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Dr. Shari Simpson Dr. Shari Simpson Senior Manager Thought Leadership | Paylocity

Shari Simpson, EdD, is the host of HR Mixtape and a senior thought leadership leader at Paylocity. With over two decades of experience across training, talent, payroll, and employee relations, she brings curiosity, candor, and real-world perspective to every episode. Shari holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation, along with an MBA, MHRM, and SHRM-SCP certification. 

Desmond Lomax Desmond Lomax Director of Diversity and Inclusion | The Arbinger Institute
Desmond Lomax, clinical mental health therapist and former Utah Department of Corrections director, joined Arbinger as a senior consultant after 20+ years in law enforcement and corrections.

Navigating DEI Challenges: Mindset, Data, and Psychological Safety with Desmond Lomax

Pride Month is here, and we're talking about navigating diversity, inclusion, and religious accommodations in the workplace.

In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast hosted by Shari Simpson, Desmond Lomax, a seasoned clinical mental health therapist and senior consultant at the Arbinger Institute, discusses the misconceptions and challenges surrounding DEI programming in organizations. The conversation delves into the importance of authentic engagement, leadership buy-in, and the impact of mindset on behavior in creating inclusive workplaces.

Key Takeaways:

  1. DEI efforts should be directly connected to performance, not just seen as a checkbox activity.
  2. Leaders need to address their mindset and impact on others to create a psychologically safe environment.
  3. Rebranding DEI initiatives as inclusion programs can help overcome political polarization and gain C-suite support.

Don't miss this insightful episode for valuable insights on navigating DEI challenges in the workplace.

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