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Cultivating Empathy: Transforming Organizations Through Inclusion with Loren Hudson
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In this episode, our host Dr. Nassim Abdi sits down with Loren Hudson, Comcast's senior vice president and chief diversity officer.
Loren shared inspiring stories about how Comcast promotes empathy in action through inclusive behaviors, tools for learning and implementing inclusive practices, and employee resource groups that provided invaluable support to colleagues during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The conversation between our host, Dr. Nassim Abdi, and Loren highlighted the importance of vulnerability, transparency, and responsibility in leadership. They discussed the power of stories in building empathy, the necessity of continual effort and learning in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and the positive impact of feedback mechanisms in creating a culture of listening and understanding within organizations.
Timestamps
00:00 Excited to learn, share experiences, empathy-driven leadership.
04:34 Family instilled community service, empathy, and action.
06:42 Encouraging empathetic leadership, fostering inclusive behaviors.
10:24 Lauren is a perfect role model leader.
13:19 Employee surveys, feedback, action, inclusivity, product ideas.
19:04 Seeking practical ways to build empathy through storytelling.
22:13 Development of voice-recognizing accessibility remote at Comcast.
24:41 Improving accessibility through ENPS and ASL support.
29:31 Challenges sharing motherhood at work; benefits later.
31:57 Embrace vulnerability, show transparency, and be authentic.
33:44 During COVID, shared personal experiences helped others.
Connect with Loren Hudson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-hudson-9224a8a
Website: https://corporate.comcast.com/
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