Leading In Color With Sarah Morgan

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan is interviewing Sports Content Creator, Bailey Jackson.    Bailey Jackson is a skilled sports writer and storyteller with experience in Marketing and Sports Broadcasting with The Big Ten Network and Quality Control Sports. Bailey has built a substantial social media following with her captivating content and unique perspective on sports, thanks in part to her interview series that offers exclusive access to professional athletics.   In this episode, Bailey shares:  why she stays out of sensational journalism and focuses on facts & storytelling  why the coverage on women’s sports is here to stay how unconventional professional paths can create opportunities to pursue purpose   Connect with Bailey Jackson on  LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/baileyjjackson)  Instagram  (@baileyjacksonsports) Threads (@baileyjacksonsports)  

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan tackles a few hot topics:    Pending FLSA Salary-Exempt Changes for 2024 The Audacity of Florida's Advice to HR Defending Rachel Dolezal and OnlyFans   Want to submit your question or a hot topic for a future episode? Click HERE.     

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan is interviewing Thomas Colclough.  Thomas Colclough began his career with EEOC in 1988. He has held various positions such as Investigator, Enforcement Supervisor, Local Office Director of Greensboro, NC, Local Director of the Richmond, Va. Office and Area Director of the Raleigh Area Office.  A native of North Carolina, Thomas attended Saint Augustine’s College in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He earned his master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He also earned a Certificate in Global Studies from UNCG. Mr. Colclough served in the military for 23 years (active and reserve). In 2005, Colclough retired from the North Carolina National Guard at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is also a graduate of the Army’s Command and General Staff College. Thomas currently serves as the Director of Field Management Programs for the EEOC Charlotte District.  In this role, he is responsible for en

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan tackles a few hot topics:    Why Now is NOT the Time to Give Up on Your DEI Initiatives How AI will Impact Jobs for the Good -- and Not So Good The Ways We've Twisted Accountability vs Micromanagement   If you want to receive the upcoming list of Holiday Gift recommendations, make sure you're signed up for the BuzzARooney Monthly Newsletter.   Also, share your feedback on future Hot Topics and questions for Ask Me Anything HERE. 

In this episode, Sarah talks with the workshop leaders of the upcoming HROI Summit on their thoughts on 1) the biggest struggles for organizations in finding talent thru their recruiting efforts, 2) the greatest missed opportunity for organizations in onboarding & orientation, and 3) where conventional professional development workshops is missing the mark for attendees.    The guests are BJ Anderson, Keirsten Greggs and Lorena Pabon. Click their names to connect with them on LinkedIn.    HROI stands for HUMAN Return on Investment. Sarah created the HROI Summit in 2020 to disrupt the existing conference and seminar structure, which was becoming impractical, expensive, and unsustainable for many leaders. Since then, similar events have popped up following the HROI formula.    Now Sarah is back with the support of Humareso  to bring 3 new HROI workshops over 3 days, each lasting 3 hours – and filled to the brim with practical insights and interactive learning to make sure attendee walk away poised to implem

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan is answering questions directly from the listeners! These include:  Does the Carlee Russell incident make Black victims of crime be taken less seriously?  What is the right age to begin teaching children about the dark parts of US history?  Is Lizzo guilty of creating a hostile work environment?  Which 'Real Housewife' is your all-time fave? Want to submit your question for a future episode? Click HERE. 

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan is interviewing Dr Meisha-Ann Martin.    Dr. Meisha-ann Martin has spent almost twenty years as an employee experience researcher and practitioner and has a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of South Florida. In her current role as Senior Director, People Analytics and Research at Workhuman, Dr. Martin is part of the Workhuman Consulting Practice and works closely with the WHiQ team. In her role, she provides analytics consulting to clients and prospects and works closely with the team focused on proving the impact of positive work experiences for individuals and organizations.    Dr. Martin is considered a People Analytics/Employee Experience expert as she has led these efforts in companies like Flex, JetBlue and Raymond James Financial and also led the Talent Management function at ServiceMaster. She is considered a thought leader in this space and regularly speaks at conferences, on webinars, on podcasts and has contributed to articles in For

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan discusses HOT TOPICS in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to be aware of:  The SCOTUS Ruling No One Is Talking About -- But Should Be Lawyers for Civil Rights Taking on Legacy Admissions Lowkey Book Banning in Public Libraries Musk vs Meta -- and the Future of Social Media    

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan is interviewing Dr Joel A. Davis Brown.  Dr. Joel is the chief visionary officer for the organizational development firm Pneumos. He is also a public speaker and an author. He has worked in leadership and management training since 2006 and also serves as an adjunct professor for the IÉSEG School of Management in Paris. Dr Joel specializes in training around diversity, equity and inclusion, emotional intelligence, anti-racism, LGBTQ+ inclusion, interpersonal dialogue, and intercultural communication. He is the author of the book The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Cultural Values Can Transform Your Leadership Practices. And Dr Joel holds an educational doctorate from Saint Mary’s College of California and a juris doctorate in law from University of Virginia. In this episode, Dr Joel shares:  The Importance of Centering Purpose in your Career His Top 3 Criteria in selecting Work The History of Intersectionality between the Queer and Black Justice Movements

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan discusses 3 hot topics in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to be aware of:  The NEPC's new DEI Ranking System for Investment Firms Pending SCOTUS Ruling to Watch -- and Why Uber's "Don't Call Me Karen" Webcast Fiasco    

