20. Creating Inclusive Workplaces and Pushing Against "Culture Fits" w/ Tim Salas
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How are "culture fits" actually reducing your potential to innovate better, include everyone, and ignite growth? Our guest, Tim Salas (Mr. F.O.W.), joined hosts Troy Sandidge and Christina Kay to discuss creating an inclusive work environment, navigating biases, and embracing diversity in entrepreneurship.
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Best Moments:
(02:25) Importance of making diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIBA) an inherent part of your company's cultural psyche
(05:03) Examples of how DEIBA is ingrained in his approach to hiring, vendors, and business practices
(08:18) Addressing the issue of non-compete clauses and their potential to limit earning potential and diversity
(09:30) Critiquing the concept of "culture fit" and how it can perpetuate homogeneity and limit growth
(11:04) Christina challenges Tim on the perceived extra work required for DEIBA practices and whether the ROI can be proven
(15:16) Tim encourages entrepreneurs of color and under-represented groups to shift their mindset from "begging" to being creators and opportunity makers
(18:25) Advice for breaking through a scarcity mindset and building an environment that fosters an abundance mindset
(20:09) The importance of creating new systems focused on impact and multiculturalism rather than building upon existing capitalistic systems
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Guest Bio:
Tim Salas (Mr. F.O.W.) is a trailblazer and champion for the future of work, advocating for a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented leaders, women, LGBTQ+, and underserved communities. He is the leader and chief captain at Guide, an onboarding training platform focused on talent experience, and the co-founder and chief captain of Big Black Tea, a wellness company focused on increasing wellness in corporate America.
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