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…
Kendall and I have been meditating together recently. She had a few questions. I asked her if we could record it because I thought it was about to lead to a profitable discussion. Hope it is profitable for you.
You can find Kendall on Twitter at @kendallwinter. She's my spouse. She didn't know I was recording for the first few minutes. Off the cuff over lunch.
Drinking coffee and reading a few selections. I said it was episode ten but it is actually episode nine. There's a bug in the living room. Gonna go kill it. Bye. Enjoy.
This is How to Go Rogue: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do. This is a 30-something step method that takes anyone anywhere from where they are to where they want to be. It's horribly practical. One of the steps is get a basic job. Another, build a budget. But if all of these things are in place you should be able to live a sustainable life of risk taking toward your goals. It teaches you how to develop multiple masteries within a career doing nothing more than waiting tables and turn those into organic lucrative careers. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1evWuXANi5_K0DdWERUVkwW7E6DlIVHwbgmolnbSHNEc/edit?usp=sharing…
Me trying to get something out. Why we are all addicts. How to utilize addictions. Why addictions are okay. Mindlessness and how it must be utilized at times. Unedited thoughts. Part of my writing process, now just published. Thanks for listening. Get at me on social.
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