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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…
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Setting goals helps you achieve your dreams. BK, Tom and Ruth sit down and talk about what they see as the first 3 goals they have for any new Brand Partner.
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Setting goals helps you achieve your dreams. BK, Tom and Ruth sit down and talk about what they see as the first 3 goals they have for any new Brand Partner.
A positive attitude can make not only a powerful difference in your Vemma business but your life. BK, Tom and Ruth discuss how important it is to get the right attitude in addition to the right processes to set yourself up to succeed.
Step 3 is all about people and they're why you have a business. BK, Tom and Ruth talk about how to create and maintain the right kinds of lists of people to present the Vemma product and business opportunity to.
Understanding the power of the Vemma Formula and pairing that with listening to what people's needs are can be a great opportunity to introduce new people to our products.
Setting goals helps you achieve your dreams. BK, Tom and Ruth sit down and talk about what they see as the first 3 goals they have for any new Brand Partner.
Being coachable and learning from other people's experience is one of the fastest ways to grow your business. BK, Tom and Ruth talk about the importance of not only having a mentor but also being one.
In the final step, BK, Ruth and Tom describe how to find those key people who will help catapult your business to the highest levels of success.
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