Can We Fight Exclusion at Work?
A podcast conversation with Jemar Tisby
It depends. That’s one good answer to the question above—especially after this week’s podcast with Jemar Tisby of Simmons College and the New York Bestseller author of The Color of Compromise and How to Fight Racism.
Jemar suggests that, yes, workplaces should create more fairness and more belonging. But not all of us in the workplace carry the same responsibility for that good work.
If you’re a white manager, you can do a great deal to help your coworkers of color thrive. And this podcast tells you how.
On the other hand, if you’re a Black or brown professional, you might want to look for your meaning and belonging outside the workplace. Jemar has thoughts for that, too.
I know “it depends” can be a frustrating answer to any question. But that answer recalls a basic truth: you can’t find wisdom in the workplace alone.
So, press play on this pod while you work today and let the Mode/Switchers (David, LaShone, Emily, and I) join you in search of deeper awareness, greater justice, and richer belonging in your work culture.
As a fellow Substack writer, I’d like to recommend that you subscribe to Jemar Tisby’s newsletter Footnotes. Jemar is a historian, theologian, and cultural critic. I love the way that Footnotes features especially that last vocation, as he unpacks everything from Beyonce’s latest album to Emanuel Ancho’s comments on Angel Reese to Elon Musk’s dubious genius.
We’re grateful Jemar joined us for this week’s pod. If you enjoyed what you heard, you can catch him on Pass the Mic and follow his work on social media at @JemarTisby.