Unlocking Peak Performance: The ROI of Investing in DEI (with Dr. Vijay Pendakur, Organizational Development Strategist)

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DEI is not about shrinking one person's slice of pie, but rather expanding the pie for everyone.

In this episode, Dr. Vijay Pendakur discusses the importance of shifting the conversation from diversity to relevance and complexity. We also touch on the distinction between talent attraction and talent acquisition, emphasizing the significance of telling an authentic talent story in the right spaces.

Dr. Vijay Pendakur has held Vice President and C-level roles at Zynga, VMware, and Dropbox. Dr. Pendakur possesses strong domain expertise on how organizations can adapt to changing trends, from the changing demographics of Generation Z to the rapidly evolving landscape of managing hybrid teams. Dr. Pendakur serves on the institute teaching faculty of the Race and Equity Center, at the University of Southern California, and was recognized as a top DEI leader by Channel Futures in 2021 and Untapped in 2022.

In episode #167, Dr. Pendakur shares why equity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but are crucial for unlocking peak performance in teams.

Tune in to hear all about Dr. Pendakur’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[03:50] Culture eats strategy for breakfast

[08:38] Don’t always trust your gut

[17:15] Dynamism is essential as a leader

[26:30] How to implement DEI

[30:30] Inclusion + belonging = performance

[37:16] DEI is a generative model

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Connect with Dr. Pendakur on LinkedIn

Read Resonant Leadership by Annie McKee and Richard Boyatzis

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