Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo shows. Today is a Solo Show with your host, Lee Caraher. What you will learn in this episode: Why every company should be starting (if they haven't) and continuing (if they have) their diversity, equity, and inclusion journey How diversity and inclusion in the workplace makes us stronger and generates better results How language plays a crucial role in operationalizing inclusion and transforming our understanding What it truly means to use inclusive language in the workplace How our culture and upbringing impacts the language we use Why it is important to understand the origin of the phrases we use and adapt accordingly Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ Website: www.double-forte.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher Additional Resources: CNN – Everyday words and phrases that have racist connotations Entrepreneur – Why Businesses Need to Take Inclusive Language Seriously Inc. – 4 Words You Should Stop Using at Work – and What to Say Instead Stanford University – Elimination of Harmful Language Initiative Witty.Works – Inclusive Language: Handbook To Make it Work at Your Organization