RISE Mailbag with Global Director, Equity & Inclusion, Staci Hegarty

Staci Hegarty, Envision Rise

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In this episode, Staci Hegarty, IpX’s Global Director of Equity & Inclusion, takes on questions from listeners and our community on issues surrounding diversity, equity, racism, inclusion, biases, and invisible diversity. Staci addresses questions concerning:

The true meaning of privilege as an unearned advantage that removes obstacles others face
The difference between equality and equity
The importance of inclusion in diversity efforts
The reality of the “American Dream” for many
The notion of colorblindness and the need to acknowledge ones’ different experiences
How to acknowledge you own biases and intentionally change your way of thinking
The need to recognize and accommodate invisible disabilities

Connect with IpX to learn more about how our RISE platform helps companies make a commitment to promote diversity, inclusion, equity and create an environment where your people are empowered to driving change and innovation.

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Reference: “Beware the Echo Chamber” Blog Post by Michael Benning https://ipxhq.com/blog/beware-the-echo-chamber-id-28