On the season finale, hosts Alex Allen and Callie McKee look back on some of the cutting-edge conversations of the season. With their colleagues at Cisco, they explore identity and inclusivity and dive into challenging and reshaping perceptions. The conversation urges a move past binary thinking to embrace human complexity.

Key talking points include the following:

- Rachel Sisco on being an Asian adoptee in a predominantly white community.

- Mary Fernandez on “accessible” entrances subtly enforcing disability stigma.

- Jack Naidoo recalls early racial awareness in his career.

- Callie stresses self-awareness in recognizing biases.

- Alex underscores leadership’s role in valuing diversity.

- Jim Jones notes his change in perspective through Cisco’s “proximity initiative.”

- Callie urges ongoing dialogue for societal change.

- Alex and Callie discuss the role of language in workplace inclusivity.

- Gloria Goins shares her continuous learning about biases and inclusion.

- Callie and Alex discuss empathy’s role in appreciating diverse views.

In recognizing the depth and diversity within ourselves, we can effectively address bias and discrimination, fostering both personal development and a more inclusive workplace environment.

You can find a human-verified transcript of this episode here. - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PrZydGrZG5ZCXtmgnyFUl9Ra47AhljBlo0fL88kkC5A/edit?usp=sharing

Alex Allen -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-allen-a4334210/

Callie McKee -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/callie-mckee/

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