In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
En podcastserie på fem afsnit om den aarhusianske sabotør Willy Schmidt, der som 23-årig blev den første danske modstandsmand under anden verdenskrig, der blev dræbt i direkte skudkamp ved en sabotage-aktion. Hvem var Willy Schmidt, hvor vigtige var hans handlinger under besættelsen, hvordan var sabotagen organiseret, og hvordan var modstandskampen egentlig under anden verdenskrig i Aarhus? Det har journalist Jonas Wrede Hansen sat sig for at finde svar på ved at snakke med historikere, museumsinspektør, familie til Willy Schmidt og andre relevante personer. Første afsnit udkommer tirsdag 31. marts, og så kommer de resterende afsnit med en uges mellemrum.
En podcastserie på fem afsnit om den aarhusianske sabotør Willy Schmidt, der som 23-årig blev den første danske modstandsmand under anden verdenskrig, der blev dræbt i direkte skudkamp ved en sabotage-aktion. Hvem var Willy Schmidt, hvor vigtige var hans handlinger under besættelsen, hvordan var sabotagen organiseret, og hvordan var modstandskampen egentlig under anden verdenskrig i Aarhus? Det har journalist Jonas Wrede Hansen sat sig for at finde svar på ved at snakke med historikere, museumsinspektør, familie til Willy Schmidt og andre relevante personer. Første afsnit udkommer tirsdag 31. marts, og så kommer de resterende afsnit med en uges mellemrum.
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