinkedIn at “Michaeel Ogunsanya”  and on Twitter and on Instagram    Register for the HROI Summit --- and join the BuzzARooney Community to be eligible for an event scholarship and to get my monthly new

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan explains:  What anti-racism is The importance of people being anti-racist vs non-racist Why anti-racism is essential to the future of business Sarah also discusses her upcoming HROI Summit, a 2-day workshop focused on cultivating inclusion and equity in the workplace using anti-racist concepts.  Links to resources mentioned in the episode:  Sarah's list of resources for beginning anti-racist personal work   Author Ijeoma Olou's website   The BuzzARooney Community subscriber site for newsletters & exclusive content    Episode 19 with Michael C Bush, CEO of the Great Place to Work Institute   The HROI Summit registration website    

The episode guest is Lisa Dinhofer    In this episode, we discuss the following:  Why COVID-19 is just as traumatic if not more than a workplace shooting or terrorist attack Why the murder of George Floyd has triggered such a visceral response for white people that we haven’t seen before surrounding #BlackLivesMatter What organizations can do to support the emotional & mental wellness and the psychological safety of employees beyond referring them to the EAP  Lisa Dinhofer, MA, CT, known as “The Crisis Tamer’, works with subject matter and circumstances most people turn away from. She mentors companies past traumatic and destabilizing events, workplace abuse and crisis communications to regain stability, establish a new normal and build resilience. Lisa was an employee at the World Trade Center during the 1993 bombing and was still working in NYC during 9/11. She draws from those first hand experiences of workplace trauma and lessons learned from other workplace tragedies.   Lisa is a certified Thanat

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan discusses the steps you need to take to invite an employee to return to work and how to re-orient them to the workplace after being gone for almost 3 months.  Sarah also discusses the handling on annual reviews, compensation re-adjustments, and pay equity auditing.  Sarah also reflects on the impact of George Floyd during this pandemic and the shift it is causing to the landscape of work.  Links mentioned in this episode:  The Buzz on HR article on Workplace MicroAggressions Episode 26 of Leading in Color with Charlie Pleasant, LCSW BuzzARooney LLC to signup for Sarah's newsletter and get your FREE #ReOpeningAfterRona downloads The Buzz on HR article on Creating Pay Equity

The episode guest is Charnessa Pleasant   In this episode, we discuss the following:  The important distinction between self-care and self-maintenance The self-care behaviors for leaders to model in the workplace The importance of self-care for workplaces navigating COVID-19 Charnessa “Charlie” Pleasant a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (held in both Virginia and North Carolina) and is the founder and executive clinician of The Healing Collaborative, PLLC; a local private practice in Richmond, Virginia. She has been a practicing clinician for 7 years. She is an EMDR trained therapist focusing on the mental and emotional wellness of women who are ready to experience a richer quality of life. Charlie works with clients to address underlying issues causing depression, anxiety, and emotional distress.  Charlie is also a NASW certified clinical supervisor for new MSW graduates and works with other practicing clinicians as they offer their gifts of healing.    Charlie graduated from Virginia Commonwealth Univer

In Part 3 of the #ReOpeningAfterRona series, Sarah is discussing the impact of COVID-19 on compliance and company culture. This episode gives guidance on the FFCRA, FMLA, and ADA as well as advice on re-opening phases, re-orientation policies, and reacclimating employees to working outside the home.  Part 1 of the series is about preparing the physical office space for reopening. Listen to it HERE. Part 2 of the series is about dealing with microaggressions in remote work. Read it HERE.  If you need more guidance on the FFCRA, visit this website.  If you need more guidance on the FMLA, visit this website. Or signup for Sarah's HR Summer School session HERE.  If you need more guidance on the ADA, visit this website.  Don't forget Sarah is providing exclusive content to her BuzzARooney subscribers as part of the #ReOpeningAfterRona series. To join the BuzzARooney community, visit Sarah's website at www.BuzzARooneyLLC.com and signup! You will receive your free downloads within 24 hours after joining The Hive

Sarah Morgan kicks off the #ReOpeningAfterRona series with this episode focused on all the questions you need to ask your employees and all the steps you need to take to prepare your office to reopen after the COVID19 pandemic.  This episode is Part 1 of this 7-part series that will crossover between Leading in Color and Sarah's blog, The Buzz on HR.  Sarah is also providing exclusive content to her BuzzARooney subscribers as part of this series. Signup HERE to subscribe and get her exclusive content.  With this episode, subscribers receive 2 free downloads:  Employee Needs Survey - This list of survey questions will help you find out the concerns and needs of your employees about re-entering the traditional workplace as restrictions lessen and businesses reopen   Office Reopening Readiness Questionnaire - This list of questions to consider will help you think through all the contingencies for your employees and your office before reopening and inviting employees to re-enter the workplace.  To join the B

