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…
Candidate Forum for California Assembly District 15, April 5 North Oakland Senior Center Leagues of Women Voters of Oakland and Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville and the Coalition for Police Accountability State Assembly District 15 candidates: Judy Appel, Ben Bartlett, Jovanka Beckles, Pranav Jandhyala, Dan Kalb, Andy Katz, Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto, Sergey Piterman, Owen Poindexter, Cheryl Sudduth, Raquella Thaman, Buffy Wicks…
Forum for BART Director District 3, Saturday, October 15 Berkeley Chinese Community Church, 2117 Acton St., Berkeley, CA 94702 Co-sponsored with LWVBAE Bart Director District 3 candidates: Ken Chew, Worth Freeman, Varun Paul, Rebecca Saltzman
Forum for AC Transit At-Large Director, Saturday, October 15 Berkeley Chinese Community Church, 2117 Acton St., Berkeley, CA 94702 Co-sponsored with LWVBAE AC Transit At-Large Director candidates: Dollene Jones and Chris Peeples
Forum for East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Ward 2, Wednesday, October 5 Trudeau Center, 11500 Skyline Blvd. EBRPD Ward 2 candidates: Audree Jones-Taylor, John Roberts, Dionisio Rosario, and Ken Fickett Co-sponsored with Oakland Trails and the League of Women Voters of Piedmont.
Forum for State Assemblymember, Saturday, October 1 Co-sponsored with LWVBAE. CA Assembly District 15 candidates: Claire Chiara (Rep) and Tony Thurmond (Dem)
Forum for AC Transit Director At Large, Thursday, September 29 AC Transit District At-Large Director candidates: Chris Peeples and Dollene Jones Note: For Additional audio of At-Large race, see October 15!
Forum for Peralta Community College Trustee Area 6, Thursday, September 29 Peralta Community College District Trustee Area 6 candidates: Nick Resnick and Karen Weinstein
Forums for District 5 School Board and City Council, Monday, September 26 Co-sponsored with the Glenview Neighborhood Association and the Dimond Improvement Association District 5 School Board candidates: Rosie Torres, Michael Hutchinson, Michael Hassid, and Huber Trenado
Forums for District 5 School Board and City Council, Monday, September 26 Co-sponsored with the Glenview Neighborhood Association and the Dimond Improvement Association District 5 City Council candidates: Noel Gallo and Viola Gonzales
Forum for District 7: City Council, At-Large, and School Board, Wednesday, September 21 Allen Temple Church, 8501 International Blvd. Co-sponsored by Block by Block Organizing Network (BBBON), and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women District 7 School Board candidates: James Harris and Chris R. Jackson…
Forum for District 7: City Council, At-Large, and School Board, Wednesday, September 21 Allen Temple Church, 8501 International Blvd. Co-sponsored by Block by Block Organizing Network (BBBON), and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women District 7 City Council candidates: Larry Reid, Nehanda Imara, and Marcie Hodge…
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