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan is interviewing Recruitment Marketing expert and LGBTQIA+ advocate, Kat Kibben.    Kat Kibben [they/them] is a keynote speaker, writing expert, and LGBTQIA+ advocate who teaches hiring teams how to write inclusive, unbiased job postings that will get the right person to apply faster.   Before founding Three Ears Media, Kat was a CMO, Technical Copywriter, and Managing Editor for leading companies like Monster, Care.com, and Randstad Worldwide. With 15+ years of recruitment marketing and training experience, Kat knows how to turn talented recruiting teams into talented writers who write for people, not about work.   Today, Kat is frequently featured as an HR and recruiting expert in publications like The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Forbes. They’ve been named to numerous lists, including LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Job Search & Careers, and have worked with companies like Twitter, Survey Monkey, and National Instruments.   When not speaking, writing, or training, you

In this solo episode, host Sarah Morgan shares her experiences, learnings, and takeaways from the Workhuman LIVE 2023 conference.  Taking place in San Diego, CA during April 17 - 20, the Workhuman LIVE conference featured keynotes and breakout sessions focused on bringing intentionality into HR, and highlighted the ROI of recognizing your people as the humans they are.  Sarah covered breakout sessions on workplace culture, DEI strategy, and bias in the hiring process. She also covered all the keynote sessions and shares about unique aspects of the Workhuman conference and software. 

Host Sarah Morgan kicks off SEASON FOUR of Leading in Color with this episode   Sarah talks about the following in this episode:  Why Quiet Firing & Hiring are MORE dangerous than Quiet Quitting Why employers have to get involved in political issues now more than ever The impact of misogynoir in the workplace   Here are the shownote links referred to in the episode Inclusion Crusade episode discussing layoffs follow artist & producer Mozlikly  article on NLRB ruling featuring Sarah Morgan

Host Sarah Morgan continues the Inside The Great Resignation series.   This is the 5th of 6 episodes in the #InsideTGR series.  In this episode, Sarah talks about:  Creating Personal Touch in Making Job Offers The 4 Keys to Outstanding Onboarding The "Hotelization" of Office Spaces   To submit your questions for the next Ask Me Anything, click HERE Check out these reference links from the episode:  The 2021 Regus study  The Inclusion Crusade podcast interview with Mercedes Johnson  

This is Part 4 of 6 of the Inside The Great Resignation series – and host Sarah Morgan is interviewing author Kourtney Whitehead.    Kourtney has spent her career helping people build high performing teams and reach their individual work goals, from executive searches to talent management to career coaching. She is an author, senior contributor at Forbes.com, and a frequent speaker and podcast guest on the topics of careers, purpose and fulfillment. Her goal is to demystify the pursuit of meaningful work and help you see that it is not a far-off dream, but something quite achievable.    In this episode, Kourtney shares:  the 3 tiers of organizations within The Great Resignation and how to diagnose them how to find the thread of joy & purpose in your career the questions employers should be prepared to answer to gain & keep their talent   Connect with Kourtney through her website, Simply Service (https://simplyservice.org), where you will find links to her social media, her free career downloads, and

Host Sarah Morgan continues the Inside The Great Resignation series.   This is the 3rd of 6 episodes in the #InsideTGR series.  In this episode, Sarah talks about:  Why Your Hiring Process Needs Retooling The Best Questions to Ask Candidates to Ensure They're Primed for Inclusion Why Culture Thrive is BETTER than Culture Fit   To submit your questions for the next Ask Me Anything, click HERE To contact Sarah for consulting or coaching services, email hello@buzzarooneyllc.com  To register for the Workhuman LIVE 2022 conference using Sarah's discount code, click HERE. If you've already registered and want to receive credit for the conference, contact Sarah at leadingincolorpodcast@buzzarooneyllc.com   To buy Leading In Color gear at the BuzzARooney Boutique, click HERE.   

This is Part 2 of 6 of the Inside The Great Resignation series (#InsideTGR) In this episode, host Sarah Morgan interviews founder Mark Anthony Dyson. Mark is a prolific writer, thinker, speaker, award-winning blog, and podcast, a rich source of information for anyone exploring the job market. He has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., Fast Company, NPR, and Sirius XM. He is the creator of "The Voice of Job Seekers" blog and podcast – which is a platform of compassionate career and job search guidance. Mark gives his advice to employers on how to reach and retain talent during The Great Resignation -- and reminds jobseekers why they cannot hold out forever.  Connect with Mark Anthony Dyson thru his website: TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com Follow Mark on Twitter: @markadyson -- and connect with him on LinkedIn  

Host Sarah Morgan kicks off a new series, Inside The Great Resignation.  This is the 1st of 6 episodes in the #InsideTGR series.  In this episode, Sarah talks about:  The 5 types of job seekers that you want to reach Why your job ads are failing Where Talent Acquisition will go from here   To submit your questions for the next Ask Me Anything, click HERE To contact Sarah for consulting or coaching services, email hello@buzzarooneyllc.com   

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan answers the following listener questions.  What advice can you give to people who are job searching and tips on how NOT to become frustrated with the process? I have been on at least 5 final interviews for jobs but the other candidate always gets picked. Is there something I should be doing to close the deal on a role?  What were your thoughts on the Dave Chappelle special? I follow you on social media and I didn’t see you say too much about it. Do you think he is transphobic and should be cancelled like a lot of other woke people do?  I know you are a fan of General Hospital. What do you think of them firing Jax and Jason for not getting vaccinated? What accommodations are currently being made in the HR space for employees with mental health issues?  What HR challenges are most prevalent as we appear to be coming to the “end” of the pandemic?  To submit your questions for next month's Ask Me Anything, click HERE To contact Sarah for consulting or coaching services,

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan discusses her recent career shift and the lessons learned. She discusses the 4 questions you should ask yourself as you consider your satisfaction and next career move.  Listen now. Connect and follow Humareso online.  Submit your questions HERE by November 18, 2021 to be answered in Episode 37. This link will remain available year-round and all other questions answered in the monthly #AskBuzzAnything newsletter. Subscribe HERE.