Host Sarah Morgan kicks off Season 2 discussing what she's been up to during this two month break and how she's personally been coping with the global pandemic, COVID-19.  In this episode, Sarah also gives practical advice on: managing your home office space and staying organized & focused while working remotely leading and supporting your team with the transition to virtual work navigating mental health challenges during this pandemic conducting layoffs, furloughs and other workforce reductions with dignity If you want to know more about Sarah's work with #BlackBlogsMatter as mentioned in the episode, check out Sarah's blog and this Instagram page.  If you want to learn more about Chris Fields of The Resume Crusade and support his legacy, check out these Tweets and this information about his Memorial Scholarship Be sure to join our email list to get the latest on Leading in Color and everything under the BuzzARooney brand umbrella. 

The Season 1 Finale show is a solo episode featuring Audience Questions submitted via social media and email being answered by host, Sarah Morgan.    Listen to Sarah’s answers to these questions and more!    Connect with Sarah on her website: www.BuzzARooneyLLC.com    Follow the show pages on Facebook and Instagram at “Leading in Color Podcast” and Twitter at “Leading in Color” -- and you can email the show at leadingincolorpodcast@gmail.com

This is a solo episode featuring Audience Questions submitted via social media and email being answered by host, Sarah Morgan.  Among the questions answered in the episode are:  How do you balance working full time and building a brand as well as being a mom and wife? What are your thoughts on a former employee returning to work for an environment that was toxic for them? How long does one or should one, who works in HR, stick around with a company that externally touts Diversity & Inclusion but internally do not create the vehicles to improve the D&I? How do you keep leadership from shutting down on issues that make them uncomfortable while keeping employees motivated? How do we go about launching and growing employee resource groups? Should they form organically or does HR create them? How do you get employees excited about them so they will engage?  How should men flirt or express interest in a woman at work in light of #MeToo?  Being bi-racial, do you ever feel uncomfortable or unqualified talki

The episode guest is Michael C Bush Conscious capitalism warrior, Michael Bush is the CEO of Great Place to Work®, Inc., the agency that compiles Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. Bush leads 58 global offices responsible for gathering data from 10 million employees as part of the company’s mission to build a better society by improving work conditions for all. An innovation heavyweight with 30 years of executive experience, Mr. Bush has an impressive track record of strengthening efficiency and growing organizations. As CEO of Tetra Tech Communications, he grew the company’s revenue from 40 million to 300 million. During the financial uncertainty of 2008, he secured financing for the young company Clark Sustainable Resource Developments which was later successfully acquired by Triton Logging of Canada. Bush is the founder and current president of 8 Factors, an online learning platform focused on business management and hosted in partnership with Udemy. Additionally, Bush is the founder and pres

The episode guest is Mary-Frances Winters.  Mary-Frances Winters is the founder and CEO of The Winters Group, Inc., a 35-year-old global diversity and inclusion consulting firm. For the past three decades she has impacted over hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals with her thought-provoking message, and her approach to diversity and inclusion.  Ms. Winters is a master strategist with experience in strategic planning, change management, diversity, organization development, training and facilitation, systems thinking and qualitative and quantitative research methods. She has extensive experience in working with senior leadership teams to drive organizational change. Among her many awards and distinctions, Ms. Winters received the Winds of Change award from the Forum on Workplace Inclusion in 2016. She was also featured in Forbes’ June 2016 publication, which honored some of the DC Metro area’s most powerful women. Ms. Winters is the author of four books with her most recent being, We Can’t Tal

This is a solo episode featuring host, Sarah Morgan, discussing the importance of defining microaggression and including policy and conduct standards forbidding it in your workplace.  MicroAggressions are the often foundation where discrimination, harassment and bullying are built. Having a policy to address occurrences is the best way to get started eradicating bias and increasing inclusion in your workplace.  Sarah also discusses Mizzou's failed diversity campaign and how the Always and McDonald's brands have shown progressive, inclusive and ethical leadership during Hot Topics.  Follow the show pages on Facebook and Instagram at “Leading in Color Podcast” and Twitter at “Leading in Color” -- and you can email the show at leadingincolorpodcast@gmail.com

The episode guest is Anne Tomkinson.    Anne Tomkinson, SHRM-SCP, is an HR practitioner in Washington, DC. With over fifteen years in the field, Anne has experience overseeing all aspects of employment relations and employment law as well as strategic planning, policy development, program/project management, budgeting and contract negotiations.    She has provided human resources and operational consultation to a variety of DC area non-profit organizations and has served as a board member of Little Lights Urban Ministries, a non-profit providing resources for underserved students and families in DC. Anne holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Management from The Catholic University of America.   Anne is a successful coach, trainer, mentor and public speaker, and thrives on creating positive teamwork and fostering a culture of engagement. Anne is passionate about equity and justice, and works to create spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.    Here are the takeaways from thi