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…
"Writers comma Ice Cream" returns with apologies and a flashback. Marine Ecologist Carl Safina brings the reader with him, Howie opens the pit of despair, and Listener gets another crack at the visual prompt.
"Writers comma Ice Cream" returns with apologies and a flashback. Marine Ecologist Carl Safina brings the reader with him, Howie opens the pit of despair, and Listener gets another crack at the visual prompt.
Season finale. Howie makes sense of all the advice, the visual prompt is revealed, and the guests of Writers comma Ice Cream offer Listener an intergalactic send-off.
"Writers comma Ice Cream" returns with apologies and a flashback. Marine Ecologist Carl Safina brings the reader with him, Howie opens the pit of despair, and Listener gets another crack at the visual prompt.
Scientist Paul Lawrence writes a technical story without vivacious verbs, argues on behalf of cherry garcia, and contemplates a unique zombie setting. Artie reads another manuscript, Listener gets a not-so-classified briefing about Plum Island, and Howie’s literary bones creak. Recommended ice cream: Cherry Garcia.…
Author Patty Blount writes a book in 7 weeks, gets serious about chocolate, and wins an award. Listener learns about high concept, Artie earns a new title, and Howie's dreams are crushed. Recommended ice cream: Chocolate Therapy.
Author Lee Mandel spins a writing prompt into a career, Tweets times three, and publishes another book. Host Howard Gunston writes a plotless story, and Listener learns a secret about Ashleigh Royce and Holleigh James. Recommended ice cream: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
Poet Cathy Linh Che earns that capital W. She swaps a mortgage down payment for an MFA, gives her notice at work, and wins book of the year. Recommended ice cream: listener’s choice!
Debut author Judy Mandel puts a marketing plan to the ultimate test. Amazon gets trumped by the NY Times, research notes make great house decor, and Barnes and Noble hearts a memoir. Recommended ice cream: chocolate gelato.
Writing gets real for author Robert Halliwell. The editors of Dreamspinner press pounce, a dream comes true at Disney World, and self-publishing goes head-to-head with traditional publishing. Recommended ice cream: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
Matthew Seery turns a love of music into his first book, “The Record Prophets.” Listener gets a crash course in self-publishing, learns music is dead, and why the number thirty-seven trumps eighty-six. Recommended ice cream: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
Episode 2: A Work In Progress. Only one thing stands between Carri Horner and an MFA degree - her thesis. Horner gets technical on craft, shares the dangers of red dye food coloring, and breaks down why Howard Gunston won't survive the zombie apocalypse. Recommended ice cream: Red Velvet Cake.
Series debut. Host Howard Gunston wants to be a writer when he grows up so he chats with a trio of scribblers from the Calderone family. Recommended ice cream: Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
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