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…
On Jan. 21, NALC President Fredric Rolando was among those called to testify before a Senate committee hearing on the financial state of the U.S. Postal Service. This podcast contains audio pulled from a video of President Rolando's statement. Following the statement are excerpts from the question-and-answer portion of the hearing. In the first clip, Rolando speaks with Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE); in the second, with Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND); and in the third, with Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).
On Jan. 21, NALC President Fredric Rolando was among those called to testify before a Senate committee hearing on the financial state of the U.S. Postal Service. This podcast contains audio pulled from a video of President Rolando's statement. Following the statement are excerpts from the question-and-answer portion of the hearing. In the first clip, Rolando speaks with Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE); in the second, with Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND); and in the third, with Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).
NALC's 2016 National Heroes of the Year awards ceremony was held in Washington, DC, on Sept. 21. NALC President Fredric Rolando served as master of ceremonies, introducing letter carriers from Syracuse, NY Branch 134 (Branch Service Award); Patrick Byrne of Lynn, MA Branch 7 (Education Award); Evangeline Johnson of Detroit Branch 1 (Carrier Alert Award); David Crestik of San Diego Branch 70 (Western Region Hero); Michael Murphy of Hazelwood, MO Branch 5847 (Central Region Hero); Lars Edleblute of York, PA Branch 509 (Eastern Region Hero); Brad Gentz of Mason City, IA Branch 471 (Humanitarian of the Year); and Mark Pizzo of Rock Hill, SC Branch 1003 (National Hero of the Year). Learn more: https://www.nalc.org/heroes…
Letter carriers who saved a girl from a vicious dog attack, stopped and assault and robbery, rescued patrons from house fires, formed special bonds with their customers and used their personal story to help educate others about mental illness and addiction are the National Association of Letter Carriers' 2016 Letter Carrier Heroes of the Year.…
United Food and Commercial Worker International Union's Christyne Neff addressed NALC's 70th Biennial National Convention in Los Angeles on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016.
American Postal Workers Union President Mark Dimondstein addressed NALC's 70th Biennial National Convention in Los Angeles on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. Video available at https://youtu.be/4tEYphoO4dY .
NALC was founded in 1889 for the mutual benefit of letter carriers, and one of those mutual benefits is the insurance and savings plans offered by the U.S. Letter Carriers Mutual Benefit Association (MBA).
On Jan. 21, NALC President Fredric Rolando was among those called to testify before a Senate committee hearing on the financial state of the U.S. Postal Service. This podcast contains audio pulled from a video of President Rolando's statement. Following the statement are excerpts from the question-and-answer portion of the hearing. In the first clip, Rolando speaks with Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE); in the second, with Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND); and in the third, with Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).…
NALC's political action committee is now called the Letter Carrier Political Fund, and with the name change comes a commitment to expand the political influence of letter carriers.
Featuring stories about Chicago Branch 11 member Gary Reategui; Matamoras, PA Branch 5931 member Joseph Biss; South Jersey Branch 908 member Vance Shepherd; and Lima, OH Branch 105 member Scott Eversole. Find these stories and more in the January 2016 Postal Record, available online at nalc.org.
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